To receive a degree or certificate from a higher education institution, students must take courses from the program’s curriculum. The curriculum is developed by the institution to cover a variety of topics that are relevant to the program’s topic.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.