Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

In as little as two weeks, you could earn a certificate and improve your job prospects.

It’s common knowledge that degree programs can increase your chances of landing a job with great pay and benefits. But what if you don’t have the money or time to invest in a degree program?

Breaking into a higher-paying field doesn't always require a four-year degree. In fact, plenty of people quietly shift into better-paying careers through short, affordable certification programs, many ...