You think about it a lot—taking some classes to further your education, to get ahead in your present job, to switch to a new career, to fill some extra time on your hands. It’s time to turn those thoughts into action by enrolling in a continuing education class at MassBay.
You’ll experience a learning environment designed to meet your needs, from convenient locations and flexible scheduling, to quality education and affordable tuition. The lifelong learner will find a wide selection of exciting learning opportunities. You can even work by day and earn your degree by night with our evening Continuing Education Programs.
Our Career Ladder Programs can put you on the fast track to immediate employment and career advancement. No time to take a class? Distance Learning makes updating your skills or exploring a new career path possible through the convenience of your own home and time schedule.
Corporate and Technical Training is available for employers. Every business is unique in its workforce development needs, which is why a customized training program can address your particular situation. Whether it’s a workshop or certificate program, our specialists will work with you to develop a plan designed exclusively for your requirements. We also have many packaged curriculums already set up and ready to go.
Career Ladder Programs
Your goals are within reach when you enroll in our Career Ladder Programs. Step by step, we provide you with the courses you need to land a job in a high-demand field and, just as important, to continue advancing in your career.
For instance, take a one-semester part-time certificate program, enter the workforce, and return to take more classes towards a degree and a better job in the field. It’s that easy.
- Central Processing Technician
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate
- Peri-Operative Nursing
- CPR Training for Health Care Providers
- Therapeutic Massage Workshops
Customized Corporate Training for Business and Industry
Need to train workers for a specialized task? Looking for resources to allow employees to advance to management positions? Need a community outreach training program to boost your employee base? Through our customized Corporate Training Program we can help you assess your workforce training needs and design a program tailored specifically to meet your needs.
Our training programs have addressed professional development for a wide range of employees and skill levels, from managerial, technical, health/clinical, to language and literacy. Curriculum can be designed as credit or non-credit bearing.
Some of the programs we’ve offer in collaboration with local businesses include: Accounting and Finance; Business Communications; Computer Applications; Computer Programming; English as a Second Language; Health Professions; International Studies; ISO 9000; Manufacturing Technologies; Marketing and Sales; and Semiconductor Technology.
Distance Learning
No time to drive to class? Looking for something to do during your lunch hour? Do you like to stay busy late at night? Sign up for an online class. You can select from over 100 non-credit courses. You choose the day and time that works best for you.
Update your skills, discover a new talent, or chart a career path at your own pace with our instructor led online courses. Each course runs for 6 weeks and consists of 12 lessons.
All you need to get started is Internet access, an e-mail address and a web browser.
Community & Enrichment
Want to learn more about topics that can enrich your life? Looking for a class that addresses career issues? You’ll find a diverse selection of courses to enhance your life here.
Take a look at the courses being offered in the upcoming semester. Don’t miss out on these valuable learning opportunities.
For a current listing of all non-credit course offerings, visit the most recent Schedule of Classes.