Online Learning (Non-Credit)
Online Career Training
The Westfield State University Community Education department offers online career training courses in partnership with Gatlin Education Services. These are career-focused online courses designed to give you the latest in learning, and to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions in many in-demand occupations.
Our instructor-facilitated courses are available anytime, anywhere. All you need is a web-enabled computer and a desire to learn skills that will prepare you for a new career or update current skill sets. And even though you don’t have to attend class, you won’t be on your own. A team of available online professionals, anytime scheduling, and educational textbooks combine to give you a relevant, interactive learning experience.
You can find classes in the following programs:
- Healthcare Programs
- Business/Legal Programs
- Construction/Automotive Programs
- Internet, Design, and Technical Programs
- Networking/CompTIA Certification Training Programs
- Microsoft Certification Training Programs
- Video Game Design/Development Programs
For a complete listing of all titles by category, please visit our website at www.gatlineducation.com/westfield.
Online Learning
Westfield State University, in collaboration with ed2go, offers an extensive portfolio of online courses. ed2go is one of the few online learning programs that offer instructor-facilitated courses. Instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners.
Westfield State University’s online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end) and are available every month. They are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night.
You can find classes in the following categories:
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Graphic Design
- Web Page Design
- Web & Computer Programming
- PC Troubleshooting, Networking, & Security
- Digital Photography & Digital Video
- Writing & Publishing
- Test Prep
- Health Care, Nutrition, & Fitness
- Child Care & Parenting
- Math, Philosophy, & Science
- Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management
- Personal Development
- Sales & Marketing
- Health Care Continuing Education
- Computer Applications
- The Internet
- Web Graphics & Multimedia
- Database Management & Programming
- Languages
- Entertainment Industry
- Personal Finance & Wealth Building
- Personal Enrichment
- Art, History, Psychology, & Literature
- Accounting
- Start Your Own Business
- Business Administration
- Law & Legal Careers
- Courses for Teaching Professionals
To view a complete listing of classes by category and course descriptions visit the website at www.ed2go.com/westfield
Registration: You can register for Community Education online courses ONLINE at www.ed2go.com/westfield.
Requirements: All courses require Internet access, e-mail, the Netscape Navigator, or the Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit ed2go’s Online Instruction Center for more information.
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