Meaning of the word "continuing education" in English

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continuing education

US /kənˌtɪn.ju.ɪŋ ed.ʒʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /kənˈtɪn.juː.ɪŋ ed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

education provided for adults after they have left the formal education system, typically to improve their knowledge or skills in a particular area

Example:
Many professionals enroll in continuing education courses to stay updated in their fields.
She decided to pursue continuing education to earn a new certification.