Advance Your Skills

Webster's Department of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning advances, promotes, coordinates and supports a wide range of community programs and partnerships in the public and private sectors.

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Discover a Few of the Programs We Have to Offer

This immersive course will cover all aspects of publishing but especially focuses on helping you write that all-important proposal that gets your foot in the door and launches your career as an author.

The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students with the knowledge necessary to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults.

This course introduces students to the knowledge and applied skills required of entry-level behavior technicians.

This hands-on course equips business professionals with the knowledge and strategies to evaluate, adopt and use AI effectively in the workplace. Participants will learn how to identify meaningful AI opportunities, select the right tools, improve productivity and make informed decisions while managing privacy. 

Get creative with clay in this hands-on introduction to hand-built ceramics! Students will explore fundamental techniques — including pinch, coil and slab building — to create a variety of functional and sculptural pieces. 

The program explores topics including Social Security-claiming strategies, Medicare and IRMAA, retirement income planning, tax-efficient retirement decisions, investments and estate planning. 

Don't Miss Out on Our Training Opportunities

 

The Department of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning focuses on four key areas: professional development, lifelong learning, personal development and corporate training. We develop and present education and training opportunities designed to sharpen skills, steward a love of learning, grow personal interests and enhance company's skill sets. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

Webster University’s Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning offerings support professional growth, personal development and lifelong learning through flexible programs, micro-credentials and skill-building opportunities.

These offerings are ideal for working professionals, adult learners, career changers and anyone interested in personal or professional enrichment.

Options may include:
  • Micro-credentialing programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Online learning options
  • Flexible pathways for career growth and personal enrichment
  • Other options include business, education, technology, healthcare and additional career-focused or personally enriching areas — and more

Yes. Many learners choose continuing education to gain focused skills or explore a subject area without committing to a full degree program.

Yes. Webster offers flexible online learning options designed to fit busy schedules.

No. Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning can also support personal development, confidence building, intellectual curiosity and the joy of learning something new.

Yes. Webster’s flexible learning options are designed to support adults balancing education with work, family and other responsibilities.

You can explore available programs, request more information and apply when you are ready.

For Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning questions, contact:
Maggie Doyle Ervin
Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
Email: margaretervin@webster.edu

Fill out a short application, sign our waiver and add the course to the cart. Once you complete the process, you will be able to view the course in Canvas and get more information.

Find Out More

Contact Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

ocp@webster.edu
314-246-2438

If you are interested in developing a training program for Webster University, please fill out our interest form, and we will reach out to you. 

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