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What to Include in a Resume Education Section

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Resume Education Section

Resume Education Section

Copyright Alison Doyle
When you're writing a resume, the education section of your resume includes your educational background.

In the education section of your resume, list the schools you attended, the degrees you attained, and any special awards and honors you earned.

Professional development courses and certifications should also be included in the education section of your resume.

Resume Education Section

College, Degree
Awards, Honors

Certification

Professional Development

Resume Education Section Example

Huntown College
May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in English, department honors

Level 1 Education Certification
March 2011

If you have been in the workforce for several years, you don't need to include the date you graduated.

Read More: How to List College on Your Resume When You Didn't Graduate | How to List a GED on Your Resume

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