SMU Continuing & Professional Education

SMU Continuing & Professional Education SMU Continuing & Professional Education offers short courses, certificates and customized programs taught by world-class instructors online and in person.

SMU Continuing and Professional Education engages our community through educational opportunities that offer quality, convenience, affordability and flexibility, serving as a gateway to higher education.

If you are curious about design but not ready to commit to the full certificate, Introduction to Graphic Design is the r...
09/08/2026

If you are curious about design but not ready to commit to the full certificate, Introduction to Graphic Design is the right place to start.

The course begins September 10 and requires no prior design experience, making it an accessible entry point for any professional who wants to build visual communication skills.

Enroll at https://go.smu.edu/course?courseCode=BGR101

Wishing everyone a restful Labor Day.Today we celebrate the workers and lifelong learners who show up, build things, and...
09/08/2026

Wishing everyone a restful Labor Day.

Today we celebrate the workers and lifelong learners who show up, build things, and make Dallas run.

Did you know you do not need a college degree to enroll in the Graphic Design Certificate Program? As long as you are co...
09/04/2026

Did you know you do not need a college degree to enroll in the Graphic Design Certificate Program? As long as you are comfortable navigating software, managing files, and working online, you qualify.

Starts September 10
20% off for workforce development month with code SMUCAPE through September 30
Full certificate enrollment required for discount

Enroll at smu.edu/cape/programs/certificates/graphic-design

Dallas’ workforce runs on lifelong learners. This September, we’re celebrating the professionals who keep building, adap...
09/04/2026

Dallas’ workforce runs on lifelong learners. This September, we’re celebrating the professionals who keep building, adapting and moving forward.

The career ladder is becoming more of a career map—with lateral moves, industry pivots, career returns and new chapters.

Changing direction doesn’t mean starting over. The skills you already have travel with you. The right credential can connect where you’ve been to where you want to go.

Celebrate Workforce Development Month by investing in what’s next. Get 20% off eligible SMU CAPE programs with code SMUCAPE through September 30.

www.smu.edu/cape

20% off with code SMUCAPE through September 30:Graphic Design — Starts September 10 (full certificate enrollment only)Sp...
09/03/2026

20% off with code SMUCAPE through September 30:

Graphic Design — Starts September 10 (full certificate enrollment only)
Spanish for Legal Professionals — Starts September 10
Financial Planning — Starts September 21
Project Management — Starts September 21
Paralegal Studies — Starts October 19

The workforce runs on lifelong learners. Now is a good time to become one.

Discounts apply to selected certificate programs only. Exclusions apply. Cannot be applied to previous registrations.

Explore certificate details at https://www.smu.edu/cape/programs/certificates

Stack your skills.Introduction to Graphic Design is the first course in the Graphic Design Certificate and the one every...
09/03/2026

Stack your skills.

Introduction to Graphic Design is the first course in the Graphic Design Certificate and the one every other course builds on. You'll build a strong foundation that every designer needs: Visual thinking. Color theory. Typography. Branding.

Taught by Alyssa Galganov, a designer with 15+ years of experience at large organizations like The Dallas Morning News and American Airlines.

Online. Starts September 10.

Register: https://go.smu.edu/course?courseCode=BGR101

09/02/2026

One week left to enroll.

The Graphic Design Certificate starts September 10—and design skills are no longer just for designers.

Learn Adobe Creative Cloud, build a foundation in design principles and create portfolio-ready work you can put to use in your career.

Because the workforce runs on lifelong learners—and the strongest designers never stop building.

Save 20% on full certificate enrollment with code SMUCAPE. Offer expires September 30.

DFW’s legal market rewards professionals who keep growing.Spanish fluency can help you communicate more effectively with...
09/01/2026

DFW’s legal market rewards professionals who keep growing.

Spanish fluency can help you communicate more effectively with clients, strengthen your value to your firm and open doors to new opportunities.

Spanish for Legal Professionals starts September 10. Invest in a skill that can set you apart.

Use code SMUCAPE for 20% off.

https://www.smu.edu/cape/programs/certificates/spanish-for-legal-professionals

08/29/2026

Performance Piano starts September 1. An advanced short course for adults ready to hone their performance skills, tackle more complex repertoire and deepen their knowledge of music theory.

Learning does not have to mean a certificate or a career move. Sometimes it just means finally doing the thing.

Enroll at go.smu.edu/course?courseCode=CSC020

Last chance to enroll in the Digital Marketing Certificate.Right now, digital marketing is one of the most in-demand ski...
08/28/2026

Last chance to enroll in the Digital Marketing Certificate.

Right now, digital marketing is one of the most in-demand skills in DFW. The professionals who keep adding new skills are the ones who stay ahead.

The Digital Marketing Certificate starts Monday, August 31. Classes are in person at SMU Dallas. Our curriculum was developed in consultation with DFW's leading marketing teams. You can complete the program in as little as six months and earn a digital badge.

Register at https://www.smu.edu/cape/programs/certificates/digital-marketing. Use code SMUCAPE for 20% off.

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