At San Jac, there are opportunities for everyone. Boost your career, explore new interests, take up a hobby, or dive into one of our enriching summer camps with our Continuing Education Division.
San Jacinto College's Continuing and Professional Development Division is here to serve both employees and employers. We provide training to companies and their employees to meet employers' demands for a highly skilled workforce, while helping incumbent workers reach their potential.
Want to further your education? San Jacinto College provides an opportunity for people to obtain their goals and improve their value in the workplace. These opportunities include:
Hands-on jobs require hands-on training. You can't learn to drive without ever getting behind the wheel. You can't learn to repair diesel engines without ever popping the hood. Our courses in Applied Trades will hone your skills in welding, truck driving, pipefitting, and HVAC with hands-on learning and training, all while following industry-recognized standards.
Prepare to launch a successful career in the biotechnology field with industry-leading training at none other than San Jacinto College. As the lone provider of NIBRT-licensed training in the southern United States, we are here to provide new biomanufacturing professionals with the skills needed for a seamless transition to the workforce.
Are you trying to take your business to the next level? To do that, you've got to get into the nitty gritty of what it takes to run a business. Learn more about the ins and outs of running a successful business or making yourself an instrumental cog to your company's well-oiled machine with our business operations, supply chain, and entrepreneurship classes.
With Houston being home to what is known as one of the best medical communities in the world, we know our healthcare workers and employers are looking to stay at the top of their game. Kick-start your career with our Certified Nurse Aide Training, prep for your HESI A2 Test , or set yourself up for success to work in a medical office in our Medical Office Professional course.
Whether you're looking to navigate Microsoft Applications more efficiently or better protect your company from its next cyber attack, we have the courses you're looking for. Tackle our hands-on courses as well with training to become a Certified Fiber Optic Technician, Manual Machining, and PMI for CNC.
The continuing education programs we have at San Jacinto run far and wide. Browse the catalog to find your next course.
At San Jacinto College, we believe that if you want to learn, then you should be able to learn, no matter what. That’s why we encourage students of all ages and backgrounds to apply for financial aid and grants to help make their dreams possible and affordable.
Many grants are available to fund training for eligible individuals taking career certification programs and job-readiness courses. Our focus is finding funding to help support students interested in obtaining high-quality training and skills to ensure success in today’s workforce.
Our grants are designed to develop college and career readiness skills that include
language, academic, and workforce instruction. Funding for our programs is provided
by the Houston Galveston Area Council and the Texas Workforce Commission.
The following is a list of the free courses we offer through our grants:
Pre-requirements and information:
For additional grant information, contact:
Email: adulteducation@sjcd.edu
Our grants are designed to develop college and career readiness skills that include
language, academic, and workforce instruction. Funding for our programs is provided
by the Houston Galveston Area Council and the Texas Workforce Commission.
The following is a list of the free courses we offer through our grants:
Pre-requirements and information:
For additional grant information, contact:
Email: adulteducation@sjcd.edu
The Texas Public Education Grant is a financial award public colleges and universities across Texas create from their own resources. CPD receives a set amount each year from the college, which is then awarded to students among their five departments.
Basic qualifications for TPEG include:
There is a 3-week approval process for TPEG. Please email Dedra White at 281-478-2786 or email her at Community.Engagement@sjcd.ed for more information.
With a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission’s Skills Development Fund (SDF), industry partners can give your workers the experience and training they need to boost their skills. Learn more about the SDF with these resources:
For more information, contact: Kristina.DeWitty@sjcd.edu
Linked courses are a great flexible option! You can take a continuing education course,
then later you can apply the course to your degree or certificate. It's helpful if
you're not sure you want to pursue a degree or certificate, but want to get started
with a class. There are a couple of things to know. Enrollment in linked courses is
limited, you are exempt from taking the TSI assessment, and courses adhere to the CPD refund policy. Take Advantage of Linked Courses
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Visit one of our convenient locations at the following campuses to register.
Central Campus: Interactive Learning Center,
Room C-1.128, 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena
North Campus: Slovacek Student Center Building,
Room N-12.212, 5800 Uvalde Road, Houston
South Campus: Administration Bldg., Room S-8.1403,
13735 Beamer Road, Houston
Register for your course online. Each course schedule will only show available classes in that instructional area. Begin the registration process by selecting the course schedule that interests you.
Download and complete this registration form, then fax or email it at any time. We process forms during normal business hours. For students under 18 years of age, please complete the Parent Waiver Form.
Email: registration.cpd@sjcd.edu
Central Campus
Fax: 281-476-1833
North Campus
Fax: 281-459-7196
South Campus
Fax: 281-922-3422