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Explore UConn's Online Non-Credit Courses & Programs

UConn’s flexible non-credit online courses cater to individuals seeking to invigorate their careers, explore personal interests, or earn required Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  UConn offers a diverse range of programs across various disciplines, from engineering and social work to agriculture and pharmacy.  Fueled by expertise from renown schools, departments and centers, UConn's non-credit programs provide an enriching learning experience designed to drive your professional and personal development. 

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Center for Advanced Engineering Education

UConn's non-credit Engineering Workshops provide focused and intensive training designed to quickly update your professional skills and keep you current in rapidly evolving technical fields. These short programs are taught by industry experts and UConn faculty, offering practical knowledge and the latest methodologies. Ideal for practicing engineers and technical professionals, these non-credit programs deliver high-impact learning experiences without the commitment of a full degree program.

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Systems Engineering Fundamentals Course

Join UConn's seven-week program to gain essential skills for creating cost-effective and resilient systems. With a flexible online format and weekly live sessions, you'll be ready to make a real impact. Participants will receive instruction from UConn faculty at the Pratt & Whitney Institute for Advanced Systems Engineering. Throughout the program, students will master essential systems engineering vocabulary and methods, applying these concepts through hands-on practice and real-world examples.

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Social Work – Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development

The UConn School of Social Work provides a comprehensive selection of non-credit seminars, webinars, and post-master's certificate programs. Taught by practice-based instructors and field experts, these programs address current and relevant topics across the human service professions. They’re specifically designed to help social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists maintain their skills and earn essential Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for licensure and professional advancement.

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CAHNR Extension

UConn Extension serves as a crucial link, bringing the university's research-based expertise directly to Connecticut's residents, businesses, and communities to address practical local needs. Their comprehensive non-credit offerings include educational programs such as workshops, training sessions, and long-term initiatives focused on enhancing agriculture, food security, environmental sustainability, and health and well-being. Additionally, they provide essential services, including the Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab, the Plant Diagnostic Lab, and the Master Gardener volunteer program, which deliver reliable solutions and expert resources to address various problems throughout the state.

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Pharmacy Continuing Education

The UConn School of Pharmacy's Office of Professional Development is an accredited provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) and offers high-quality, specialized training for pharmacists and other health care providers. Programs are delivered in various formats, including live events, regular seminars, and monthly online modules called "You Asked For It!" (YAFI!). These non-credit activities allow health professionals to earn required training credits and stay current with the latest pharmaceutical knowledge and practices.

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School of Business – Digital Frontiers

The Digital Frontiers Initiative (DFI), led by the UConn School of Business, is a cutting-edge venture focused on promoting innovation, analytics, and the strategic integration of technology into business practices. DFI offers non-credit opportunities through its Workforce Innovation programs, which provide skills training and professional development to prepare the next generation of tech professionals. This initiative actively partners with industry leaders and conducts academic research to ensure advancements in the digital economy are both practical and groundbreaking.

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School of Business – Executive Education

The UConn School of Business Executive Education program offers customized and open-enrollment courses designed to sharpen the management skills of mid- and upper-level leaders and accelerate career growth. Companies can use corporate and customized workshops, often delivered by industry-renowned faculty, to train employees and develop future leaders across a variety of business disciplines. These non-credit programs focus on providing innovative solutions, building immediately applicable competencies, and driving lasting improved results for both individuals and organizations.

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Farm Risk Management Online Course

USDA Funded Online Risk Management Course Designed for Farmers 

This unique, USDA grant-funded, 12-module online certificate program from the UConn College of Agriculture will help you improve the resilience and sustainability of your modern agricultural operations. The program is offered free to the public and is entirely self-paced, allowing farmers in livestock, dairy, crop, and vegetable operations to participate at their convenience. By covering topics such as climate change, pest management, and financial uncertainties, the course provides essential knowledge and strategies for mitigating critical risks in the agricultural industry.

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Quantum Science & Technology Certificate

Designed and taught by faculty from the UConn Department of Physics, the Quantum Science and Technology Certificate is a non-credit online learning opportunity designed to provide a comprehensive overview of where we are and where we’re going. Through small cohorts, live online meetings, and self-paced study, students work through four sequential courses that build on one another, gaining a foundational introduction to quantum science, diving into mathematical tools, studying quantum materials and sensing, and looking forward towards quantum computing. This program is designed for non-physics professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

 

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