Advance Your Skills

Webster's Department of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning advances, promotes, coordinates and supports a wide range of community programs and partnerships in the public and private sectors.

If you want to learn new skills, change careers, enhance your marketability or develop a new hobby, we have the classes that fit your learning needs.

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The Department of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning focuses on four key areas: professional development, lifelong learning, personal development and corporate training. We develop and present education and training opportunities designed to sharpen skills, steward a love of learning, grow personal interests and enhance company's skill sets. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Webster University’s Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning offerings support professional growth, personal development and lifelong learning through flexible programs, micro-credentials and skill-building opportunities.

These offerings are ideal for working professionals, adult learners, career changers and anyone interested in personal or professional enrichment.

Options may include:
  • Micro-credentialing programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Online learning options
  • Flexible pathways for career growth and personal enrichment

Yes. Many learners choose continuing education to gain focused skills or explore a subject area without committing to a full degree program.

Yes. Webster offers flexible online learning options designed to fit busy schedules.

Available subjects may vary, but options can include business, education, technology, health care and other career-focused or personally enriching areas.

No. Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning can also support personal development, confidence building, intellectual curiosity and the joy of learning something new.

Yes. Webster’s flexible learning options are designed to support adults balancing education with work, family and other responsibilities.

You can explore available programs, request more information and apply when you are ready.

For Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning questions, contact:
Maggie Doyle Ervin
Director of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
Email: margaretervin@webster.edu

Find Out More

Contact Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

ocp@webster.edu
314-246-2438

If you are interested in developing a training program for Webster University, please fill out our interest form, and we will reach out to you. 

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