School of Continuing Education
& Professional Development

Start, refresh, or renew your skills for the workforce!

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Non-credit courses to help fulfill your goals

The School of Continuing Education & Professional Development’s mission is to make the College more accessible to the public and to meet community needs not served by traditional College programs. We offer noncredit courses for individuals who want to enrich their cultural experiences or improve their professional or occupational skills. No record of previous education is necessary and there are no homework assignments, attendance requirements or grades for most classes.

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Online
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  • Registration is currently in progress. Register online or at a specific campus.
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Summer Camps

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It is summer time again! We offer a variety of camps for kids and teens, some of which include specific themes. Whether your children wish to learn new things or just have some old-fashioned summer fun, Miami Dade College has a camp for them. Summer camps are available June through August.

Adult Education: GED & ESOL

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The Adult Education program provides the English language skills, adult basic education, and GED preparation that adults need to further their education at the post-secondary level, obtain employment, play positive roles in the education of their children, and become involved community members

Corporate Training

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The professionals at Miami Dade College’s Center for Corporate Solutions have the skills and business experience to educate your staff. We can customize our courses and schedules to meet the needs of your business, all while keeping an eye on the bottom line.

Additional Highlights

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    Motorcycle Riding Certification

    This course is a research-based and action-oriented core curriculum designed to teach beginning motorcyclists of all ages the physical and mental skills necessary to ride safely on the street. Student workbooks, helmets and motorcycles are provided. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are exempt from further testing at the Division of Driver Licenses. Register at MTII or call 305-777-1550.

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    Training for Manufactured Construction Program - TRAMCON

    The TRAMCON career pathway includes on-the-job training and 7 nationally recognized trade certificates. The program courses are offered at no cost* to the participants and the program is multi-entry, and multi-exit. Credit for prior learning may also be awarded. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, achieve a 9 on the TABE exam, and be authorized to work in the United States.

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    OSHA - Susan Harwood Training Grant

    MDC is proud to be a recipient of the Susan Harwood Training Grant from OSHA. This grant is awarded to provide training and education programs for employers and workers at no cost on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of hazards in their workplaces.

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    Certified Financial Planner

    This Certification Program meets the needs of professionals who plan, assess, and evaluate a client's financial future through the development of a comprehensive financial plan. Individuals who successfully complete our program will fulfill the CFP Board 270 contact hour minimum education requirement and become eligible to sit for the CFP® Certification Exam.

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    Skills & Opportunity for the New American Workforce

    The Skills & Opportunity for the New American Workforce program offers a contextualized English as Second Language curriculum for retail employees, facilitated by an instructor in a non-traditional, interactive online, and face-to-face educational setting.

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    High School Equivalency Program Grant (HEP)

    MDC is proud to be a recipient of the High School Equivalency Program Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This grant is awarded to help students who currently work (or have worked) in agriculture obtain their G.E.D.

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    Miami Begins

    Miami Needs YOU to keep our visitors happy and our tourism economy strong! Sign up for the Miami Begins with Me Customer Service Champion Program. We offers four (4) one-hour classes that may be taken in any order and includes breakfast or lunch - all at NO COST to Miami International Airport employees and Miami-Dade Taxi Drivers!

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    The Green Urban Living Center (GULC)

    The Green Urban Living Center (GULC) at the North Campus is an education center dedicated to environmental education, sustainability, healthy eating, natural self-care, organic gardening, overall health and well-being. We are a proud recipient of the Gold Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program Certification

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    The Environmental Center

    The Environmental Center at the Kendall Campus offers a variety of classes, field trips, and workshops for children and adults in our 9-acre, native nature preserve. The Center features a pristine lake, an endangered pine rockland, hammocks, butterfly gardens, native plantings, an organic garden, and a variety of animals.

Course Categories

  • 55+ Boomers Club
  • Adult Education (GED/ESOL)
  • Business
  • Child Care Training
  • Environmental, Construction, and Green Technology
  • Global Logistics, Import/Export
  • Health Careers
  • Insurance Courses
  • Kids and Teens
  • Language Center
  • Music Programs
  • Personal & Professional Enrichment
  • Professional Continuing Education (CEUs)
  • Real Estate Courses
  • Recreation and Leisure
  • Technology Institute
  • Test Preparation
  • Writing Academy

Course Catalog

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A current MDC decal is required for parking on any campus student lot and all outreach centers. The MDCard (student ID) will provide immediate access to the library, parking lots, as well as many additional services. Click the following links for information: