Innovative Education and Partnerships

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Everyone can find the value in continuing education — whether you're a lifelong learner or a professional wanting to advance your career. No matter where you find yourself, we're here to help you take the next steps. Learn to accomplish your goals and go further in life.

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IBM Skills Academy has arrived!

Florida Gulf Coast University has partnered with IBM Global University Programs to provide access to relevant, cutting-edge technology education. Both students and professionals within the community may enhance their technical knowledge, skills, and abilities to remain current and earn a digital badge issued by IBM. Learn from university experts and master IBM technical skills.

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Professional Development Training & Certifications

Continuing Education offers credit and non-credit learning opportunities for the working professional as well as customized training programs to meet the needs of local businesses and industries. Courses are offered in-person and online.

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FGCU Complete

FGCU Complete is a degree-completion program enabling individuals with an associates degree or approximately a year-and-a-half or more of college credit, to pursue a FGCU bachelor's degree. To help adults juggle jobs and family responsibilities, classes will be offered in a combination of on-campus, in-community and online courses.

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The Office of Continuing Education & Off-Campus Programs at Florida Gulf Coast University has partnered with leading industry subject-matter experts to develop a multitude of exciting workshops developed to help people enhance their skills. Each workshop is completely self-paced and participants are given a Certificate of Completion at the end.

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SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

SHRM recertificiation Florida Gulf Coast University Office of Continuing will be offering Essentials to Human Resources in the near future! The SHRM Essentials of Human Resources is an introductory course offering a comprehensive overview of the key aspects of HR, which provides 15 PDCs. It gives participants foundational knowledge and an introduction to behavioral competencies that are essential for business success. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources profession, or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills.

Our Mission

The mission of the Office of Continuing Education & Off Campus Programs is to meet public and private sector training and development needs; provide educational opportunities that enrich the intellectual, civic, economic, and cultural life of the region and the state; and, through the The FGCU Academy, offer retirees and other citizens programs to keep their minds intellectually, creatively, and culturally active.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the premier provider in the region of academic programming for working adults, professional development for those seeking career enhancement, and enrichment and intellectual stimulation for lifelong learners.

News & Upcoming Events

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High level of interest in FGCU's cannabis class
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There's a packed classroom at Florida Gulf Coast University in search of higher education. The students are enrolled in FGCU's Cannabis Professional Certificate Program. It's aimed at people in the medical cannabis industry and the public who want to better understand cannabis and its effects. Check out the article and register for the program!
FGCU Complete proves it’s never too late to graduate
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Higher education is the next logical step for high-school graduates who have the aptitude and opportunity to take advantage of it, but sometimes, things don’t work out as planned. Some students get started and progress well along the degree track, only to get derailed by unforeseen circumstances: family issues, job issues, even lack-of-maturity and personal-responsibility issues. Continue reading...
Learn About A Marijuana Education Program At FGCU
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One of the professors who taught that class, Dr. Martha Rosenthal, who also specializes in neuroscience and physiology, is offering a five-day Cannabis Education Certificate Program which is open to the public. The Cannabis Education Certificate is available for those, in and out of the medical marijuana industry, who want to learn more about the topic of cannabis. Dr. Rosenthal joins us in the studio to give us a preview of the program. LEARN MORE
Interdisciplinary entrepreneurship helps working adults through FGCU Complete
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Interdisciplinary entrepreneurship, an FGCU Complete degree program, has been featured in the Charlotte Sun. This degree focuses on allowing students to explore the idea of starting their own business. The degree can help those who are already working in their own business or just beginning. Check out the article.
FGCU offers degree programs for people working full time
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WINK News featured an article on FGCU Complete recently, showing how potential students feel about the possibility of being able to complete their bachelor's degree. Check out the article and video.
FGCU Complete, a degree completion program, comes to FGCU
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The Office of Continuing Education presents you with the first degree completion program to come to FGCU. The program offers three majors and allows for those who have full-time jobs and other responsibilities to continue their education while maintaining their lifestyle.
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Office of Continuing Education

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10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965

239-745-4700