Individuals wishing to enter the field of education may look to a program in teacher education for training. With these programs, students can become prepared to enter the teaching field and work with students between grades K-12. Instruction can cover classroom management, teaching techniques and core curriculum subject matter.

Students who hold some secondary education credentials and wish to enter a specific profession might find themselves best served by a graduate diploma program. These courses often take a focused look at a subject over the period of one or two years.