Continuing Education

Workforce Preparation - OSHA Class Registration

Older Adult Classes - Tai Chi, Art Therapy, and other Wellness Classes for older adults Registration Page

Class Schedule — Spring 2020 Course Schedule (PDF)

Southwestern College is pleased to offer our South County residents and business community a wide variety of interesting courses and programs through our Continuing Education Office.

We provide students with extended studies designed to support professional advancement and personal success. There are no transcripts or grades; many are tuition-free, while other offerings require a nominal fee.

We offer classes at several locations throughout South County as well as at our Chula Vista Campus and Higher Education Centers in National City, San Ysidro, and Otay Mesa. These courses are listed in the Continuing Education Schedule (PDF), published three times per year.

We look forward to partnering with you to meet your life-long learning needs.

Tending to our community’s needs, Noncredit courses provide students with extended studies designed to support professional advancement and personal success. Noncredit courses are open to the public, without prerequisites, with flexible and convenient schedule, offered consistently every year and term, some are eligible for certificates, prepare students for credit courses, and prepare students for the workforce. These classes are designed to meet the needs of adult learners with demanding schedules looking to increase basic or career-specific skills and older adults. Noncredit education provides access to learning without the financial weight serving as an educational gateway and portal to the future. Each course must meet a minimum-enrollment requirement in order to be offered. Register for a Noncredit Course.
Supporting and promoting life-long learning, our Community Service Courses bring to the classroom the expertise of industry-specific professionals to introduce our students to a new professional field or enhance our students’ skills already in that field. Classes are offered based on community interest and availability of instructors. Each course must meet a minimum-enrollment requirement in order to be offered. Take a moment to explore the various courses to see which option appeals to you r personal or professional interests. Register for a Fee Class.
Online Fundamental Courses

Taking learning beyond the walls of a classroom, online learning courses expand your opportunities to learn new skills or improve what you already know. Offering an extensive list of courses, online learning makes it possible for you to learn on the go, at your own pace, and in the comfort of your own environment. Lifelong Learning courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, easy to access, and led by an expert instructor. New sessions start monthly and are in six-week formats with lessons released on Wednesday and Friday of each week.

Comprehensive online course in a convenient six-week format

Expert instructors lead each course

Engaging student discussion areas

New sessions starting monthly

Confirmation of completion awarded with passing score

Not-for-Credit Courses

Explore our Fundamental Courses and register.

Online Career Training Programs

In this convenient format, we also offer Career Training Programs designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, who work to provide the student with effective web-based learning experiences.

Learn in-demand skills recognized by employers

Many courses prepare student for a national certification

Start anytime - work at your own pace and complete in 3 to 6 months and up to a year

Textbooks and learning materials are included

Support offered via phone, email, or live chat 7 days a week

Expert instructor assistance provided

Career Counselors are provided

Not-for-Credit Courses

Explore our Career Training Programs and register.
We collaborate with our community businesses and organizations to provide instruction to their teams and/or constituents. We offer instruction in a variety of locations to accommodate to the needs of our partners. To discuss further your training needs and our offerings, contact:
- Myesha Jackson, MBA
  Director of Continuing Education and Special Projects
  mjackson3@swccd.edu
  (619) 216-6631
We offer a variety of enrichment activities for students K-12 through our Continuing Education Department designed to empower and develop our community’s youth supporting their academic journey. Our Y.E.S. Academy is a summer program for elementary (beginning at 4th grade), middle, and high school students. Courses focus on a variety of topics, and provide hands-on experiences that are challenging, fund and engaging. The program strives for students to learn and grow in a college environment.

Explore Youth Programs

Continuing Education Navigation

Noncredit Class Registration

Follow the link above for steps to register for a noncredit class.

Fee Class Registration

Follow the link above for steps to register for a fee class.

Return to Programs & Academics

Meet Our Students!

Meet Rosa!

“Southwestern College Continuing Education Department is undeniably the best when it comes to teaching ‘Customer Service Superior Service Series’ courses. Instructor Rosas had amazing presentations. He was able to guide and give me the tools to enhance my knowledge in this field. It was a fantastic experience! I truly recommend to take these courses.”

-Rosa A. Yzabal

Meet Alberto!

"The Noncredit ESL courses, taught by Professor Stuardo at Southwestern College, have not only helped me understand and speak English better, but they have also helped me in all areas of my life. Before taking Noncredit ESL courses, I did not have the confidence to speak English. Now, I can easily communicate with others both in my personal, professional and educational life—thank you Continuing Education."

–Alberto Rodriguez

Meet Tomas!

"I must tell you, the OSHA 30 in Continuing Ed has been a great class for me – I have learned valuable information which I will be able to apply to my current jobs. And last but not least I will getting a 30 Hours OSHA General Industry Standard Card, and a certificate. I recommend the OSHA 30 hour General Industry course to supervisory and non supervisory staff."

- Tomas Munoz

Teach a Course

If you have an idea for a course, you would like to propose or would like to teach a class, or workshop through the Continuing Education Programming, please contact:

Myesha Jackson, MBA
Director of Continuing Education and Special Projects
Mjackson3@swccd.edu
(619) 216-6631

Note: In accordance to Title V, section 55002, a Community Service Offering must meet the following Minimum Requirements:

To be approved by the district governing board;
Designed for the physical, mental, moral, economic or civic development of persons enrolled therein;
provide subject matter content, resource materials, and teaching methods which the district governing boarddeems appropriate for the enrolled students;
Conducted in accordance with a perdetermined strategy or plan;
Open to all members of the community willing to pay fees to cover the cost of the offering;
Not claimed for apportionment purposes