Continuing Education
Continuing Education is an open learning community that offers affordable, non‑credit courses for those who are interested in short‑term personal enrichment and professional development opportunities.
Lifelong Learning
Expand your knowledge, explore a longtime interest, and meet new people. Whether you're interested in finding a new hobby or meeting a professional goal, we have something for everyone! Learn about our options below and choose from a variety of courses taught by passionate educators and subject matter experts.
Personal Enrichment
- Explore a longtime personal interest or develop a new hobby
- Offered during weeknights or weekends
- Taught in-person on Shoreline's campus or live online using Zoom
- Classes begin throughout each quarter
Featured Classes:
- Blank Page Blues
- Building a Mystery Novel
- Digital SLR Photography for Beginners
- Food and Wine: Neurology of Taste and Smell
- Launch your Side Hustle
- Leveraging LinkedIn
- Moving to Windows 11
- Creating Backyard Wildlife Habitats
See all personal enrichment courses Download our Winter 2022 Catalog
Professional Development
- Prepare for industry certification, explore a new career, or practice for a standardized exam
- Online only
- Instructor-led and self-paced options available
- Most classes begin every six weeks
Featured Classes:
- A to Z Grant Writing
- AutoCAD 2021 Certified User
- CCA Medical Coding and Billing
- Certified Paralegal
- GRE Prep Series
- HVAC/R Certified Technician
- Introduction to Python 3 Programming
- Veterinary Assistant Series
Explore all professional development courses
Virtual STEAM Classes for Kids
Launch your creativity with Black Rocket!
We're partnering with Black Rocket to offer creative online computing classes this Fall, Winter and Spring 2022. Every student will be empowered to be creative and bring their ideas to life from concept to creation! Classes are designed for kids between 8 and 14 years old and scheduled for 6 sessions. Camp registration opens December 1st, but you can still register for fall classes now.
Clock Hours for Educators
OSPI Professional Development
Shoreline Community College offers continuing education clock hours for teachers and educators. Pay a $15 fee once per quarter and earn clock hours for any courses taken during that quarter.