Professional and Continuing Education
Professional and Continuing Education
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Western Washington University's in-person events and programs are canceled for spring and summer. For more information, contact Outreach and Continuing Education programs and refer to Western's website for coronavirus updates: COVID-19 Updates

Professional and Continuing Education

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INVENT. LAUNCH. GROW. LEAD.

Western provides a range of options to help you achieve your career and professional goals. From professional certificates and bootcamps to test preparation programs and short courses, Western gives you the edge you need to shine on the job site.

Full-Stack Bootcamp Programs

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Computers & IT

Invent the Future

Launch a coding career online or in-person. Flexible options

PMP Preparation Course

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Business Leadership

Prepare to Succeed

Gain the knowledge and practice needed to take the Project Management Professional® Exam

Certificate in Business Management

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Business

Grow Your Potential

Flexible 5-week Business Certificate

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation

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Leadership Entrepreneurship

Lead the Way

Inspire collaboration, creativity, ideation and productivity

Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate

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Leadership Entrepreneurship

Take the Lead

Take charge in your current career or in your own start-up

Leadership Essentials

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Leadership

Lead with Confidence

Learn effective, positive, innovative and responsible leadership strategies to take your team to new heights

SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY

3M new-collar positions require specific skills but not a bachelor’s degree

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42% of employees say they expect to have three or more careers in their lifetimes

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Limitless ways to engage with Western resources

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Get Started

  1. Step 1: Browse the programs, and find the course/certificate that fits your career goals
  2. Step 2: Register, and let the learning begin
  3. Step 3: Stay in touch with Western about other Professional and Continuing Education offerings

locations

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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.

Find out more about Western’s locations.

Locations

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Carrier ship Bremerton
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