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NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education

Your trusted lifelong partner for continuing education and professional development.

Where Lifelong Learning Begins

NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education connects learners, organizations and event partners with programs and services designed to support professional growth, workforce development and lifelong learning. Whether you’re looking for a course, planning an event or exploring customized training, start with the path that best fits your needs.

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Explore available courses, certificates and professional development opportunities designed to help you build skills, earn credentials and move forward in your career.
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Plan your next meeting, conference or special event with flexible event spaces and support services at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center.
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Partner with our team to develop tailored training solutions that meet the needs of your organization, employees or professional community.

Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance

Coaching isn’t about having the answers. It’s about helping other leaders find theirs. This ICF-accredited Level 2 program develops your skills over 12 full days and earns a credential toward ICF’s ACC and PCC. Apply by Aug. 31 and save $500.

Program Dates: Sept. 22-24 | Oct. 14-15 | Nov. 9-10 | Dec. 9-10 | Jan. 5-7
Format: Fully online
Final registration deadline: Sept. 8

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Project Management training on your timeline

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Project Management Certificate Program

The NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education Project Management Certificate Program is taught by PMI®-certified instructors and built around your goals. Courses run online and in person, so you can keep working while you earn the credential. Complete five courses, four required and one elective, in under a year or take up to three. Choose a PMP® track, a general track or individual courses for PDU and CEU hours.

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Turn your passion for golf into a career

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Professional Caddie Certification Program

This university-affiliated caddie certification, taught by elite tour caddies, gets you certified in five days. Spaces limited to 18. This program is focused, personal and built for people who know the bag carries more than clubs. Secure your spot by Sept. 15 and save $250.

Program Dates: Nov. 16-20
Format: In person

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AI Prompt Engineering

AI works better when you know how to talk to it. Over six weeks, you’ll learn to write prompts that produce consistent, useful results. You’ll see how AI fits into real workflows across different professional fields and practice live with an instructor who has spent years helping teams get this right. No technical experience required.

Wednesdays, Sept. 2-Oct. 7

Register by Oct. 31
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AI for Business

Basic AI training is everywhere. But adopting AI in a business takes more than prompts. Our new live online course gives senior professionals a framework to govern, scale and apply AI without exposing proprietary data.

Wednesdays, Oct. 14-Nov. 18

Register by Oct. 1
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Finance and Engineering Economics for Engineers

Projects don’t move forward without financial clarity. This online course gives engineers the tools to interpret budgets, evaluate investments and make decisions that align with both technical and financial goals. No prior finance experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a desire to connect engineering with economics. 

Oct. 15-16

Register by Oct. 14

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Your business is unique, and your training should be too. Partner with NC State Customized Training and Development to build tailored learning experiences that align with your goals, team dynamics and industry demands.

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Career-focused certificates and credentials designed for today’s workforce.

70% of Job Skills Are Expected to Change by 2030

The workforce is evolving, making continuous learning more important than ever.