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Web Development Bootcamp
Launch Your Web Development Career
Gain essential full-stack web development skills in just 12 weeks.
Certificate in Grant Writing
Unlock Funding Opportunities with Expertise
Master the art of grant writing to secure vital resources and drive positive change.
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Support English Language Learners
TESOL provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of second language learning and English language teaching methodologies and strategies.
Career training programs are available through Professional and Continuing Education at Western Washington University in partnership with ED2GO, a third-party provider. The programs are not taught by Western Washington University faculty. The courses are not offered for academic credit and are not degree eligible.
These career training programs are designed for individuals to learn at their own pace, making them perfect for busy professionals or individuals seeking a career change. Choose one of the programs or search the categories below to find a course that is right for you.
Human Resources Professional
Prepare for Career Success
Master the skills you need to gain an entry-level position in human resources and prepare to take the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification exam.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt
Achieve Precision in Process
Learn the principles of both Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt before sitting for the certification exams.
Nonprofit Manager
Examine the Fundamental Principles of Nonprofit Management
Explore the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team, discover the essential aspects of fundraising and become acquainted with the fundamentals of the budgeting process.
Business
Online management training and business skills programs can help you enter a new career field or advance your current skillset. Select programs even prepare you for industry-recognized certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP.
Computer Science
Prepare for a career in software development or web development with online programming courses and programs. Programs include sought after programming languages, like Java, C#, and HTML5.
Information Technology
Start your career in IT with foundational understanding of the industry. If you’re an advanced professional, prepare for in-demand IT certifications, to advance your career.
3 million new-collar positions require specific skills but not a bachelor’s degree.
42% of employees say they expect to have three or more careers in their lifetimes.
Cornerstone
Over 87% of millennial employees believe that workplace development and learning are becoming important for professional development.
Conveniently Located
Western Washington University is conveniently located throughout the Puget Sound and the Central Salish Sea regions and online. Whether personal enrichment or career related, Western can help you reach your educational goals.
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