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School of Lifelong Learning

Continue Learning with Walden

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.

Walden University’s School of Lifelong Learning

Learning Options

For-Credit Courses

  • Over 250 Courses
    Choose for-credit individual courses from our degree programs.

  • Credits for Degree Programs
    Credits may be able to be transferred to a Walden degree program. It’s a great way to try out courses in a program.1

  • Meet Licensure Requirements
    Some of our courses may meet licensure requirements.2

  • Faculty Led
    Participate in an engaging classroom environment supported by faculty members.

EXPLORE COURSES

Professional Development

  • Career-Oriented
    Non-credit professional development courses help you to upskill and reskill.

  • Flexible Online Learning
    100% online learning enables you to advance your knowledge and skills while balancing work and family commitments.

  • Continuing Education
    Some courses issue continuing education units upon successful completion.2

  • Employer Training and Development
    Tailored training for corporations is available.

EXPLORE COURSES

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.

Education
Counseling
Business and Management
Data Science and IT
Health
Psychology
Social Work
All Other

 

Why Walden

START A NEW PROFESSIONAL PATH

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.

BOOST YOUR CREDIBILITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION

Address concerns and challenges in your career with courses that deliver information and insights that can help you succeed.

FULFILL LICENSURE NEEDS

Walden’s non-degree course offerings may be able to help you meet your continuing education, professional development, certification, or licensure needs.2

WORK TOWARD A FUTURE DEGREE

 

The credits earned in our for-credit courses may be able to be applied toward a future degree program at Walden University.1

 

 

Testimonials

The information was timely and relevant to my career and is a good refresher even for experienced leaders.
Rachel Ivory Meeting the Leadership Challenge
The course bridged the gap between my academic studies and the real world. It taught me how to take the skills I learned during my studies and apply them to real-world situations.
Philip Swift Becoming Data Driven: Data Science Fundamentals Professional Certificate
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.
Kari Mayer COUN 6722 - Theories of Counseling
The courses were incredibly well laid out, and I was able to utilize the skills from this course directly in the community.
Tyra Wright COUN 6722 - Theories of Counseling
I definitely would come back for another course
Maggie Lavey COUN 8115 - Advanced Counseling Theories
Universities allowing for enrollment in single graduate-level courses are sparse, and many are a full semester length. However, Walden offered it with a shorter course term. […] The eight-week condensed model was much easier to manage for a full-time classroom educator like myself.
Anne Ervin EDUC6775J - New and Emerging Technologies

 

 

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FAQ

What are the different online learning options offered through Walden School of Lifelong Learning

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.

Can Walden School of Lifelong Learning’s offerings help with licensure or accreditation needs?

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.

Can I earn university credit for completing courses through Walden School of Lifelong Learning?

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.

Can financial aid be utilized for credit-bearing or Professional Development courses?

Financial aid is not available for courses offered by the Walden University School of Lifelong Learning.

What are the basic technical requirements for online courses?

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.

What are some tips for online education success?

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:

Still have questions?

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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DISCLOSURES

1The 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. Successful completion of the course is not a guarantee that credit will apply toward a future degree program.

2Please consult with the appropriate licensing or certifying authority, local school district, or other organization to determine whether the course will satisfy applicable requirements to maintain licensure, obtain or renew certification, or establish eligibility for employment.