Continuing Education

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About Continuing Education

At National Park College, we are committed to strengthening our community by providing opportunities for lifelong learning, personal enrichment, workforce development, and career advancement. Whether you're exploring a new interest, enhancing your professional skills, earning industry-recognized credentials, or pursuing training in fields such as advanced manufacturing, hospitality, public safety, health and wellness, and more, we offer programs designed to help you succeed. Through in-person and online learning opportunities, including our partnership with ed2go, there is something for every learner. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals.

If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive a paper copy of our schedule, please email us at training@np.edu. 

Information

Information about classes

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On-Campus

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Register for classes in Continuing Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Culinary and Hospitality.

The Continuing Education department offers over 50 classes to choose from, and we provide flexible times to better fit your needs and schedule. Classes are open to adults of all ages, and most are offered on our beautiful campus.

Turn your interests into opportunities. Whether you're advancing your career, developing workforce skills, or exploring a new hobby, our programs offer practical, hands-on learning experiences that help you grow, achieve your goals, and stay competitive in today's workforce.

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Online development

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The Ed2Go Online Non-Credit Instruction Center allows you to gain new personal and professional skills! Our online course are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you! Two ways to learn! In our instructor-led courses, you study and interact with a cohort over a six-week schedule.

Courses start monthly with twice-weekly lesson plans. For the independent learner, our self-paced courses provide access to all lessons immediately with up to three months to complete.

career training 

Online Career Training Programs

Prepare for your new career or get a recognized certification. These expert-developed courses offer a flexible way to learn. Open enrollments let you start any time. And with up to 18 months access, you can learn when it's convenient to you.

Each course also comes with a dedicated Student Advisor, so you're supported throughout your learning journey. These programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

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Registration & Refund Policy

Anyone can enroll in non-credit continuing education courses. Participants generally do not need to have a certain level of prior education. These non-credit courses are not designed to meet college degree requirements, but may provide needed CEUs (continuing education units) for professionals upgrading their skills or needing industry recognized certifications.

Register in person, on the phone, online, or email. Registration fees vary from course to course and are listed in the current On-Campus schedule.

If a student will not be able to attend a course, requests for refunds or transfers of 100% of payment should be made at least five (5) business days prior to the first class meeting.

Canceled Classes

Help us keep your selected class on schedule. Register early! Each class has a minimum required enrollment to make. We may cancel a class because we did not know you planned to take it. We have to cancel classes with low enrollment ahead of time, so sign up at least one week in advance to reserve your seat. Encourage a friend to join you. Sometimes two or three people make a difference between a class making and being canceled.

Teach a Class

We are always looking for instructors to teach non-credit classes in Business, Art, Health, Technology, or Special Interest. If you would like information about teaching, please contact Ginger Ladehoff at 501-760-4156.

1) Download Course Proposal

Download the Course Proposal (PDF or Word Document). Then fill out the necessary information on the document.

2) Send Document

Once you finish filling out the Course Proposal, email to Ginger Ladehoff, or mail to:

National Park College
Attn: Ginger Ladehoff
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913


If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive a copy of our schedule, email us at training@np.edu.

 

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