Career training at your convenience!
Professional Education at NSCC offers the largest resource of workforce development training north of Boston. You can explore a new career or upgrade your industry credentials with affordable, short-term courses that fit your busy life. New sessions are offered year-round, in online and hybrid formats, and with opportunities for credit for prior learning.
See our Fall 2024 Classes
Explore a new career or upgrade your credentials
Certification & Licensing
Industry-recognized, short-term, noncredit training that can help you advance your career.
Online Courses
Open enrollment, self-paced courses that can help you acquire professional-level positions.
Free Training
Free short-term training for careers in high demand on the North Shore for qualifying applicants.
Contact Us
If you have a question about a current class or how to register for non-credit courses, please email or call us. You can also reference our Frequently Asked Questions.
professional@northshore.edu
978-236-1200
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Earn credit for Prior and Experiential Learning
You may be able to receive college credit for prior and experiential learning that takes place via volunteering, employment, seminars, workshops, completion of non-credit courses, military training, or cultural experiences. To learn more contact cas@northshore.edu or complete the Alternative Studies Contact Form.
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