Italian Sunday Suppers- Learn how to cook five complete rustic Italian meals in the Italian Sunday Suppers classes.
LifeLong Learning @ WCC
Personal Enrichment. Professional Development.
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Learn how to paint using watercolors, ride a motorcycle, start a consulting practice, conduct a successful job search, design effective websites, master Excel, handle medical emergencies, install ceramic tile, speak Spanish, play the piano, instill strong reading and writing skills in your child, write everything from business reports to poetry, 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
1 class Unleash your artistic side through classes about drawing, jewelry making, photography, pottery making, watercolor painting, and related subjects.
- Business
5 classes Start or boost your business career with a variety of classes, most of which are conveniently offered online. If you need to learn a business-related computer program, check the Computers & Technology category.
- Careers
2 classes Looking for a career? Or maybe a career change? Explore everything from launching a home-based business to working as a paralegal.
- Computers & Technology
5 classes Master programs ranging from Access to Word, or learn the basics about computers and the Internet if you're a computer novice.
- Construction
5 classes If you work in the construction industry, these classes offer practical, up-to-date information about everything from construction codes to home inspections.
- Education & Test Prep
No classes Michigan K-12 educators can enhance their classroom skills while earning SB-CEUs toward renewal of their certificates, and students and professionals can get help preparing for a variety of college-related and professional exams.
- 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
No classes Improve your tennis game or try Tai chi chuan, which has been called an "internal Chinese martial art."
- Food & Drink
7 classes Discover the joy of cooking if you're a novice, or learn how to cook special meals and treats if you're more experienced.
- Health & Wellness
4 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
1 class Explore diverse historical topics, enhance your knowledge of the legal system, or prepare to become a paralegal.
- Home & Garden
10 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
No 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. If you're looking for classes about kids, check the Family & Parenting category.
- Languages
No classes Refresh your knowledge of a language or tackle a new one, ranging from American Sign Language to Spanish.
- Motorcycle & Automotive
No 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
No classes Always wanted to learn how to play the piano? Here's your chance. You also can deepen your appreciation and enjoyment of dance and different types of music.
- Nursing & Health Care
No classes Nurses, veterinary assistants, and people interested in 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
1 class 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
9 classes If you're a social worker, enhance your practical knowledge in numerous areas and examine career options while earning contact hours toward your license renewal.
- Writing & Literature
No classes Whatever you write — business reports, grant proposals, fiction, or poetry — learn to do it better in a supportive environment.