Students who wish to enter the medical field may benefit from a family medicine study program. In these courses, students may learn about the science behind medicine, how to keep records and how to interact with patients.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic record. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.