- Social Worker Continuing Education
- Expand your skills and earn contact hours toward license renewal in our Social Worker Professional Continuing Education classes.
LifeLong Learning @ WCC
Personal Enrichment. Professional Development.
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Learn how to paint, ride a motorcycle, master Excel, enhance digital photos, remodel your home, speak Spanish, play the piano, select wines, invest wisely, maintain your car, play tennis, prevent health problems, enhance your garden, and much more.
Explore the categories to see all of the LifeLong Learning classes that WCC currently offers. Some classes are aimed at specific groups of people, but they’re open to anyone.
We also offer free classes especially for seniors at senior centers throughout Washtenaw County.
21 categories (ordered alphabetically by category name)
- Art & Photography
24 classes Unleash your artistic side through classes about drawing, jewelry making, photography, pottery making, watercolor painting, and related subjects.
- Business
15 classes Start or boost your business career with a variety of classes. If you need to learn a business-related computer program, check the Computers & Technology category.
- Careers
5 classes Looking for a career? Or maybe a career change? Explore everything from starting a child care center to becoming a medical transcriptionist.
- Computers & Technology
36 classes Master programs ranging from Access to Word, or learn the basics about computers and the Internet if you're a computer novice.
- Construction
13 classes If you work in the construction industry, these classes offer practical, up-to-date information about everything from construction codes to residential building.
- Education
9 classes Michigan K-12 educators can enhance their classroom skills while earning SB-CEUs toward renewal of their certificates.
- Family & Parenting
No classes If you're a parent or you'll soon become one, you can learn about everything from childbirth preparation to how to help your kids do their best in school. If you're seeking classes for your kids, check the Kid Focus category.
- Fitness & Recreation
8 classes Improve your tennis game or try Tai chi chuan, which has been called an "internal Chinese martial art."
- Food & Drink
22 classes Learn how to cook special meals and treats, or explore beers and wines from around the world.
- Health & Wellness
25 classes Curious about alternative and complementary medicine? Gain insights into these practices, some of which date back thousands of years. Conventional medicine is covered, too, with classes about everything from health conditions to the latest prevention and treatment strategies.
- History & Law
7 classes Explore diverse historical topics, or enhance your knowledge about legal issues.
- Home & Garden
42 classes Whatever type of home remodeling project you may be considering, learn the step-by-step methods needed for success. And if your thumb tends to be green instead of bruised, pick up a wealth of gardening tips.
- Kid Focus
9 classes Parents: Help your kids express themselves through art, practice basketball fundamentals, learn to play keyboards, try different dance styles, or pursue other interests in classes with minimum ages between 5 and 8 years old.
- Languages
19 classes Refresh your knowledge of a language or tackle a new one, ranging from American Sign Language to Spanish.
- Motorcycle & Automotive
7 classes Learn how to ride a motorcycle or practice advanced motorcycle skills. And if you want to keep your car running in tiptop shape, check out the auto repair classes.
- Music, Dance & Drama
11 classes Always wanted to learn how to play the piano? Here's your chance. You also can develop skills in other musical areas, dance, and drama.
- Nursing & Health Care
12 classes Nurses and people interested in careers in fields like phlebotomy can learn a variety of new skills. Nurses can also earn continuing education contact hours necessary for license renewal through many of the classes.
- Personal Development
No classes Brush up on basic educational skills or find out how to communicate more effectively with friends, family members, and business colleagues.
- Personal Finance
9 classes Whether you're struggling to survive financially or you're well on your way to becoming rich, get advice on using your money wisely.
- Social Work
30 classes If you're a social worker, enhance your practical knowledge in numerous areas while earning contact hours toward your license renewal.
- Writing & Literature
1 class Whatever you write — business reports, grant proposals, fiction, or poetry — learn to do it better in a supportive environment.