Offerings | Lifelong Learning

Ackland Art Museum Events

Since 1958, The Ackland Art Museum has been one of North Carolina’s most important cultural resources. We serve broad local, state, and national constituencies as a unit of The University of North Carolina at Chapel … Continued

Adams School of Dentistry

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry is committed to providing quality programs featuring the latest advances in science and technology that allow all dental professionals to stay current with new knowledge and innovations in the … Continued

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Program

The Post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Certificate Program is designed to provide the opportunity for MSN or DNP-prepared APRNs to pursue education and training in a new population area for career expansion or role … Continued

Advanced Education in General Dentistry

(AEGD) Program is a one-year training program that is specifically designed to meet the needs of dental school graduates desirous of enhancing their skills as general dental practitioners. The AEGD program is accredited by the … Continued

African Studies Center Events

Focused on interconnected issues of political change, expressive culture, gender, sustainability, health, and Islam. We are located in the FedEx Global Education Center on the UNC Campus and are part of the College of Arts … Continued

American Indian Center Events

The American Indian Center’s vision is to make the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill a leading public university for American Indian scholarship and scholars and make Native issues a permanent part of the … Continued

Arts Everywhere Events

Arts Everywhere is a comprehensive initiative at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to make the arts a fundamental part of the University culture and daily campus life. By collaborating with a variety … Continued

Asian American Center Events

Founded in 2020, the Asian American Center’s mission is to cultivate a critical understanding of Asian American peoples, cultures, and histories. Through education, organizing, and advocacy, the AAC will engage and empower Asian American students, … Continued

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Events

The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) Curriculum engages students in several events and extracurricular activities throughout the academic year to exchange ideas, receive feedback on their research, and interact informally with BCB faculty and fellow … Continued

Birth-Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten (BK/PK)

The School of Education offers an add on licensure track focused on young children: Birth through Kindergarten. The Birth-Kindergarten add-on licensure program is committed to preparing early childhood professionals with skills to teach infants/toddlers, preschoolers, … Continued

Carolina Center for Jewish Studies Events

Established in 2003, the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies, an interdisciplinary academic program in the College of Arts and Sciences, promotes a deeper understanding of Jewish history, culture and thought through its teaching, research and … Continued

Carolina Consortium on Human Development

The Carolina Consortium on Human Development (CCHD) is an inter-institutional and multi-disciplinary community of scientists engaged in the advanced study and raining of human development. Guided by the principles of Developmental Science, we recognize the … Continued

Carolina Graduate Certificate In Innovation For The Public Good (CIPG)

The Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) gives masters and doctoral students an educational pathway to explore modern changemaking and practice the skills they need to help create meaningful change in … Continued

Carolina Latinx Center Events

The Carolina Latinx Center (CLC) supports UNC-Chapel Hill’s Latinx communities and educates the campus and beyond through engagement, scholarship, cultural awareness, and public service. The Carolina Latinx Center provides students, faculty, and staff the opportunity … Continued

Carolina Performing Arts Events

The mission of Carolina Performing Arts is to spark curiosity, inspiring all members of our community to discover and more fully engage with the world. We collaborate with dynamic and compelling artists from across the … Continued

Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research Events

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services.

Center for European Studies Events

The Center for European Studies (CES) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill advances understanding of the social, political, and economic events that shape contemporary Europe.

Center for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Events

The Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies supports events that increase awareness of the history and cultures of the Middle East and Muslim civilizations, and values diverse perspectives that promote dialogue and understanding. Events listed … Continued

Center for Slavic, Eurasian and East European Studies Events

The UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies (CSEEES) has promoted understanding of and engagement with East European and Eurasian countries. It has worked to enhance capacity to meet strategic U.S. needs through … Continued

Center for the Study of the American South Events

CSAS uses research to serve, inform, and engage UNC stakeholders with diverse experiences of the South and compelling visions for its future. Through publishing, collecting, teaching, and mentoring, the Center advances its core value of … Continued

Center for Urban and Regional Studies Events

The Center’s mission is to promote and support within UNC-Chapel Hill, high-quality basic and applied research on urban, regional and rural planning and policy issues.

Certificate in Applied Data Science

The Certificate in Applied Data Science (CADS) is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the modern workforce. Drawing on the data science expertise of the UNC School of Information … Continued

Certificate in Core Public Health Concepts

As the practice of public health changes, so the education of public health practitioners needs to change. Since the landmark Institute of Medicine report on the Future of Public Health there has been a consistent … Continued

Certificate In Field Epidemiology (FEPI)

This is a 12-credit hour program of graduate study that addresses: core functions of outbreak investigation; surveillance systems and methods; infectious disease epidemiology; and field epidemiology methods.

Certificate In Public Health Leadership (PUBL)

Beneficial to public health professionals aiming to develop and broaden their leadership skills and potential. The curriculum is designed to provide leadership development directed at the individual, team, organizational and community levels within the context … Continued

Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies

The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies is pleased to offer a Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies. This interdisciplinary certificate is designed to meet the needs and interests of students across the university, … Continued

Certificate of Community Preparedness And Disaster Management (PHDM)

Provides community leaders in public health, health services, emergency management, local and state government, the military and volunteers with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of management systems used to mitigate and prepare for, respond … Continued

Clinical Lecture Institutes

Each full-day or multi-day Institute provides theoretical grounding and practical skills through a combination of didactic, experiential, and interactive practices.

Clinical Lecture Series

The Clinical Lecture Series provides lunchtime trainings on best practices for students, professionals, community members, and all who are caring for individuals and families in ways that are therapeutic, anti-oppressive, intersectional, and centered on self-determination.

Coding Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill

Web development is a fast-growing career track, and The Coding Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill teaches you the specialized skills you need to tap into this rewarding industry. Through a fast-paced, immersive curriculum, you’ll learn … Continued

Computational Linguistics Certificate

This program provides students who wish to work in the areas of machine translation, machine learning, speech-to-text software, natural language processing, natural language generation, and artificial intelligence with an understanding of human language structure and … Continued

Contemporary Global Trends in Clinical Dentistry and Future Perspectives

DentAlliance is a collaboration of four prestigious dental schools with each bringing their world leading expertise to enhance professional practice in dentistry. Together, we present a program that delivers global insights into contemporary trends in clinical dentistry and future perspectives. … Continued

Data Analytics & Decision Making

The curriculum will help students understand the role of analytical techniques and show how the quality of decision making can be enhanced in modern organizations. Coursework will also help build the ability to view business … Continued

Data Analytics Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill

The Data Analytics Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill puts the student experience first, teaching you the knowledge and skills to conduct analytics on a wide array of real-world problems. Our curriculum is based on hands-on … Continued

Dental Specialty Foundation Certificate

The objectives of the program are to provide additional experience to dentists who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of current educational and clinical approaches in dental specialty areas. Completion of the program will … Continued

Digital Marketing Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill

The rise of the digital world is transforming the way people research, interact with, and make decisions about products and businesses. The Digital Marketing Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill is a challenging, part-time program that … Continued

Entrepreneurship – MBA Program

The certificate is designed to help learners develop an entrepreneurial mindset and an understanding of the foundations of new venture creation. The certificate offers courses in several areas of emphasis including technology, healthcare, social/policy, and … Continued

Entrepreneurship & Strategy Graduate Certificate

Students who enroll in this online entrepreneurship certificate program will learn how to apply core principles to their own business plans, including new venture discovery and corporate strategy for entrepreneurs and sales.They will also learn … Continued

Eshelman School of Pharmacy

The UNC Eshelman Office of Lifelong Learning provides professional educational activities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We offer local, regional, and several national seminars, workshops, certificate programs, and residency programs that advance pharmaceutical education, skills, … Continued

Executive Development

Partner with the experts for customized solutions for your leadership development and executive training needs. Our research-backed, practical executive training approaches for organizations and individuals ensure that you’re ready to meet the challenges ahead. It … Continued

Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate

Focus on Family and Disability Program

The Focus on Family and Disability Seminar Series is a forum to educate diverse audiences from students and faculty to service providers, community stakeholders, and family members. The series is offered in conjunction with the … Continued

Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise Events

The Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise develops and promotes innovative, market-based solutions to vital economic issues. With the belief that private enterprise is the cornerstone of a prosperous and free society, the institute … Continued

Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute Events

the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) was founded by a small group of scientists with a shared vision: to conduct research that would make a difference in children’s lives, support families, and … Continued

General Alumni Association Events

The General Alumni Association serves Carolina and our students – past, present and future. The GAA is your Carolina connection and provides publications, programs, services, records management and legislative advocacy to support our University and … Continued

General Practice Residency (GPR) Program

The General Practice Residency (GPR) Program is a 12-month certificate program with an optional second-year. Graduates of the GPR program have gone onto private practices in general dentistry, continued with advanced dental training, run hospital-based … Continued

Geographic Information Science Certificate

This certificate is designed to educate and train students in geographic information systems, remote sensing, quantitative methods, spatial analysis, global positioning systems, and data visualization. The track is intended to provide a mix of theory … Continued

Graduate Certificate in Finance

This program is ideal for working professionals at all levels who want to develop a deeper understanding of the financial challenges their organizations face and focused knowledge in areas that are most relevant to their … Continued

Graduate Certificate In Interdisciplinary Health Communication (CIHC)

Provides current degree-seeking residential UNC graduate students with specialized training in health communication. Courses are designed to build expertise for applied practice, academic, and research settings. IHC faculty represent 6 disciplines and conduct research on … Continued

Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development program consists of a series of courses focused on helping students hone the visionary communication and motivational skills needed to help organizations achieve ambitious goals. Students who enroll in … Continued

Graduate Certificate In Public Health Informatics

This specialized educational option prepares graduates for a variety of public health informatician roles. Combining the existing strength of the SPH curriculum and the informatics curriculum at the School of Information and Library Science (SILS), … Continued

Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Studies (GCQS) is for any graduate student interested in conducting methodologically sound, rigorous, evidence-based qualitative research. You will learn a variety of techniques from faculty members across campus and be … Continued

Graduate Certificate In Total Worker Health® (HBTWH)

The goal of our Total Worker Health® certificate program is to train students from diverse disciplines to work effectively together to protect and promote workers’ health. Our graduates emerge with a common language to discuss … Continued

Graduate Certificate Program in Digital Humanities

The Graduate Certificate Program in Digital Humanities serves students interested in the ways that digital technologies are transforming the creation and sharing of knowledge in the humanities. These transformations create new opportunities and connections across … Continued

Graduate Program in Orofacial Pain

The UNC-CH Adams School of Dentistry Orofacial Pain Certificate Program is a two year full-time program leading to a Certificate in Orofacial Pain. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Program activities … Continued

Hussman School of Journalism and Media – Online Graduate Certificates

An online graduate certificate from UNC-Chapel Hill’s nationally renowned Hussman School helps you advance in your communications career and earn credit that can count toward a master’s degree. Our students learn from expert instructors and … Continued

Hussman School of Journalism and Media – Professional Education

The school’s professional education program is dedicated to providing journalists and communication professionals with the most up-to-date knowledge needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive market. Practical workshops and thought-provoking seminars offer advanced training in … Continued

Injury Prevention Research Center

IPRC is a national leader in recruiting and educating the next generation of injury and violence prevention (IVP) researchers and practitioners. The IVP Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for UNC-Chapel Hill masters and doctoral students … Continued

Institute for the Environment Events

The Institute for the Environment strives to build a stronger intellectual community through programs that stimulate discussion of environmental issues on campus and in the larger society. The Institute maintains this listing of all Institute … Continued

Institute for the Study of the Americas Events

The Institute for the Study of the Americas, ISA, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge of the Latin American experience in the Western Hemisphere. It … Continued

Institute of Marine Sciences Events

The Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) is an off-campus research laboratory, teaching, outreach, and part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC-CH) Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences. Located on the … Continued

Interprofessional Graduate Certificate in Improvement Science and Implementation

The Graduate Certificate is interprofessional by design. It prepares practicing professionals and degree-seeking students from across education, healthcare, and social services to achieve better outcomes by combining knowledge about “what works” with the know-how for … Continued

Master’s in Digital Curation and Management

The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree in Digital Curation and Management can provide the knowledge and experiences to help you launch a new career or take you to the next level at a wide range … Continued

Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training that will give students, staff, and faculty the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as … Continued

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center Events

Morehead Planetarium & Science Center’s diverse programs offer something for everyone – from school groups to adults and families – both on-site and in your community. Since the planetarium opened in 1949, millions of North … Continued

Natural Hazards Resilience Certificate

These certificate courses train researchers and practitioners who can help the public, non-profit, and private sectors become more resilient in the face of natural hazards and disasters and adapt to the effects of a changing … Continued

Navigating Diversity in the Supervisory Relationship Training

MSW students increasingly represent a diverse and intersecting range of identities and will work with individuals with multiple intersecting identities as part of their practicum experiences and throughout their careers. Field instructors serve as a … Continued

NC AHEC (North Carolina Area Health Education Centers)

NC AHEC’s mission is to provide and support educational activities and services with a focus on primary care in rural communities and those with less access to resources to recruit, train, and retain the workforce … Continued

NC Infection Control Curriculum for Dental Settings

Jointly Provided by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology (SPICE). This state-approved course is offered in an online lecture/post-course … Continued

North Carolina Botanical Garden Events

The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers many learning opportunities for adults and children, including home gardening workshops, nature walks, Lunchbox Talks, and summer camps, just to name a few. They also offer certificate programs in … Continued

Online Global Health Certificate

The Public Health Leadership Program offers an online Certificate in Global Health for working health professionals around the world. The Online Global Health Certificate is a formal academic certificate for non-degree seeking students that examines … Continued

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Residency Program

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Program has a long history as one of the premier oral and maxillofacial Surgery programs in the United States. Surgical training in all areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery … Continued

Parr Center for Ethics Events

The Parr Center for Ethics serves as the public face of the University’s commitment to research in, teaching about, and conversation concerning ethics. Housed within the Department of Philosophy, it aims to provide the resources—academic, … Continued

Pathway to Practice NC (P2PNC)

Pathway to Practice NC is a joint program between NC State University and UNC-Chapel Hill specifically designed to support emergency licensed teachers on a residency/temporary license in North Carolina schools earn their teaching certification. Admissions … Continued

Patricia F. Waller Annual Lecture

The Patricia Waller Lecture honors Dr. Patricia F. Waller (1932-2003), the founding Director of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Injury Prevention Research Center. Dr. Waller’s career combined highway safety, injury prevention, and public health, … Continued

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Certificate

Playmakers Repertory Company

As the premiere professional theatre company of North Carolina, PlayMakers Repertory Company strives to produce entertaining, relevant, and courageous work that tells stories from and for a multiplicity of perspectives and creates transformational impact in … Continued

Primary Care RN Certificate

The certificate is designed to prepare a Registered Nurse to work in a primary care or an ambulatory care setting. It is also designed as a continuing professional development course for a Registered Nurse currently … Continued

Product Management Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill

The Product Management Boot Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill is designed to help you launch or accelerate a career in product through a hands-on curriculum. Through engaging online classes and real-world applications, you’ll gain experience building … Continued

Program in Sexuality Studies Events

In Fall 2004, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill began offering a minor in Sexuality Studies. This minor is designed for students interested in exploring the study of sexual/gender identities—such as gay, lesbian, … Continued

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Public Health Leadership

The Public Health Leadership Program offers an Online Certificate in Public Health Leadership. The Online Public Health Leadership Certificate is a 9-credit hour program of study. The content is the same as the core content … Continued

Radiography Certificate

The UNC Certificate Program in Radiography prepares students to practice competently and effectively as radiologic technologists (radiographers) in medical center settings and community hospitals. This program is a collaborative effort between The University of North … Continued

Registered Nurse Refresher Course

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Registered Nurse Refresher Course is online and self-paced, helping you continue to balance work, life, and your career. In the past three years, more than 400 nurses … Continued

School of Government Events

The School of Government offers up to 200 courses, workshops, webinars, and professional conferences each year. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government … Continued

School of Law – Continuing Legal Education

UNC School of Law offers a broad legal education that will prepare students for whatever legal path they choose. We address the fundamentals of law early on, so students can customize their experience, building skill … Continued

Sonja Haynes Stone Center Events

Sonja Haynes Stone Center exists encourage and support the critical examination of all dimensions of African-American and African diaspora cultures through sustained and open discussion, dialogue and debate, and to enhance the intellectual and socio-cultural … Continued

Survey Science Certificate

The Odum Institute’s graduate Certificate in Survey Science (CSS) teaches students and working professionals specialized skills in survey design, data collection methods, data analysis and reporting. Fully online, the 12-hour program is designed for people … Continued

Tate Talks

Tate Talks are designed to feature emerging ideas and concepts in social work and social welfare. Speakers are selected because they are on the cutting edge in their fields and are pressing the boundaries of … Continued

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation, Leadership, & Management

Any UNC-Chapel Hill graduate student is eligible to earn the Graduate Certificate in Innovation, Leadership, & Management (GCILM). This certificate emphasizes innovation and commercialization as well as workplace leadership and management principles. It offers several … Continued

UNC Latina/o Studies Events

Since its establishment, the UNC Latina/o Studies Program has offered approximately 192 LTNO courses and served more than 6,000 students as of the fall of 2020, including approximately 160 graduated LTNO minors (now graduates of … Continued

UNC Nutrition Research Institute Training

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute is an internationally recognized center that conducts innovative basic and translational science studying how individual differences in requirements and responses to diet affect our individual nutritional needs.. Our faculty mentor … Continued

UNC Satir

UNC Satir is the first permanent, university-based home for training in the Satir Growth Model in the United States. Based in the UNC School of Social Work, we offer several training opportunities for graduate students, … Continued

UNC School of Social Work Self-Paced Programs

UNC School of Social Work offers a variety of self-paced CE programs and non-CE resources. These include recorded presentations and printed materials from expert trainers. After completing a course and its related post-test, you may … Continued

UNC-Chapel Hill Paralegal Certificate

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Paralegal Certificate Program is distinguished by a focus on comprehensive legal specific skills such as: investigating fact patterns conducting law-related research preparing cases for courtroom litigation Designed for someone looking to change careers … Continued

University Libraries Events

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is home to one of the leading research libraries in North America. Every semester, a rich lineup of public programs, lectures, book talks, concerts and exhibitions makes … Continued

World View Professional Development Programs

World View equips K-12 and community college educators with global knowledge, best practices and resources to prepare students to engage in our interconnected and diverse world. Immerse yourself in the knowledge, culture and issues of … Continued