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Career experts and parents generally have one piece of advice they give in common: do what you love. In the first part of our "From Pastime to Profession" series, we take a look at how you can turn your firearms repair hobby into a career as a gunsmith!

Pharmacy technician schools may offer students similar skills, but how and where they will use them can differ significantly. Take a look at these career paths for pharmacy technician graduates and see if you can find the career path that's right for you!

Medical billing and coding professionals have the option to pursue a wide variety of specialty certifications. Take a look at this comprehensive list of specialty certifications in medical billing and coding, and learn how you could take the first steps towards distinguishing yourself as a medical billing and coding professional!

If you've made the decision to start your own online business and you've gone through the initial planning process, you might think it's time to start doing business - but before you official turn your figurative "closed" sign to "open", you'll want to take a look at this checklist to prepare your business for success!

With the seemingly endless possibilities provided by a solid wifi connection, opening your own business is a totally obtainable goal! If you’ve been considering starting your own online business, but aren’t sure where to start, check out this Student Life Blog post and learn how you can take the first steps.

While it is possible to pursue careers in medical billing and coding without professional certifications, certification shows that a person has been properly trained and has the knowledge and skills needed to be a proficient medical coder or biller. Here are some top reasons to get certified after pursuing your education.

Have you been considering a career move to the retail industry? Or, are you currently working in a retail store or cafe but are looking to get promoted? If this sounds like you, check out this information on what exactly a retail supervisor does to help you determine if this is the right career move for you.

Interested in becoming a virtual assistant, being your own boss, or starting your own business? Check out this interview with professional virtual assistant Carmen Abascal and learn about her experiences working in this emerging field!

Many of the skills that medical billers and coders need to be successful can be learned in a medical billing and coding program, while other important skills, such as attention to detail and good organization, are skills that must be learned and polished over time. Learn more about important medical billing and coding skills here!

At Penn Foster College, we offer over 10 individual college courses that have been evaluated and recommended for college credit by by the American Council on Education (ACE). However, if you aren’t familiar with the process of transferring credits, you might not see exactly why this is so important. Learn more about ACE-reviewed credits here!