Penn State Berks Continuing Education

Let’s make this real:

If you were picking your next continuing education program today, what would be the deciding factor?

💬 Shorter timeline?
💬 Online flexibility?
💬 Stronger job outcome?

Check out Penn State Berks Continuing Education and compare convenience, clarity, and career value.

What would make your next step feel doable?

https://berks.psu.edu/continuing-education

🔵⚪The Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) certificate program is offered at the Penn State Berks Campus in an evening study program. Classes are hands on and provide students with the skills needed to become experts in automation design. Our first cohort filled up immediately, so a second new cohort for PLC Basics is now being offered! Hurry registration fills up fast!

Dates: Mondays, September 14 - November 2, 2026
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
In-person at Penn State Berks Campus
Register: https://berks.psu.edu/continuing-education/certificate-programs-adult-learners/plc-industry-certificate-program

👣 August is a month of transition—when footsteps in the sand begin to point toward what’s next. As summer winds down, it’s the perfect moment to return to your goals, your growth, and your path forward.

A single step can change everything.

Continuing Education helps you take that step with confidence—whether you’re restarting your journey, exploring a new direction, or building momentum for the year ahead.

Your future leaves a trail. Make each step intentional.🦁🐾
https://berks.psu.edu/continuing-education

🚀 New course alert!
Build confidence using AI at work with Responsible AI: Ethics, Safety & Practical Workplace Use at Penn State Berks. This 10-hour course helps professionals, managers, and teams explore AI tools with clarity, responsibility, and real-world application.
Learn how to navigate bias, privacy, accuracy, human oversight, and workplace use cases — without the hype.
📅 Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 4, 2026
🖥️ Live via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://berks.psu.edu/ce/certificate-programs-adult-learners/responsible-ai-practical-workplace-use

Looking for an evening course that conveniently fits into your work schedule? Our Industrial Electricity Certificate courses are in-person at Penn State Berks from 6 - 9 PM on Wednesdays!

Foundations of Industrial Electricity – starts this fall 2026
This course will cover safety, electrical print reading, overcurrent protection, and basic electrical theory.
Dates: Wednesdays, September 9 - October 21, 6-9 PM

Application of Industrial Electricity –
This course will cover transformers, motor controls and starters, power quality, and generators and emergency power.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 28 - December 16, 6-9 PM (no class 11/25)

Limited spots available, register today!
https://berks.psu.edu/continuing-education/certificate-programs-adult-learners/industrial-electricity-certificate

Often overlooked, water💦 is considered by brewers as the key ingredient on the road to high quality beer. In this course you will learn the important role water plays in the brewing process, how its chemistry affects mash efficiency, beer mouthfeel, overall beer quality, and what brewers can do when the water source that is available to them isn’t the best option for brewing. Register today! 🍻

Water (Craft Brewing) Zoom class is held Thursday evenings 8/31-10/16 from 8-9pm

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Craft Brewing Certificate Craft Brewing Certificate

Business of Beer starts August 31st! Knowing how to brew high quality beer from start to finish is only one part of the equation. If your goal is to go beyond the brewhouse and start your own brewery, this module will dive into some of the key aspects and goals to get your brewery off the ground and in front of thirsty customers looking for the ‘next big thing.’🍺

The course will be offered 8/31 – 10/16/2026. This is a remote learning opportunity with Zoom instruction/discussions held Wednesday evenings from 8-9pm.

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Craft Brewing Certificate Craft Brewing Certificate

Thinking about switching careers?
Continuing Education might be your new best friend.
You don’t need a huge life overhaul — just a class or two to start building the skills for the job you actually want.

Learn a little, grow a lot.
Your next move is totally within reach.
Check out all the course and certificate offerings at Penn State Berks Continuing Education.

https://berks.psu.edu/continuing-education

Wine Fining, Filtration, & Bottling starts August 24th! 🍷🍇
This course provides an in-depth look at clarification, stabilization and packaging processes found in the winery. Topics include common fining agents, their uses and application; filtration systems and media; and packaging options, including pouches, bottles and kegs.

Aug. 24 - Oct. 16

This course incorporates online lecture with scheduled Zoom discussions Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm on Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, & Oct. 7.

👉To learn more and register:
https://berks.psu.edu/continuing-education/certificate-programs-adult-learners/winemaking-certificate

Want a career change? Make your move.🎯
A single Continuing Ed class can flip the script fast.
New skills. New confidence. New opportunities.

Your next chapter starts now.