Continuing Education

The WCJC Continuing Education Department is designed to provide a wide range of noncredit training and educational opportunities for individuals interested in starting a new career, enhancing current skills, or pursuing licensing/certification requirements.

Overview

Continuing Education offers a variety of comprehensive courses and training that help individuals achieve their goals. The department strives to meet the needs of business and industry by developing and providing customized training courses on campus or onsite.

Content Areas

Business & Leadership
Career Training
Construction Trades
Health Careers
Leisure & Fitness
Mirror w/Credit Courses
Online Training
Public Safety
Real Estate & Mortgage
Test Preparation
Water & Wastewater Training

Community Services

Customized Corporate Training
Workforce Upskilling and Grants

What You Need to Know

One (1) continuing education unit (CEU) is equal to 10 contact hours of successful completion in a continuing education course or program. CEUs are not equivalent to college credit hours; rather, CEUs are used for reporting continuing education activities. CEUs are recognized internationally as a measure of substantial professional education and training.

Tuition and fees are indicated on each course listing and prices are subject to change without notice. Students seeking refunds must submit a written request to the Continuing Education Department at least three (3) full business days prior to the first class day unless an earlier refund date is published. Approved refunds will be processed through the WCJC Business Office.

Continuing Education provides a certificate of completion to students who satisfy the specific attendance requirements and demonstrate proficiency of the learning objectives. Transcripts listing satisfactory completion of CEUs may be requested through the WCJC Office of Admissions and Registration.

Registration, Payment, and Schedule

Individuals wanting to register for a Continuing Education course should visit the WCJC Continuing Education Webpage and click on “CE Registration and Schedules”. This page provides instructions and information regarding registration and payment options. Registration must take place at least three (3) business days prior to the first class day unless an earlier registration date is published.

Payment must be made in full at the time of registration and processed by the Business Office. WCJC accepts personal/company/third party checks, credit cards, money orders, and cash. Continuing Education courses do not qualify for financial assistance.

Most CE programs require an application and acceptance into the program prior to registration. Published application and registration deadlines are posted on the CE Schedule located on the WCJC Continuing Education Webpage. All applications are processed; however, registration is on a first come, first serve basis and once the class is full, registration will be closed.

Due to the various start dates of CE courses throughout the year, CE registration is an on-going process. If minimum enrollment is not met, a class will be cancelled. Occasionally, extenuating circumstances arise requiring a cancellation or delay in class start date and time. In such cases, WCJC’s Continuing Education Department will notify all students by using the information provided at the time of registration. WCJC reserves the right, when necessary, to cancel classes, alter schedules, or substitute instructors. Students are contacted only in the event of a class cancellation or change.

Policies

The Continuing Education Department operates under all policies set forth by WCJC in regards to students with disabilities, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and abides by all student rights, responsibilities, and prohibited behavior and conduct guidelines.

Continuing Education - Customized Corporate Training

The Continuing Education Department provides innovative and client-focused training solutions to the workforce of the community and surrounding areas. CE strives to offer courses on a flexible schedule with the ability to deliver training on campus or onsite. Training topics include leadership, employee development, quality and continuous improvement, health and safety, industrial maintenance, language skills, computer skills, and much more.

Continuing Education - Mirror Courses

A mirror course provides students who are not seeking a certification or degree with the opportunity to obtain training and master learning objectives covered in a credit course as a noncredit student. Students who mirror a course will earn CEUs and a certificate of completion rather than college credit. Attendance in all class sessions, participation in classroom lecture/discussion, and completion of assignments/assessments are required. Student enrollment will follow the CE registration process and students are not required to submit an Apply Texas application or be TSI (Texas Success Initiative) satisfied. To register for a mirror course, an individual selects the specific course and section then contacts the Continuing Education Department. Please refer to the college catalog for information regarding Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Credit for Mirror Courses.

Continuing Education - Online Courses and Training

The Continuing Education Department, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment courses designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire entry-level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Six Week Online Enrichment Courses

Instruction provided 100% online
Qualified instructors
Monitored discussion area
User-friendly content
Certificate awarded upon successful completion
Over 400 courses available

For more information, please visit the ed2go Website (http://www.ed2go.com/wharton)

Advanced Career Training

Instruction provided 100% online
Self-paced learning
One-on-one instruction provided
Led by a professional in the field
Financial assistance available
Certificate awarded upon successful completion

For more information, please visit the ed2go Career Training Website (https://careertraining.wcjc.edu/)

Continuing Education - Real Estate and Mortgage Courses

The Continuing Education Department, in partnership with the CE Shop, offers online open enrollment courses designed to provide comprehensive training for new and current mortgage and real estate professionals.

Instruction provided 100% online
Self-paced learning
User-friendly content
Certificate awarded upon successful completion

For more information, please visit the CE Shop Website (https://wcjc.theceshop.com/)

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