How valuable is a certificate from a community college?
Asked by blswanso
I already recieved my undergrad degree in a field I'm no longer interested in pursuing. I'm currently employed as an administrative assistant, but looking to further my career. I've found a program at a community college that would allow me to obtain a certificate in Marketing. Would this hold enough weight to help me start a career in Marketing?

Best Answer:
A certificate in Marketing is better than having a degree in microbiology and applying for a Marketing job. On most job applications, there is a field for Certifications, etc., so it must have value to most companies. Go for it. Get the best GPA you can and shop yourself to a company that is willing to give you an intro level job. Work your butt off and prove yourself. You can always get a degree later.

Monkeys perform jobs in marketing. You can do better than that with your undergrad degree. Aim higher.
Answered by annazzz1966

Since you already a degree this gives your certificate more value. Since all you will be taking is Marketing classes this is almost like another degree or a monor to your first degree.
Answered by David W

most of them are ok if you can land a job but they lack what you need a degree something to take with you to all schools or such I have 4 or five certificates and 3 degrees and the degrees get me further then the others
Answered by sobe_it_69

It would be a great stepping stone. A lot of people start out at community colleges and then transfer to a University after receiving their certificate.
Answered by bucksfanob

Find out exactly what it is you want to do. Once you do that, start talking to people in that line of work asking how they got there and if they could give you any advice. I guarantee it is more about who you know than what you know and can they trust you...
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