Lafayette Reporter

Online summer courses being offered by the Office of Professional and  Continuing Education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette  reflect its new emphasis on professional learning, career training and  academic enrichment.

Registration is under way for about 15 online courses that begin July  5; they will cover subjects such as digital marketing, management,  virtual leadership, workplace communication, literacy and writing.  Registration is also under way for courses that will begin this fall, in  areas such as cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence,  software engineering and educational training.

Changing industry and workforce trends have resulted in a widespread shift in continuing education,  explained Martha Bryant, director of the Office of Professional and  Continuing Education. “The focus is on now on courses designed for  developing or enhancing professional skills – including with  certifications – rather than non-credentialed professional courses and  leisure learning.”

The OPCE continues to provide a range of its popular certificate  programs and courses such as human resources and food safety training,  notary public exam readiness and ACT preparation. It has also begun  offering an eSports summer camp. Electronic sports are multiplayer video  game contests that have spawned a multibillion dollar industry.

Collaboration with industry for training and certification programs  also continues to be a focus, including through state-funded programs  and courses tailored to meet needs of businesses and organizations.

Learn more about the Office of Professional and Continuing Education, how to register for courses or their prices. Email ce@louisiana.edu or call (337) 482-6386 with questions.

Caption: Registration is under way for summer  courses being offered by UL Lafayette’s Office of Professional and  Continuing Education that reflect its emphasis on professional learning,  career training and academic enrichment. Graphic credit: University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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