Continuing Education

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. Are you seeking a degree or certificate? Explore all programs.

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.

Adult Education and Literacy

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:

English as a Second Language (ESL)
GED Preparation (individual courses and the full series)
Conversational Spanish

Aerospace

From drones to space stations, San Jacinto College's aerospace program offers multiple ways to advance your career with technical certificates. Gain hands-on experience in electrical, design, manufacturing, operating and maintenance tracks. Become an aerospace technician and let your career take flight.

Applied Trades

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.

Biotechnology

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.

Business Operations, Supply Chain, and Entrepreneurship

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.

Health Occupations

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.

IT Tech

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.

Life Long Learning

Dive into a new hobby or skill here at San Jacinto College. Our Lifelong Learning program has a full range of non-credit courses that are perfect for personal development or to take just for fun.

Maritime

Earning your sea legs requires hands-on experience on ships ranging from inland towboats to the world’s largest ships. Our programs offer more than 50 courses approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), each following internationally recognized Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping. Are you ready to learn what it takes to be a mariner?

Online Learning Ed2Go

Our fun and affordable online courses give you the opportunity to learn new skills and trades conveniently from anywhere. Take a look at the variety of online CPD courses we offer.

Summer Camps

Looking for something fun for your kids and teens this summer? San Jac hosts fun and enriching summer camps for kids of all ages and all interests – from athletics and career exploration, to music and STEM, and everything in between.

The continuing education programs we have at San Jacinto run far and wide. Browse the catalog to find your next course.

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CPD: What You Need to Know

Enroll Anytime

Open enrollment means you can register at any time – as long as it’s at least three days before the class begins. But classes can fill, so earlier is better. Just remember that CPD students must be at least 18 years old.

Financial Support

San Jacinto College offers grants to help make education and career training more affordable. Unlike loans, grants don’t need to be repaid and are awarded based on financial need, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Funding comes from federal, state, and College sources.

Your Career Edge

Many CPD courses earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to help you advance your career goals.

Your Next Hobby

Some CPD courses are more about fun than work. Learn to garden, decorate a cake, or play the ukulele.

Pay When Your Register

You must complete the payment process to reserve your seat, or you will be unenrolled.

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.

In-Person

Identification is required / Se requiere ID al registrarse en persona
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: Welcome Center,
Room N-6.108a,
5800 Uvalde Road, Houston

South Campus: Administration Bldg.,
Room S-8.1403,
13735 Beamer Road, Houston

Online

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.

Email

Download and complete this registration form, then 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

Phone

Call 281-542-2020 to register by phone.

Please have your personal information, as well as the course you'd like to take, ready when you call.

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