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Numbers, spreadsheets, financial records—on the surface, accounting and payroll can look like two sides of the same coin. Both fields deal with money, both require attention to detail, and both play a critical role in keeping a business running smoothly.

However, they are actually distinct career paths, each with its own focus and responsibilities.

So how do you know which one is right for you?

This guide breaks down the key differences between accounting and payroll, including job duties, required skills, salaries, and career outlook. We give you all the info you need to make a confident, informed decision about your future.

Are you the person in your friend group who naturally takes charge of planning—researching venues, building the itinerary, making sure everyone actually shows up? If so, a career in event management might be an excellent fit.

Event managers handle every moving part of events. It’s a job built on logistics, relationships, and creativity.

If you’re considering event management as a career, it’s worth looking beyond the highlights to understand what the role really involves, what skills you’ll need, and whether the lifestyle suits your goals.

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Digital marketing is much more than posting on Instagram or sending out newsletters. It’s a dynamic blend of creativity, strategy, and data analysis. The most effective marketers know how to craft compelling content and measure results with precision.

Thinking about a career in this fast-growing field? Before you take the leap, it helps to understand what digital marketers actually do, what skills you need to succeed, and what advantages and challenges come with working in this field.

Here’s what to think about when deciding whether digital marketing is the right path for you.

Herzing’s Mental Health and Addictions Worker diploma is designed to turn out compassionate, capable professionals who are ready to make a positive impact in people’s lives.

One of the mentors guiding students through this journey is Laurie Imbeault. She’s an experienced educator and frontline practitioner with decades of work in community health, trauma-informed support, and addictions services.

Keep reading to learn more about Laurie’s teaching approach and how she helps students build the skills and resilience this field demands.

Online learning has become an essential pathway for many students, but not all online experiences are created equal.

Here at Herzing, the focus goes beyond flexibility to ensure that students feel supported, connected, and challenged throughout their studies.

In this interview, National Director of Academics Robin Day shares his perspective on why online learning matters, what misconceptions still exist, and how Herzing’s online programs promote meaningful engagement and real-world success.

If you’re thinking about starting school or are already planning your next steps, there’s an important update to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) you’ll want to know about.

Interested in managing a hotel, restaurant, or event planning company? Want to run a resort, spa, or work for a tourism company? All of these careers fall within the hospitality industry.

This field is all about delivering an unforgettable, totally personalized customer experience. It takes a combination of business strategy, great people skills, and teamwork to really excel in a hospitality management role.

What else does it take to get your career off the ground?

In this post, we cover all the steps, training, certifications, and key skills needed to be competitive in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Read on to explore the field and learn how to get started.

If you’re considering a career in mental health, you’ve likely come across the term trauma-informed care. It’s one of the most important concepts in modern mental health and addictions work.

Trauma is far more common than many people realize, and its effects can shape the way individuals think, feel, behave, and relate to the world. Whether someone has experienced a single distressing event or long-term, repeated harm, their mind and body can be affected in profound ways.

For mental health workers, understanding trauma—and knowing how to respond with compassion and sensitivity—is essential to providing safe, effective support.

In this post, we break down what trauma-informed care really means, why it matters in today’s mental health landscape, and how aspiring professionals can begin building this vital skillset.

The demand for those who can find the meaning in a sea of data is skyrocketing. According to the Future of Jobs report, big data specialist is expected to be the number one fastest growing job over the next few years.

So how can you develop the skills you need to succeed in this booming field? By training in data analytics.

Data analytics is the process of collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to uncover patterns and insights that drive decision making. Programs focus on helping you gain the technical skills and business acumen to turn complex datasets into actionable insights.

Here are the essential skills you can expect to learn in data analytics training:

Herzing’s Data Analytics With AI program is designed to take students from total beginners to industry-ready professionals. Learners benefit from hands-on coursework that combines programming, statistics, cloud technologies, and real-world applications, all with the support of instructors who know how to teach complex concepts in an accessible way.

Zakiya Malek is one of those instructors. With a doctorate in cybersecurity and decades of experience teaching and working with technology, she brings a strong mix of academic expertise and real-world insight to her classes. She helps Herzing students understand not only how to analyze data, but also how to work responsibly with data in enterprise environments.

In this interview, she talks about how the program is structured, what students can expect to learn, and the kinds of roles graduates are prepared for.