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Professional & Continuing Education

Advance your career with professional programs from American University, offered and designed to fit your schedule.

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Advance Your Career

Whether you're building new skills, earning a credential, or preparing for an industry certification, American University's Professional & Continuing Education programs offer flexible, online learning that fits around your schedule and career goals.

Key Benefits

Learn from experts, build connections, and advance your career.

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Industry-Leading Minds

Our industry-leading instructors will teach you concepts and immerse you in building in-demand skills from Day 1 of your training.

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Professional Partnerships

We partner with key-industry organizations to provide you with the most in-demand skills and knowledge.

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Career-Advancing Network

Access to a diverse network of alumni and industry-driven faculty who play a key role in your next career move.

Featured Programs Take the next step toward a professional credential

Whether you're growing as a leader or preparing for a professional certification, these programs are designed to fit your schedule and move your career forward.

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Executive Coaching

Become a professional Executive Coach through our ICF-certified program. Be the catalyst for change in individuals, teams, and organizations.

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Human Resources Professional

Prepare for a career and professional certification in human resources (HR) 

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Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep

Learn key project management methods to earn your PMP certification.

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AU's Program Series Bundle Courses grouped into focused learning paths, step by step.

Each series bundle takes you through a structured learning path, combining multiple courses that build on each other from start to finish. And because everything is packaged together, you save more than if you enrolled in each course individually.
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Short Professional Courses Learn something new, at your own pace and your own budget.

Browse 100+ affordable online courses covering business, tech, creative skills, and more. Each course is self-paced and designed to fit your schedule, no degree required.

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Career Training Courses

In partnership with Ed2go, AU's online learning partner. Enrollment and coursework are completed on Ed2go's platform.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt & Green Belt

Certification prep · Self-paced

Learn root-cause analysis and process improvement to boost efficiency. Prepares you for the Yellow Belt and Green Belt exams.

Fully online.

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Graphic Design & Photoshop

Design skills · Self-paced

Learn industry-standard tools and design principles, from photo editing and typography to layout and visual storytelling.

Fully online.

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Solutions for Your Organization Partner with AU to design a learning experience built around your team's goals.

Our custom programs bring together AU's academic expertise and your organization's unique needs. Whether you're looking to upskill your workforce, develop emerging leaders, or build expertise in a specific area, we work with you to design a program that delivers real results

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Custom Programs

Tailored learning experiences for organizations looking to upskill their teams and drive meaningful impact.

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