Continuing Education > Online Courses
Our online courses are designed and taught by experts from across the country. They’re designed to help you learn new skills on your time and change your life for the better.
Fundamentals Courses
If you’re looking for professional development or personal enrichment, this is the place to start! Fundamentals courses are between 7 and 24 hours long, with sessions starting monthly and many courses also available in a self-paced format. Students who complete the course with a passing score receive a Certificate of Completion.
If you choose an instructor-led format, sessions begin monthly, with lessons released weekly on Wednesday and Friday.
Check out a few of our featured courses below, or click here to browse our full catalog.
| A to Z Grant Writing | Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grant writing campaigns, and prepare proposals. | $115 | Learn More |
| Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners | Learn how to create your very own blog and podcast using the tools that you already have available on your computer. | $100 | Learn More |
| Helping Elderly Parents | Be prepared to handle the challenges you and your parents will face in the coming years, while learning to cherish the transition. | $100 | Learn More |
| Stocks, Bonds and Investing: Oh, My! | Learn how to make wise investment decisions so that you have enough money to live comfortably through your retirement. | $100 | Learn More |
Advanced Career Training Programs*
Advanced Career Training Programs are designed for students looking to start a new career or gain skills to advance in their existing career. You can start these courses any time and work at a pace that suits your individual style.
Many of our Advanced Career Training programs can be completed in 6 months or less, and your tuition includes all the learning materials you need for the course. Students who complete the course with a passing score receive a Certificate of Completion from WNC Continuing Education. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Check out a few of our featured courses below, or click here to browse our full catalog.
| CPC Medical Billing and Coding | This Medical Billing and Coding program, with 60 hours of medical terminology training, gives you a competitive edge in entering the healthcare field. | $2695 | Learn More |
| Certified Professional Life Coach | Professional life coaching has grown into a $2 billion industry, with demand for certified life coaches on the rise. More and more, organizations are hiring coaches to help their employees develop leadership capabilities and increase performance and productivity. This life coach certification course teaches the critical skills need to establish a successful business. | $1795 | Learn More |
| Pharmacy Technician | Pharmacy technicians support licensed pharmacists in providing health care to patients. Train to enter this rapidly growing field with this respected online program. | $2495 | Learn More |
| Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt | This course bundle will introduce you to the Six Sigma process of improvement and prepare you for the first two levels of certification, Yellow Belt and Green belt. | $2999 | Learn More |
FAQs
Can I pay with cash, through JobConnect/JOIN/Voc Rehab/etc., or with a check?
Yes. To do this, please contact us at (775) 445-4210.
Can I transfer to a new session of the same course?
Yes, for Fundamental Courses. You may transfer a maximum of 2 times, as long as your enrollment occurred in the last 6 months and you have not yet completed your course. Please note that any work you complete will not transfer to a new session. For Advanced Career Training Programs, transfers are available on a case-by-case basis. A $125 administration fee may apply.
Can I transfer to a different course?
Yes, for Fundamental Courses. You may transfer as long as your enrollment occurred in the last 6 months and you have not yet completed your course. For Advanced Career Training Programs, please contact us with a detailed explanation of the issue. Please keep in mind that if a transfer is granted, you may be responsible for the material, instructor and vendor fees associated with that program.
Can I get an extension on completing my course?
For Fundamentals courses, a 10-day extension is built into each session. The course end date is listed in your Classroom, but you will continue to have access for an additional 10 days after this date. If 10 days is not enough time, you can request a transfer to a new session. For most Advanced Career Training Programs, extensions are available, but cost and duration vary by program. You can request an extension directly from your Student Advisor. Please note that if you are funded through grant or government funds, you must have your agency counselor’s approval to obtain an extension.
Can I drop my Fundamentals course?
Yes. If your start date was within the last 6 months and you haven’t completed your course, you can drop the course and receive a full refund.
How will I receive my refund?
If you paid online, your credit card will be refunded in 3-7 business days. If the credit card payment took place more than 60 days before you request a drop, a refund check will be mailed to you. If you paid via cash or check, you will need to contact us at (775) 445-4241.
Financial assistance may be available!
Financial assistance may be available to students who qualify. Contact our admissions counselor via e-mail at Kelly.pierce@cengage.com or by phone at (887) 221-5151.
*Continuing Education classes do not offer credits towards the completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Certifications and certificates of completion are designed to promote career advancement and personal growth.