It is becoming more common for higher education institutions to award certificates to continuing education students. These certificates vary, usually involve rigorous courses, and can be affiliated with many associations. Examples would include CMA or CGA. University certificates are also becoming more common ways for people to engage in areas of interest while working full-time. They can be completed with a minimum grade in a series of university courses
and are sometimes taken as a way to further one’s professional career (either by requirement or choice). They are gaining credence and ground in both the academic world and the working world
It also may be awarded as a necessary certification to validate that a student is considered competent in a certain specific networking skill area in information technology.