Career Development.
Online. Face-to-Face. Hybrid.
Career-driven non-credit programs designed for working professionals and lifelong learners.
Welcome to the Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE)
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) was formed in response to the needs of professional learners interested in research-based, high-caliber noncredit programs. In partnership with the faculty of the schools and colleges at the University of Connecticut, we offer noncredit short courses for professional development and personal interest, growth and engagement. Course delivery includes face-to-face, synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid courses. These include online short courses in business, performance art, social work, engineering, pharmacy, nursing, and education, to name a few. Also, working with UConn’s partner, FutureLearn, we deliver global Massive Open Online Courses available to anyone.
BUILD WORKFORCE SKILLS
Develop new skills and create opportunities for advancement with professional development aligned to career goals and organizational needs
A TRUSTED SOURCE
Learn from a top tier research 1 institution with recognized faculty who lead diverse and engaging programs that deliver high-quality learning that builds new skills and knowledge
GLOBAL LEARNING
In partnership with FutureLearn, experience social and peer-to-peer learning with learners from around the world, developed by recognized UConn faculty
Workforce Development Solutions
OCPE partners with business and industry in support of workforce development to deliver professional development, consulting or training programs.
Global Open Online Courses
UConn’s open online courses support global learners interested in continual learning opportunities across a variety of topics that are both introductory level and advanced courses.
BGS Degree
Completion Program
With UConn's Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) flexible degree completion program, you can achieve your college goals. Complete your degree at your own pace, and on your schedule.
Course Listing by
Schools and Colleges
Register for courses with easy self-registration. Browse courses by school and college through Blackboard learning management system and get started today.
New Business and Industry
OCPE can assist those interested in tuition reimbursement, employee partnerships, and community outreach.
Have Questions?
Need Assistance?
Our professional staff and faculty are available to help with questions. From implementing a course, finding resources, cost and fees, etc.
Faculty and Instructor Resources
This section includes documentation that outlines the process for creating and designing professional development short courses and OCPE’s role in supporting the process.
Employer Partnership
Programs
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Have Questions?
Need Assistance?
Our professional staff and faculty are available to help with questions. From implementing a course, finding resources, cost and fees, etc.
Course Listings by Schools and Colleges
Register for courses with easy self-registration. Browse courses by school and college through Blackboard learning management system.
Employer Partnership Programs
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Need Assistance?
Have Questions?
Our professional staff and faculty are available to help with questions. From implementing a course, finding resources, cost and fees, etc.
Upcoming Events
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Oct
22
Webinar: Principles of Course Design 10:00am
Webinar: Principles of Course Design
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In this introductory webinar, we will provide an overview of instructional design, a systematic process for planning a course. You will begin to build a course design framework and walk away with tools and resources to customize your course plan. Please come prepared with a course or instructional topic to work on during the session. You will be asked to:
*Identify situational factors impacting your course.
*Write your course goals/objectives.
*Plan your assessments.
*Plan your activities.
*Assess course alignment.Register for the webinar in FINS.
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Oct
23
HuskyCT Q&A 2:30pm
HuskyCT Q&A
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Are you teaching with the new Ultra Course View in HuskyCT but have some questions on how set things up or work with certain features? This session will be dedicated to specific questions participants have as they’ve begun to work in the new version. There will be no set agenda or presentation for this session; EdTech staff will cover any topics participants request.
If you have not yet attended a workshop on the topic that you would like to know more about, you are encouraged to review past workshop recordings and/or other videos on EdTech’s Training Videos page:
https://edtech.uconn.edu/training-videos/
You can also find all EdTech How-To videos on our Kaltura channel:
https://kaltura.uconn.edu/channel/EdTech%2BHow-to%2BVideos/252340233
The UConn Knowledgebase also contains many helpful step-by-step articles for working with the new Ultra Course View in HuskyCT, as well as many other topics:
https://kb.uconn.edu/space/TL/26040828048/HuskyCT+Ultra+Course+View
You may also want to review EdTech’s general information page on Ultra Course View:
https://edtech.uconn.edu/huskyct/ultra-course-view/
Registrants are encouraged to submit questions to edtech@uconn.edu prior to the session so that staff can prepare detailed answers and examples as necessary.
10/23, 2:30-3:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3247 -
Oct
30
Time Management: Getting the Most Out of a Limited Resource 10:00am
Time Management: Getting the Most Out of a Limited Resource
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Being successful in graduate school and beyond depends on your ability to manage your time efficiently. Come learn some techniques for getting what you need to get done while still having a life outside of work.
FACILITATOR:
- Rachel Prunier, Director of Teaching and Learning in the Life & Physical Sciences, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
See more about all Timely Topics offered by The Graduate School.
Please register to receive a Webex link for this event.
- Rachel Prunier, Director of Teaching and Learning in the Life & Physical Sciences, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
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Oct
30
HuskyCT Q&A 2:30pm
HuskyCT Q&A
Wednesday, October 30th, 2024
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Are you teaching with the new Ultra Course View in HuskyCT but have some questions on how set things up or work with certain features? This session will be dedicated to specific questions participants have as they’ve begun to work in the new version. There will be no set agenda or presentation for this session; EdTech staff will cover any topics participants request.
If you have not yet attended a workshop on the topic that you would like to know more about, you are encouraged to review past workshop recordings and/or other videos on EdTech’s Training Videos page:
https://edtech.uconn.edu/training-videos/
You can also find all EdTech How-To videos on our Kaltura channel:
https://kaltura.uconn.edu/channel/EdTech%2BHow-to%2BVideos/252340233
The UConn Knowledgebase also contains many helpful step-by-step articles for working with the new Ultra Course View in HuskyCT, as well as many other topics:
https://kb.uconn.edu/space/TL/26040828048/HuskyCT+Ultra+Course+View
You may also want to review EdTech’s general information page on Ultra Course View:
https://edtech.uconn.edu/huskyct/ultra-course-view/
Registrants are encouraged to submit questions to edtech@uconn.edu prior to the session so that staff can prepare detailed answers and examples as necessary.
10/30, 2:30-3:30
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3248 -
Nov
7
Getting Started With the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) 2:00pm
Getting Started With the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Unlock the full potential of SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) beyond satisfying academic curiosity. Engaging in SoTL not only enhances your teaching practice and effectiveness, benefiting your students, but it also strengthens your PTR documentation by showcasing your commitment to continual improvement. Moreover, SoTL offers accessible research opportunities without the heavy financial demands of traditional research.
Join this workshop to explore key aspects such as topic identification, study design, and data collection planning, empowering you to integrate scholarly inquiry into your teaching.
Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3216
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