The School of Lifelong Learning was created to support the needs and goals of working adults and provide lifelong learners with unique opportunities to grow and succeed through flexible non-degree course offerings. We strive to create educational solutions that can help meet personal goals and serve the continuing education needs of working professionals.
Explore Our Offerings
We offer hundreds of for-credit individual courses in education, counseling, business, IT, psychology, and health, among other areas which may be applied to Walden degree programs. In addition to our for-credit courses, Walden’s School of Lifelong learning also offers non-credit, skills-based course offerings, as well as unique employer training and development learning options.
If you’re looking to explore avenues for career growth, our offerings can provide you with the opportunity to advance your personal goals in new industries or areas.
Refresh your skills
Our courses are focused on meeting the educational needs of working adult learners to help improve skills, increase knowledge, and build confidence.
Opportunity to gain more credibility within your organization
Help you overcome concerns and challenges in your career with courses that deliver the information and insights needed to help you succeed.
Fulfill licensure needs
Walden’s offerings may be able to help you meet your continuing education, professional development, certification or licensure needs through our convenient and flexible non-degree offerings.*
Work toward a future degree
The credits earned from our for-credit courses may be able to be applied toward future degree programs at Walden University†.
Testimonials
As a student enrolled in an individual online course at Walden, you will enjoy a variety of advantages that define the Walden learning experience.
It had to be online, I needed to have easy access and I was looking for a university where I could log in and log off at my convenience […] it was very accessible.
Stacey Carey ENGL 1010 - Writing with Confidence and Purpose
It’s been excellent, I have been consistently impressed with the professors, with the amount of feedback from assignments, the information presented in classes and their input with their knowledge.
The coursework exceeded my expectations with challenging research-focused course work. Being able to learn how to access and engage in critical review of research was really challenging and fulfilling.
Christina Vander Pol COUN 6785 - Social Change in Action: Prevention, Consultation, and Advocacy
It is easy to find the courses you need and get enrolled
John Weber MATH 6663J - The Base Ten Number System and Operations: Multiplication/Division
Walden University's School of Lifelong Learning Policy Guide
Walden School of Lifelong Learning offers 100% online, for-credit individual courses; skills-based professional development courses; and tailored employer training programs.
Credit-Bearing Courses are courses that carry academic credits. These courses are from our degree-program catalog and offered to lifelong learners like you to meet your professional and personal goals. The academic credit may be able to be applied toward a degree program at Walden. If you choose to matriculate into a Walden University degree program, the university will review any prior learning completed and may award credit towards the Walden degree program.
Professional Development offerings are non-degree, non-credit courses. They are intended for learners who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding about a wide range of topics. Professional Development offerings are NOT applicable toward a degree.
Some of our courses may satisfy requirements for earning or renewing a license, credential, or certification in a particular field. Please consult with the appropriate licensing body, agency, or school district to determine specific requirements before registering for a Walden course.
Some of our courses are credit-bearing, and academic credit may be able to be applied toward a degree program at Walden. If you choose to apply to a Walden University degree program, the university will review any prior learning completed and may award credit toward the Walden degree program. Please reference the specific course detail page for more information.
Financial aid is not available for courses offered by the Walden University School of Lifelong Learning.
To help ensure your success as a learner, you should be proficient using e-mail, the internet, and common desktop productivity software. A laptop computer is recommended for completing coursework.
Online courses offer the flexibility working adults need to succeed, but if you have never taken an online course, you may be unsure of what to expect. The following resources can help you prepare to succeed in an online classroom environment and better understand the benefits of online learning:
If you have any other questions about Walden School of Lifelong Learning offerings, you can contact us at [email protected] or speak to one of our knowledgeable Enrollment Specialists at 1-855-621-4892.
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