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Career and Professional Development

College of DuPage Continuing Education provides quality and affordable career training and professional development. Whether looking to start a new career or magnify your current stills, College of DuPage offers workforce programming in business, health care, manufacturing, public services and more. Explore all the short-term training options COD has to offer through the menu below.

Register Today

Sign up easily through Instant Enrollment. Be sure to provide a personal email address when registering and check your spam or junk folders regularly so you don’t miss course updates.
  • To participate in online or hybrid classes, you’ll need access to a computer, tablet (such as an iPad), or similar device with a camera and microphone. Classes are delivered via Zoom and/or the Blackboard learning platform.
  • To ensure a smooth start, registration for online courses may close up to 48 business hours before the course begins.

Climate and Equitable Jobs Workforce Hub

The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Workforce Hub Program can help prepare students interested in reducing carbon emissions in energy and transportation by providing free and paid training. For more information on applying, contact ceja@cod.edu.

 

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Workforce Development Services

Workforce Development Services provides support and educational opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals, as well as those pursuing career advancement through short-term training, certificates, degrees, or industry-recognized credentials.

Services include help getting started at COD, career counseling, program selection, application fee waivers for unemployed applicants, WIOA training grant assistance, career assessments, and access to financial aid and resources.

Contact Information

Continuing Education
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110
(630) 942-2208
Fax: (630) 942-3785
Email: CE@cod.edu

Front Desk Hours
  • Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday, closed
Office hours may vary due to holidays and staff coverage.