At Century College, you can choose from a variety of career and technical programs leading directly to employment as well as courses designed to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. You will learn from expert instructors with access to innovative learning opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
The Admissions Office will work with you to “discover what’s next!” Learn about the steps to complete the admissions process and register for courses. Do you have questions about Century College? Attend a Discover Century Information Session, schedule a campus visit, chat online, email or call one of our friendly Admissions Advisors.
With affordable tuition rates, Century College can save you thousands on your education. Learn about our tuition rates and fees, and discover options to pay for college, including financial aid, scholarships and payment plans. College can be affordable!
Each year, nearly 1,000 students apply for a Century College Foundation scholarship. While we awarded over 200 scholarships last year, many students are left empty-handed. With your support, we can ensure more students have the help they need to succeed.
The Continuing Education and Customized Training department can help you to get ahead in your career by offering a variety of non-credit workforce training and development opportunities. Through customized training options, Century College can work directly with employers to meet the training needs of employees.
Century College offers a variety of campus life opportunities to connect with others, gain leadership experience, be involved and have fun. Students can participate or cheer on the Century College Wood Ducks Athletic programs, become active members and leaders on campus or take advantage of campus recreational activities and art and theatre experiences.
Century College is committed to the success of each student. This commitment to student success and persistence is demonstrated by the numerous student services and support available in and out of the classroom, including academic resources, assistive services, student wellness options and planning support.
Century College Continuing Education and Customized Training offers choices for class delivery options, utilizes technology whether you’re on campus or remote, and provides opportunities for students to feel supported and build their community.
Offering non-credit courses for entry-level careers, professional development, and customized training - Century College CECT frequently develops new courses. For course updates, visit our online class listing, call us at 651-779-3341, or send us an email.
Often referred as “open enrollment,” our individual classes offer a wide variety of subjects and options throughout the year. Individual classes are perfect for students only needing training in a particular subject area.
A professional certificate can take your career to the next level or assist beginning a new one. Registering in one of our certificate programs can expand your expertise in a subject area. While all continuing education classes receive a certificate of completion, certain subject areas offer classes leading to an industry certificate.
Century College CECT can customize any of our subjects and deliver the training at your location, online or or on our campus. Our customized training programs are based on real-world applications and taught by industry experts - ensuring that our partners get exactly what they need, when they need it.
Online classes give you the flexibility to learn when it fits your schedule. In partnership with the online learning platforms
and Minnesota State’s D2L Brightspace, Century College CECT offers a wide range of interactive non-credit courses taken entirely online and at your own pace.
This Zoom Troubleshooting Guide contains information to assist you in setting up and troubleshooting Zoom.
Upcoming Courses - December 2023
OSHA 10 Training - Monday, December 11 & Tuesday, December 12 (8:00am-1:30pm)
The General Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide an entry level worker’s general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry setting. OSHA 10 cards will be provided to students upon successful completion of course.
In this course, you will learn the basic art of conflict management, look at conflict management from external, internal, and global perspectives, and workshop conflicts collaboratively by apply the concepts we have learned to develop potential management models.
Learn the tools necessary to coach someone from start to finish! This course will cover setting up the right environment for coaching, goal setting, giving and receiving feedback, establishing check points and reviewal. Today’s workforce trends increasingly require leaders to use coaching strategies with their team members. As an in-class activity, participants will use the GROW model to design a personalized coaching plan.
How do you look your best in a virtual world? This course will provide an overview on getting ready for your big virtual meeting, all while looking good doing it! Topics covered in this course include preparing yourself mentally, obtaining and using the right equipment, and sparkling through the actual meeting and beyond.
Start your healthcare career in one of the United States’ fastest growing medical professions! During this course, you will learn basic nursing care for nursing home, hospital, and assisted living facilities employment. This course includes lab exercises and supervised practical training or clinical experience in a long-term healthcare facility, meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health and OBRA. Participants that have successfully completed this course may take the Nursing Assistant Knowledge and Skills Test.
You must be a minimum of 16 years old to enroll in this course.
Attendance is important! Plan on attending every scheduled day and time.
A background check (MN or WI) must be passed before having contact with patients.
Required supplies: second hand watch and nursing scrubs
Required texts: course materials are available for purchase at the Century College Bookstore. Online book code is 1NAC-0001.
A Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) must be completed by the first day of class.
Dress code: Please dress appropriately and professionally when attending class. No low cut, strapless or revealing tops; a bra is required. Closed-toed shoes are required.
Minnesota Department of Health requires any individual in contact with patients to complete a background study. For more information, contact MN Department of Human Services.
Ensure you’re prepared with Century College’s Human Resource Certification Test Preparation, designed for SHRM credential candidates. This course combines expert instruction with the most comprehensive and effective way to prepare for success on your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. The interactive SHRM Learning System provides a roadmap to guide your studies through the entire SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™) which provides the foundation for both SHRM certification exams.
Upcoming Spring 2024 course will begin Tuesday, January 16, at 6:00pm - 8:30pm. This course will be offered as a hybrid class, with options to meet in-person at Century College or virtually online.
Century College Continuing Education and Customized Training is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
The Manufacturing Skills Standard Certification (MSSC) Certified Production Technician program recognizes individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of advanced manufacturing production through successful completion of the certification assessments. This certificate is the gold standard within the manufacturing industry and helps individuals find higher-wage jobs while helping employers ensure their workforce is productive and competent. This is being offered for the first time through Century College as a self-paced course (available January 1, 2024) with access to an MSSC-certified instructor. Participants who prefer a more hands-on experience can choose an instructor-led course with scheduled meeting times.
Visit our online class listing. Select a category, then a subcategory to view and select from the available classes.
Step 2 - Register
To register online: Add your selected class(es) to your cart and follow the instructions to complete the online registration process.
To register by phone: Call 651-779-3341 with the course name(s) and number(s). Be prepared to provide additional information requested on the registration form. Credit card payment only.
To register by Fax: Download, print, and complete the class registration form and fax along with credit card payment, or business purchase order to 651-779-5802.
To register by US Mail: Download, print, and complete the class registration form and mail with credit card information, business purchase order, or separate check(s) for the exact amount for each individual class to: Continuing Education & Customized Training East Campus, 2420 3300 Century Ave N White Bear Lake, MN 55110
To register in person: Visit the Continuing Education office on the main level of the East Campus room 2420 during business hours.
Step 3 - Attend your class
Attend your class(es) in person, or access your online class through D2L Brightspace. When you enroll in these courses, you receive a user name, password, and login instructions. If you need to access the internet while on Century campus, follow these steps to create a Guest Account.
Third-party Billing
You must obtain written authorization from the sponsoring agency or organization before third-party billing can be processed. Please use this Authorization for Payment form.
