Continuing Ed Enrichment Classes
Continuing Education Enrichment Classes for the Adult Student
Enrichment classes offer an opportunity for career advancement, personal growth, and an academic experience with no curriculum requirements. Lifelong learners take note!
If you would like an academic experience without the requirements or time commitment of earning a degree, you may wish to consider an enrichment course. Enrichment courses differ from traditional coursework in that they do not carry academic credits or curriculum requirements, nor do they ultimately lead to a degree.
Whether you are interested in taking a single computer class, want to learn to knit or speak a foreign language, enrichment classes offer something for everyone. You may choose to expand your employment skills by learning Microsoft Excel or PowerPoint. You may wish to learn the fundamentals of opening your own small business. Or, you can just enjoy learning something fun with others who share the same interest.
Local community colleges increasingly offer single Internet courses as well. Adirondack Community College in Glens Falls, NY currently offers non-degree courses via the internet that include the areas of Genealogy, Grant Writing, and Conquering Stress. They typically run for six weeks and begin the same time each month, making it easy to choose one that fits your schedule.
Non-credit courses also offer an opportunity to enhance your employment qualifications. These courses often have a positive influence on the local job market, resulting in many colleges forming community workforce development departments to coordinate their course offerings with the job needs of the community. Typical courses might include small business start-up, tax preparation, or business communications.
The Small Business Administration offers many courses on small business start-up on their website at Small Business Training Network. Their programs are geared to support both ongoing training for current business owners as well as start-up courses for new owners-to-be.
With the short days and long nights of winter fast approaching, now may be a good time to consider taking a course in your area of interest. Whether you are looking to expand your job skills, have some fun, or just want to get your feet wet in the world of Continuing Education, non-credit courses are widely available in all areas. You can also browse our Education and Career site for more information on topics related to adult education.
Contact your local community college, university, or for more information on what’s available in your area.
