Continuing Education Programs

A lifelong pursuit of learning is needed to keep abreast of the knowledge explosion and the influence of social and cultural changes. The continuing education (non-credit) department of each division makes available to the community a rich array of courses, seminars and short-term programs that encourage lifelong learning and help students meet their professional, career, civic and personal development goals.

Professional certification and other types of professional continuing education units are available for: computer training, information technology, Autodesk training, LabVIEW, career counseling/ workshops, workforce ESL, Certified Financial Planning, supervisory/management development, small business management, international trade, hospitality, travel and meeting planning, health services, cosmetology, gerontology, volunteer management and manufacturing.

Personal enrichment offerings include: cultural awareness, fine arts, languages, music, photography, literature and writing, home maintenance, cooking, creative crafts, decorating and fashion, garden/landscape/floral, home ownership, health and wellness, dance, physical fitness, personal finance, Phi Theta Kappa leadership development, self awareness, personal testing review, aviation, astronomy, animal health, women's program, youth programs and senior lecture series.

For more information, call the Office of Continuing Education at 847.925.6300 or e-mail ce@harper.cc.il.us