Certifications and advanced degrees can help your earning potential, help you make a change in your career, and help you adapt to changes within your industry. The rate of change due to technology has been considerable in the past decade. Additionally, software applications, digital technology and the Internet have changed the face of art, design, photography, filmmaking and other art-related careers.

According to Educationpays.org, “The important thing to note is that even a small difference in education can have a huge payoff in your future financial success. Just completing a high school diploma will cut your likelihood of being unemployed by almost 4 percent and increase your lifetime earnings by over $300,000. Going on and completing even some college could boost pay by another $164,000 over the course of your lifetime. In today’s world of global Internet access, education must be a life-long commitment. It is the single most important factor in your ability to earn a good living and weather tough times.”

Many colleges and universities in your area have continuing education or lifelong education programs that allow people to further their education in a variety of general and specific areas of study. You can further your education within your own education discipline. You can get certified on the use of many software programs and languages such as Adobe Photoshop and HTML. You can advance your professional skills by taking courses in project management, business communications, and managing people.

Schools with Continuing Education Opportunities in Art

Corcoran College of Art

Mass Art Continuing Education Programs

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

UCLA Extension

Find online school or a school in your area that may offer continuing education programs.