Center for Continuing and Professional Education

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The Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) offers certificate programs, online courses, and workshops for professional development. These opportunities are led by faculty who are not only experts in their fields but also provide engaging and excellent learning experiences.

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Featuring courses for professional advancement, personal enrichment,
and leisure studies.

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On Campus Programs

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Designed to equip the beginning healthcare student in attaining the necessary skills to help individuals maintain their health at the highest possible level.


SHRM Certification Prep Program

Looking to earn your SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification, but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Join our expert exam prep course to make sure you’re ready for your exam.


Health Careers Training Institute

Certificate programs in: Clinical Medical Assistant; Medical Administrative Assistant; Medical Billing and Coding Specialist; Phlebotomy Technician


Front Line Leadership Certificate Program

These 3-hour workshops are just what your front-line leaders need to help them develop the skills to succeed on the job.


Microsoft Excel Certificate Program

The Microsoft Excel Proficiency Certificate Program is 36 hours in length, consisting of six 6-hour courses.


Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technicians perform and participate in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, scanning, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment. These Technicians play a critical role in preventing infection by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies.

 


Bartow History Lecture Series

Expand your understanding of Bartow’s vibrant history through our upcoming lecture series!

 


2024 HR Seminar

Join us for our Annual Human Resources Seminar on October 10th! Get ready for insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and networking opportunities tailored specifically for HR professionals.


Online Courses

Fundamental Courses

Learn new personal and professional skills from a wide range of highly interactive courses.


Professional Development and Self-Study Courses

A flexible way to learn and acquire sought-after professional certificates and industry-recognized certifications.


Real Estate

Online Real Estate Courses for Pre-Licensing, Exam Prep, Post-Licensing, and Continuing Education


Whether you are seeking to learn new skills for a new job, to strengthen your current occupational skills, to increase your knowledge of technology, to learn a foreign language, or to have fun and meet new people, you will find the class that is right for you.

If you are an employer searching for specialized training for your employees, we will work with you to design a program to address whatever challenges you are facing in the 21st century workforce. We offer a variety of leadership courses, as well as workshops on diversity, inclusion, safety, retention, and other timely topics. Remember, learning is a lifelong process. Join the thousands of people throughout Northwest Georgia who are enriching their lives through the quality of educational opportunities available through Georgia Highlands College Continuing Education department.

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Learn more:
Call 678-872-8240, or email conted@highlands.edu.
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Whitney Puckett Manager 678-872-8510 wpuckett@highlands.edu
Annette Diaz Event Coordinator 678-872-8509 adiaz@highlands.edu
Teresa McCoy Administrative Assistant 678-872-8230 tmccoy@highlands.edu

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