If you don’t have the time or money to go back to school, log on. A quick online search will bring up hundreds of workshops, quick courses and online certifications. Here are two good examples.
www.suite101.com/suiteu - Suite University offers over 400 courses, including selections in business, economics, publishing, computers & technology, education, and health sciences. Courses last 2 to 4 weeks. Some are instructor-led while others give you the freedom to complete them at your own pace. Not all courses offer certificates, though, so make sure that you check before enrolling. Examples that would look good in a resume include: Scientific and Tech Communications ($29.95), Grant Research and Writing ($29.95), and Community Development ($39.99).
www.brainbench.com – If you know a subject well but don’t have a certificate to prove it, look into Brainbench, the leading online test provider. No courses or workshops here, just tests. With over 600 available subjects, you are sure to find something that fits your needs. Most tests are $49.95 and include a hardcopy certificate. Once you create an account and buy the test, you will have 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete it. Some great-sounding certificates to have: Health Care Risk Management Administration, Financial Accounting, Executive Marketing Strategies, and Software Configuration Management.