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Continuing and Professional Education

Advance Your Professional Development!

Are you interested in changing careers, advancing in your current career or learning new job skills? The Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) provides courses for adult learners that are accessible, high-quality, innovative and career specific. 

Learn what it takes to redirect your career down your preferred path. Our fundamental and professional training meets workforce needs of high-demand public, private and government agencies throughout the D.C. Metropolitan area.

At UDC, we are proud to specialize in custom, corporate training designed strategically for workplace needs. CPE offers online training and in-person programs across in-demand career areas, as well as newly emerging industries in your field.

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Online Classes

Do you have a computer and reliable internet connection? Through the CPE, you can access over 1,000 online classes, giving you the flexibility you need to study when it's convenient for your schedule.

Note: To register for the CPE online courses, please click on the link of the course, NOT the UDC "apply" button. 

Online classes are listed below.

Fundamental Online Class Options

Certificate-Driven Professional Courses

Choose from courses offered from 6-12 months in training or fundamental courses from 6-8 weeks in training, including:

Learn More

The CPE is partnered with leading providers of distance learning classes to provide you with a variety of high-quality options at the best prices available. To learn more or receive future updates about the program, please reach out to ccdc_ce@udc.edu.

In-Demand Online Certifications and Training

Center for Legal Studies (CLS)

CLS by BARBRI is one of the leading continuing education companies in the country. Since 1980 CLS has enabled thousands of students to achieve their career-advancing goals while continuing with their everyday lives. CLS seeks to bring the power of legal knowledge by providing the most affordable, flexible and effective legal support training.

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Contact Us

For more information about the Continuing and Professional Education programs at UDC and to enroll in our in-person courses, contact us today. We are excited to help you take the next step!

Beverly Lucas

Director of Continuing and Professional Education
202-274-7430
beverly.lucas@udc.edu

Eddie J. Williams

Project Assistant
202-274-5536
ejwilliams@udc.edu

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