Looking to gain some new skills this winter from your couch? Shawsheen Tech Adult and Community Education in partnership with Ed2Go, an online education system, offer many of the courses once found only on campus in an online format. You can begin these programs at any time and learn at your own pace. Upon successful completion of all required coursework, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.
There are two types of courses available: self-paced tutorials or instructor-led fundamental courses.
Self-paced tutorials are designed to quickly build industry skills or earn continuing education credits. They cover a wide variety of fields, and students can start anytime and work at their own pace.
Each of our Fundamental Courses is six weeks long, with a built-in, ten-day grace period (automated extension) at the end. A new session starts every month, so students can sign up anytime.
There are six categories of courses: arts & design, business, computer applications, computer science, construction and trades, health & fitness, hospitality and information technology.
You can explore the full course catalog here.
We clicked on a few courses to explore costs and time commitments. Here are three examples:
Secrets of the Caterer: Discover how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work in an exciting and creative career as a caterer. Learn fundamentals of catering business including how to cook for large crowds, organize your kitchen, manage your time, and work with clients, as well as some great recipe ideas to jump-start your career. LINK
Length: 6 Weeks Access / 12 Lessons, 24 Course Hours
Cost: $100
Accounting Fundamentals Series: Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or you simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement or for personal use, the courses in this bundle will give you a solid foundation in financial matters. If you’re interested in increasing your financial awareness while also gaining a marketable skill, this series of courses is perfect for you. LINK
Length: 48 Course Hours
Cost: $199
A to Z Grant Writing: This course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin writing grant proposals, including real-world scenarios, and the opportunity to improve their work by reviewing previous grant proposals completed by peers. LINK
Length: 6 Weeks Access / 12 Lessons, 24 Course Hours
This is just a small sample. Costs range from $100 to $299, and all courses are led by expert instructors.
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