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Professional and Continuing Education at Western provides a range of options to help you achieve your career and professional goals. From professional certificates and bootcamps to test preparation and short courses, get the edge you need to move up and on in your career.
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Career training programs are available through Professional and Continuing Education at Western Washington University in partnership with ED2GO, a third-party provider. The programs are not taught by Western Washington University faculty. The courses are not offered for academic credit and are not degree eligible.
These career training programs are designed for individuals to learn at their own pace, making them perfect for busy professionals or individuals seeking a career change. Search the Career Training Catalog to find a course that is right for you.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate in Foundations for Teaching and Supporting English Learners provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of language learning and English language teaching methodologies and strategies. Students in this program develop skills to support individuals–both domestically and internationally.
This program is available online or as an face-to-face program on Western's Bellingham campus.
SLHS Post-Bacc Program
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences offers a post-baccalaureate program designed to prepare students for graduate level study in the fields of speech pathology or audiology. This program is intended for students who already have a bachelor (or a master's degree) in an area other than communication disorders.
This program is available as an face-to-face program on Western's Bellingham campus.
Illustration Certificate
The Illustration Certificate is a cumulative experience of six required illustrations courses. Each course represents a unique approach to the illustration discipline, including the business of illustration and professional practices for the industry. The combination of courses is intended to give students the knowledge and skillset to augment their major and/or consider a career as a freelance illustrator.
This program is available as an face-to-face program on Western's Bellingham campus.
3 million new-collar positions require specific skills but not a bachelor’s degree.
42% of employees say they expect to have three or more careers in their lifetimes.
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Over 87% of millennial employees believe that workplace development and learning are becoming important for professional development.