continuing education
nounUK /kənˌtɪnjuɪŋ ˌedjʊˈkeɪʃən/
US /kənˌtɪnjuɪŋ ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
Learning new things after you finish school.
My mom takes continuing education classes at night to learn new skills for her job.
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2. Classes adults take to keep their work skills up to date.
The hospital offers continuing education for its nurses every year.
3. Any organized learning that happens after formal schooling ends.
Continuing education helps people switch careers later in life.
4. Courses required to renew a professional license.
Teachers must complete continuing education hours to keep their licenses.