UWF Continuing Education

05/22/2026

The University of West Florida will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Operations will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/20/2026

Did you know that employment for medical assistants is projected to grow 12%? 🩺🌟

Take advantage of the growing employment rate with our upcoming Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program! Taught in a hybrid format, you will discover the fundamentals of office operations, learn in-demand patient care skills and prepare for the NHA CCMA certification exam in just 16 weeks.

🔗Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/2E7gJMe

05/18/2026

Did you know that UWF Continuing Education offers workforce training to businesses around our community? 📝

Our custom training programs are built around your organization’s goals, helping your team stay aligned on the technologies, processes and skills that matter most. From communication and leadership to cybersecurity and safety, every detail is tailored to fit your needs, including schedule, format and delivery.

Not sure where to start? Our needs assessment helps identify skill gaps, uncover key challenges and create a clear path forward for your team.

Reach out to us at [email protected] or 850.473.7468 to learn more! You can also click the link below to fill out an interest form.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3Q2rDvc

05/14/2026

Want to start a career in the medical field? 💻🩺

Kickstart your future in healthcare with our upcoming Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist program. In just 12 weeks, you will build a strong foundation in managing patient data and prepare for the NHA CEHR certification exam. With live, virtual instruction, you can complete the program from anywhere in the country!

🔗 Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/3FyUqja

05/13/2026

Have you explored our latest catalog? ☀️📖
Make the most of this summer by taking advantage of our upcoming career training, skill development and personal enrichment courses. With classes across a wide variety of interests, UWF Continuing Education offers flexible, engaging opportunities to help you grow, explore new passions and reach your goals.

🩺 Healthcare (p. 13)
⚖️ Legal (p. 20)
💻 Computer Science (p. 10)
⛅ Personal Enrichment (p. 26)
✍️ Writing (p. 24)

🔗 Summer 2026 catalog: https://bit.ly/48Jk6b3

05/12/2026

Want to learn more about grant writing? ✍️

Sign up for our upcoming grant writing course to discover the rhetorical and audience analysis skills needed to read a Request for Proposal (RFP), as well as how to create an intentional message that targets the specific expectations of a granting agency in form, content and style.

Claire Stewart, former UWF Executive Director of University Marketing and Advancement Strategy and current Executive Director of Engagement, Marketing and Management at University of Colorado Boulder, shares her experience with our grant writing program.

🔗 Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/3Ip8HwS

05/07/2026

Our summer catalog is here! 📖✨

Explore the latest catalog and discover a wide range of opportunities designed to help you grow. From career training and professional skill development to classes that spark personal interests, UWF Continuing Education offers something for every goal. Take the next step toward shaping your career and expanding your knowledge this summer.

🔗 https://bit.ly/48Jk6b3

05/06/2026

Wheel Throwing: Summer Ceramics Workshop begins next month! 🌟

This four-session adult ceramics class introduces the fundamentals of wheel throwing, guiding you from raw clay to finished glazed pieces. You’ll learn key techniques like centering, shaping, refining forms and preparing work for firing, along with kiln firing and glazing. This class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills through hands-on practice!

🔗 Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/2XFJcRC

05/04/2026

The next session of our Expanded Function Dental Assistant program begins soon! 🦷🪥

Start your path in the dental field in just 18 weeks with our hybrid program that prepares you for real-world roles. Learn from experts through live, virtual instruction and hands-on training in chairside assisting, radiology, patient care and more. You’ll build the skills necessary to support dentists, create positive patient experiences and pass the AMT Registered Dental Assistant certification exam.

🔗 Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/46nqK4S

Step into your future at UWF, where bold ideas, impact and success happen every day. Whatever you are searching for, you can find it here at UWF with more than 110 undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from.

04/16/2026

Today is UWF's 8th Day of Giving! 💙💚

We invite you to participate in this exciting 24-hour fundraising event dedicated to supporting the programs and initiatives that make UWF great. As a self-supporting unit, your generous donation to UWF Continuing Education can help us expand our programs, providing more individuals with the opportunity to build new skills, explore their interests and advance in their careers.

Gifts starting at just $20 will receive exclusive UWF merchandise. Receive a UWF bandana with a gift of $20, UWF socks with a gift of $30 or a UWF hat with a gift of $50. Gifts of $100 or more will receive all three 2026 Day of Giving items!

🔗 Make a gift by visiting DayofGiving.uwf.edu, scrolling down and clicking "Centers of Learning, and selecting "Division of Continuing Education" under the designation tab.