educational background
Schooling and degrees
Educational background refers to a person's formal schooling and academic credentials, including degrees earned, institutions attended, and fields of study.
It typically appears on résumés and job applications where employers assess qualifications.
Her educational background includes a master's degree in public health.
The term encompasses everything from high school completion to advanced degrees and specialized certifications, though context usually determines which levels are relevant.
- schoolPlace of instruction
- elementary schoolInstitution for young pupils
- prep schoolPrivate pre-college institution
- high school diplomaSecondary graduation certificate
- graduate schoolInstitution awarding advanced degrees
college · Ivy League · university · degree · mentorship · autodidacticism · certification · GPA · transcript · student loans · vocational school · online courses · academy · conservatory · workshops · learning curve · seminars · madrasah
educational backgroundwork experience
Record of past jobs
professional experience · employment history · practical experience · work history · hands-on experience
educational backgroundstreet smarts
Practical urban knowledge
school of hard knocks · real-world experience · informal education · life experience · apprenticeship
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