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Professional Education

Why Choose Mason CPE?

Learn From a Leading University

George Mason's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) unit is designed for busy professionals. We see more than 3,000 students a year upskill their abilities so they qualify to advance their careers, work in new industries and with new clientele. Our courses include training and education for professionals to maintain their certifications and licensing.

We bring more than 35 years of experience helping career-driven individuals qualify for new and exciting opportunities with technical knowledge, industry-based micro-credentials, and professional certificates. Our multidisciplinary courses are created in partnership with industry leaders so you gain a competitive edge for in-demand positions. They cover topics that include business, human resources, IT and security, cloud computing, leadership, project management, and more.

If you have any questions or need additional information contact us at cpeinfo@gmu.edu, (703) 993-2109, or click on the request information button.

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Online courses offered through CPE are designed to close in-demand skill gaps for the most popular industries. Upskilling your abilities can help you advance your role and tells employers you're dedicated to working with the most current knowledge and best practices and are comfortable using the most recent technologies. 

Our portfolio of online programs is a transformational starting point for those entering the job market as well as for those who are unemployed or without a degree. Badge programs, professional certificates, and test-prep classes that lead to certifications all serve as proof points that you're a qualified professional who's ready for the workforce.

Changing your career or the industry you work in? We partner with industry professionals to offer you online, relevant, and role-focused courses and micro-credentials that help you retool your skills and succeed on your new path. 

Whether you need to earn CEUs to maintain your licensing or certification, need to earn certifications to advance your career, or simply want to continue your education for your own personal edification, we dedicate ourselves to providing you with the latest knowledge and experiences to help you stay fulfilled.

Dedicated to Career Excellence & Affordability

  • Ranked as Times Higher Education, Best U.S. University under 50 years old
  • Listed as the largest public research university in Virginia
  • Issues digital badges for some programs so you can easily demonstrate new skills to employers
  • Recognized as a Money “Best Value” college
  • Connects you to financial assistance opportunities
  • Provides programs for individuals, corporations, organizations, and federal agencies

 

Find Your Course by Career Field

Select the career field you want to study to all related courses and professional certificates. Individual courses and certificates will indicate on their pages if they offer CEUs and/or a digital badge. If you need more information contact us at cpeinfo@gmu.edu or through this request information form.