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Programs and courses.
At Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development, there’s something for everyone. Discover a wide range of courses designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. From skill-building classes to certifications and creative workshops, you’re sure to find something that fits your interests and schedule.
Skills
Gain the skills you need to succeed with certifications and programs designed to help you step into a new field or expand your current career.
Corporate Training
Empower your team with customized training programs that boost productivity and enhance workplace skills such as leadership and customer service.
Life & Leisure
Whether you're exploring youth camps or diving into retirement planning and Medicare, broaden your horizons with courses that enrich your personal life—from creative pursuits to practical life skills.
SCF Youth Enrichment
Our homeschool, after school and summer enrichment experiences align with local career pathways and community needs while helping students build real skills and explore what inspires them.
FAQ
Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development offers a variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and programs that are open to the public. You do not need to enroll in the College in order to participate. You can take as many course as you want, whenever you want.
Participants of all ages are welcome. We offer programs, workshops, camps, and courses for everyone from elementary school children to retirees.
While Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development is a division of State College of Florida (SCF), an application to SCF is not required to participate. All courses, camps, and workshops are open to the public.
Fees vary based on the type of course, level of instruction, and materials needed. Since Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development is a self-supported division of SCF, course pricing is set separately from the for-credit courses at the College. Please note that all fee payments are due at the time of enrollment via credit or debit card.
Courses are available in person, online, or in a hybrid format. In-person courses take place at SCF Bradenton, SCF Lakewood Ranch, and SCF Venice, with select courses offered in Downtown Sarasota. For customized training, we offer onsite at your organization as well.
Some courses run consistently. Some are periodic. Others are annual. The course you’re looking for may be scheduled for a later date and not yet open for registration. In this case, we can add you to a waitlist and contact you when registration opens.
If we don’t offer the course you want, please let us know. We are always open to new ideas! Email LearnEd@SCF.edu to inquire about a course.
You can add yourself to a waitlist if a course is full or registration is not yet open. We will contact you as soon as registration opens or a spot becomes available. Email LearnEd@SCF.edu to inquire about a waitlist for a course.
We understand that sometimes life happens.
For multi-session classes:
To cancel participation for a multi-session class or camp, you must submit a cancellation request in writing to LearnEd@SCF.edu at least five (5) business days prior to the first class. If your request is received less than five (5) business days prior to the start of class, any expenses incurred by Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development will be deducted from the refund. You can cancel after the start of class, however, no refunds will be provided.
For all single-session workshops or classes:
You will receive a full refund if you submit a cancellation request in writing to LearnEd@SCF.edu at least three (3) business days prior to the start of class. If your request is received less than three (3) days prior to the class start date, you will not be provided a refund. You may have the option to transfer to the next class, at the discretion of SCF Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development, if there is space available.
Each workshop, camp, and course has different materials. In most cases, all materials will be provided at the start of the course. This may include handouts, manuals, pencils, or folders. Depending on the course, you may or may not be allowed to keep the manual. You’ll receive notification of any required materials prior to the start of the course or workshop.
For full-day courses, a lunch break is included. At SCF Bradenton, the Student Union Café (Building 14) offers breakfast & lunch. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch or grab a snack from our vending machines.
For full-day courses, you will have a lunch break.
At SCF Bradenton:
- The Student Union Café (Building 14) offers breakfast & lunch.
- The Library and Learning Center (Building 3) serves Starbucks.
- There are vending machines in several buildings.
- For more information, visit SCF's Campus Dining page.
- Note that summer hours are often condensed.
At SCF Lakewood Ranch or SCF Venice:
You’re welcome to bring your own food or grab a snack from our vending machines.
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