Continuing Education is Our Business
Everyone's journey is different. ODU's School of Continuing Education program can help you reach your goals. Whether you want to advance your career, get started in a new field, or pursue a new passion, we have a wide variety of courses and certificate programs that will help you move ahead and stay ahead. And many of these courses are available online, giving you the options and flexibility to learn from your home, and at your own pace.
Why ODU School of Continuing Education?
- Advance or begin a new career or pursue your passion
- Faculty are experts in their fields
- Flexible online formats available for most courses
- Quality credit and non-credit programs
Featured Programs:

Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Advance your HR career with Old Dominion University's SHRM Learning System Course or SHRM Essentials. Earn the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) and prove your knowledge, competency, and value to colleagues and to employers looking for a competitive edge in today's global economy.

Certified Medical Assistant
Earn three, in-demand healthcare certifications as a clinical medical assistant, an EKG and a Phlebotomy technician in as little as five months.

Paralegal Certificate
This nationally acclaimed non-credit program was designed by attorneys, judges and paralegals, and is taught exclusively by practicing attorneys and judges.

EXPLORE ALL PROGRAMS
The School offers a variety of programs in industries like business, education, technology, and more!