Many kinds of NPOs, or non-profit organizations, exist all around the world. Students often learn how to serve countries and communities that lack basic health care options and treatments, while other students learn how to provide food and shelter to refugees escaping war and destruction.

A certificate is an educational goal for many students who want to improve their visibility among aggressive job applicants. Certificates may help provide students with increased skills and experience in a number of diverse disciplines, such as business, finance, hospitality, leadership, and management.

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