Continuing Education


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.
  • Non-Credit Programs are available in Computer Technology, Professional Development, Personal Enrichment and Health and Wellness. Continuing education units can be earned for continuing education courses, satisfying the needs of many professional development requirements.
  • Continuing Education instructors are teaching professionals who possess practical, up-to-date work experience.
  • Courses are offered in a variety of traditional and alternative learning formats that include workshops, seminars, and extended training sessions, videotaped, televised and online courses.
  • Courses are scheduled at all Harper College extension sites as well as main campus.
  • The majority of programs provide year-round start dates and are offered during the day, in the evenings and on weekends.

Schedules for Continuing Education courses are published and distributed to district homes three times a year. A full schedule of classes and program information is also available on the Harper Web site at www.harpercollege.edu. For any questions, please contact the Continuing Education Information Office at 847.925.6300 or e-mail ce@harper.cc.il.us.