University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies

University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies Providing high-quality continuing education and learning opportunities for adults since 1913.

The College of Continuing and Professional Studies is one of the most diverse of the University of Minnesota’s 19 colleges and schools. The College’s primary audience is adult learners; our mission is to provide high-quality continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities for professional development, personal enrichment, career transitions, and academic growth. Each year, the College serves more than 50,000 learners working toward individualized or applied degrees or certificates; accessing the University's credit courses; or participating in short courses, workshops and events. Tens of thousands of additional learners benefit from the professional learning environment provided by our Continuing Education Conference Center. We are also home to Radio K, the award-winning student-run radio station of the University of Minnesota.

Oops! He did it again. Peter Hilger, a veteran cyclotourist and faculty director of the UMN Construction Management prog...
09/19/2026

Oops! He did it again. Peter Hilger, a veteran cyclotourist and faculty director of the UMN Construction Management program, recently completed his 26th journey—this time through Nova Scotia. In the end, he traveled 862 miles, climbed 34,160 feet in elevation (that’s about 6.4 miles straight up!), and lost 7 pounds. He also wrote a blog about the experience.

UMN IT Infrastructure students, faculty, staff, advisory board members and industry partners: The Third Annual ITI Sympo...
09/18/2026

UMN IT Infrastructure students, faculty, staff, advisory board members and industry partners: The Third Annual ITI Symposium is just weeks away!

Join us Tuesday, October 6, for How to AI-Proof Your Career: Everything You Need to Know About Agentic AI, featuring keynote speaker Sean Gayle, Director of AI Application Engineering at Microsoft.

The event will also feature a student innovation spotlight, panel discussion and small-group roundtables.

Save your seat and RSVP today! z.umn.edu/itisymposium3

The tattoo on Kendra White’s arm reads, “You are safe with me.” It’s a sentiment she has been living since her volunteer...
09/18/2026

The tattoo on Kendra White’s arm reads, “You are safe with me.” It’s a sentiment she has been living since her volunteer service on a su***de hotline to her work at an inpatient hospital counseling young people. Now, as an Integrated Behavioral Health master’s student, she is even more committed to helping youth in crisis. Link to her story in the comments.

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If you’re a current graduate student in a mental or s*xual health program or someone who works with individuals who seek...
09/17/2026

If you’re a current graduate student in a mental or s*xual health program or someone who works with individuals who seek counseling, we’ve got the perfect enhancement to your training toolkit. Supplement your skills with the Trauma Informed Care Graduate Certificate and elevate your resume and your practice. Offered completely online. No GRE required. Link to more info in comments.



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Our new Trauma Informed Care Certificate fills a specialized education and training gap.

Treating trauma requires a specific approach and knowledge.
Targeted training in trauma-informed care can boost your career or current graduate program.

In the Trauma Informed Care Graduate Certificate you’ll learn how to:
build safety and trust,
address long-term trauma,
prevent re-traumatization,
manage trauma symptoms,
practice trauma-informed cultural responsiveness,
apply skills in real-world settings.

Give your clients the collaborative, empowering care they deserve.
The Trauma Informed Care Graduate Certificate is now accepting applications!
https://ccaps.umn.edu/trauma

Want to strengthen your English language skills? Student English Language Support (SELS) offers free individual tutoring...
09/15/2026

Want to strengthen your English language skills? Student English Language Support (SELS) offers free individual tutoring, group workshops, and conversation opportunities to help UMN multilingual undergraduate students develop English communication skills for academic, professional and social purposes. Tutoring sessions are available in person or online.

Minnesota English Language Program

During the time between submitting applications for graduate school and decision time, Linh Luong received a surprising ...
09/15/2026

During the time between submitting applications for graduate school and decision time, Linh Luong received a surprising medical diagnosis. “I thought, having a neuroscience background, you just throw medicine at it, and it will be fine,” she says. That wasn't exactly the case for the Master of Biological Sciences alumna, but she persevered, and with the help of her advisor, found a path to graduation that worked for her. Today, she is a quality engineer for Forj Medical! Find the link to her story in the comments.

Are you curious about how your credits might transfer into the Health and Wellbeing Sciences degree at CCAPS? The HWS ma...
09/15/2026

Are you curious about how your credits might transfer into the Health and Wellbeing Sciences degree at CCAPS? The HWS major may accept credits from courses you’ve already taken at the University of Minnesota or elsewhere.

Check out our easy to understand transfer guides on our website. Final application deadline for spring is Dec. 1! Link to the details in comments.

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09/11/2026

Change initiatives rarely fail because of the plan. More often, they falter because people don’t feel informed, supported or prepared for what’s ahead.

Explore why leading change starts with understanding the human side of transformation and how professionals can build the communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills that help change succeed in “Managing Change Is About Leading People.” https://ccaps.umn.edu/story/managing-change-about-leading-people

The Midlife Academy welcomes caregiver advocate Allison Breininger for a free webinar on the realities of caregiving in ...
09/11/2026

The Midlife Academy welcomes caregiver advocate Allison Breininger for a free webinar on the realities of caregiving in midlife. Get practical strategies for balancing work, family, personal goals and the needs of someone you love.

Free Webinar: Real Talk on Caregiving in Midlife
September 25, noon-1 pm Central Time

Link to registration in the comments.

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We all know that social media, fiction and reality shows aren't the most trustworthy sources of s*x and relationship adv...
09/11/2026

We all know that social media, fiction and reality shows aren't the most trustworthy sources of s*x and relationship advice. So where can a young person turn to for answers to questions like:

➡️ How do I know if a relationship is healthy?
➡️ What does real consent sound like in an ongoing relationship?
➡️ How do I communicate boundaries without hurting someone?

Turns out, young adults actually want comprehensive s*x education. Our latest feature breaks down why inclusive, evidence-based s*xual health education matters more than ever and how trained professionals are leading the conversation. Link to article in comments.

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