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Lifelong learning & leisure programs to enjoy the fullness of life.

Professional Education offers a wide variety of non-credit classes, programs, professional certificates and training to help professionals advance their careers. The primary mission of the Office of Professional Education is to offer learning opportunities to all people of all ages using the expertise of our faculty, business partners and alumni.
Attend a scheduled class or contact us to arrange a customized, onsite program at your facility. If you have any questions please call 860-832-2277.
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From the Blog
Continuing Education and Professional Development Between Jobs
Whether you have been subject to corporate downsizing, have taken time off to tend to family, or are voluntarily taking time between jobs, continuing education may be just what you need to learn new skills that will be valuable to your next employer. Even if you seem...
The Surprising Connection Between Boredom and Innovation
It's great that we have entertainment and things to do at our fingertips 24/7, but should we always fight boredom? The answer appears to be "no," according to studies that show that boredom can have a surprising effect on creativity and innovation. Boredom is more...
Top 5 Ways to Be Innovative in Work and Life
Being innovative means having new ideas and doing new things that you haven't done before as well as doing familiar things in different ways. Chances are, your work and your life are interconnected in many ways, which means that innovations in one will often carry...