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Noncredit Continuing Education at a Distance

Noncredit online courses provide a convenient and economical approach to learning. Students can access their course from anywhere they have internet access. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers its own online courses through Canvas and partners with a variety of vendors to offer a wide array of quality courses in a number of areas. Some online vendors require steps in addition to registering with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø prior to being allowed to access the course content online. The list of online vendors is below; click the title of a vendor for instructions.


Find an Online Course That’s Right for You

To see what online courses are available, visit the course search and select Noncredit as the Course Type and online or hybrid as Ways to Take a Class. Narrow your search as needed.

You also may browse our Personal Enrichment or Job Training offerings under Programs and Courses.


How to Register for Online Noncredit Classes

Once you’ve selected the online course that’s right for you, write down the course number and title, and the online vendor code. Proceed with noncredit course registration, then check specific vendor registration requirements below.

Online Vendor Registration Requirements

After registering with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø for an online course offered in partnership with a vendor, check the list below to see the steps required to successfully complete any additional steps required by the course vendor. Vendors are listed alphabetically with their assigned room code as shown in the Schedule of Noncredit Classes and online course search.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Online/Hybrid - Canvas (ONLN, HYBR, WB)

1. Register with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

2. Access the online learning management system (Canvas) through .

See Canvas for information on accessing your course.

Cengage (CENG)

1. Register with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

2. You will be notified by Cengage with access information to your course.

3. Access the course on the start date indicated in the schedule.

Construction Experts Inc. (CEXP)

1. Register with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

2. You will be notified by Construction Experts with access information to your course (check your 51³Ô¹ÏÍø email regularly).

3. Access the course on the start date indicated in the schedule.

ed2go (EDGO)

on ed2go, or watch the video tutorial .

  1. Register with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
  2. Complete an ed2go online orientation. 
  3. Access the course on the start date indicated in the schedule.

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Online Training Institute (OLT)

1. Register with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

2. You will be notified by the Online Training Institute with access information to your course.

3. Access the course on the start date indicated in the schedule.

World Instructor Training Schools (WITS)

  1. Register with 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
  2. You will be notified by World Instructor Training Schools with access information to your course.
  3. Access the course on the start date indicated in the schedule.

Is Online Learning a Good Fit for Me?

Are you a self-motivated individual who enjoys and is capable of independent learning? Online learning is all about time management. In fact, you should plan on allocating as much time to the learning schedule for an online course as you would for a classroom course! You also need to be comfortable with asking questions, communicating with your instructor and interacting with peers if needed. Additionally, the following statements should describe you if you're considering taking an online course:

  • I understand written instruction.
  • I can create, save and manage files on my computer.
  • I have an email address.
  • I know how to send email attachments.
  • I know how to download and install software from the internet.