UWF Continuing Education

09/04/2026

Grant writing is a high-demand skill, with organizations across a variety of sectors in need of professionals with this skill set. 📝📈

Don’t miss the opportunity to build your grant writing skills by learning the key elements of the grant writing process, including how to craft a competitive, strategic grant application. In this self-paced, fully online course, you’ll explore the six stages of grant writing and learn best practices for developing effective proposals.

✍️ Fall 2026 Grant Writing
📅 Sept. 14 – Feb. 16, 2027
💻 Fully online, self-paced
🌟 Tuition: $399
🔗 Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/3Ip8HwS

09/01/2026

Have you explored our latest catalog? 📚

Explore the Fall 2026 UWF Continuing Education course catalog for opportunities to keep building your knowledge and skills this season. Whether you’re looking to grow in your field or find a new hobby, there’s plenty to explore.

🔗 Fall 2026 Catalog: https://bit.ly/46ztsoa

08/31/2026

Don't miss out on our upcoming Makerspace Studio course! ⭐ You will learn how to use various tools, such as 3D printers and laser etchers, and gain access to Open Studio hours upon successful completion of the course.

Sign up today to secure your spot: https://uwf.edu/continuinged/programs/personal-enrichment/makerspace-studio/

08/28/2026

Join us in congratulating Andrea Failing, Executive Director of UWF Continuing Education! 🎉

Andrea won Runner-Up for Best Boss in InWeekly's 2026 Best of the Coast! Her hard work and dedication never go unnoticed, and we are grateful to have her on our team.

08/24/2026

Interested in learning a new language? 🐉✨

Discover the Chinese language with our upcoming Chinese I course! Designed for students with little to no prior experience, this course introduces the fundamentals of modern standard Chinese, commonly known as Mandarin. You will learn pronunciation, basic character recognition, essential reading and writing skills and everyday conversational topics.

Want to make sure the class is the right fit? Sign up for our Chinese I trial class to meet the instructor, get a preview of what you will learn and ask any questions before the course begins.

Learn more and secure your spot today!

⭐ Chinese I Trial Class: https://bit.ly/45GNPj0
🔗 Chinese I: https://bit.ly/4cAHFok

08/21/2026

Take your creativity to the next level with high-quality makerspace tools! 🧵✨

Gain access to 3D printers, laser engravers, CNC mills and sewing machines with our upcoming Makerspace Studio course! Over the course of six sessions, you will develop practical skills and learn to design, prototype and fabricate objects in a collaborative, creative environment. No prior experience is necessary! Upon completion of the course, you can enroll in Open Studio sessions to use Makerspace Studio tools for individual projects.

⚙️ Makerspace Studio
📅 Sept. 23 – Oct. 28, 2026
🕐 Wednesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
🏫 Downtown Pensacola, Museum of Commerce
⭐ Tuition: $215
🔗 Learn more and secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/3OOb4yY

08/20/2026

Thank you, Pensacola! 💚

We are happy to announce that UWF Explore Camps has won Best Summer Camp in InWeekly's 2026 Best of the Coast! We are grateful to our Explore Camps families and community for showing their support and helping us earn this recognition. We couldn’t have done it without you!

08/19/2026

Interested in pottery and wheel throwing? 👐✨

This fall, join us for our Wheel Throwing: Fall Ceramics Workshop! In this six-session class created in partnership with University of West Florida Department of Art and Design, you will learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing as you are guided through the complete ceramic process from raw clay to finished glazed work. You’ll practice centering clay, throwing basic forms, refining shapes, glazing and kiln firing while gaining hands-on experience at the wheel.

💙 Wheel Throwing: Fall Ceramics Workshop
📅 Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 2026
🕑 Saturdays, 12:30–3:30 p.m.
🏫 UWF Pensacola Campus
⭐ Tuition: $275

Learn more and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4bXSnFj

This adult ceramics class introduces the fundamentals of wheel throwing, guiding you through the complete ceramic process from raw clay to finished glazed work. You will learn essential techniques including centering clay on the wheel, throwing basic forms, refining shapes and preparing pieces for f...

08/12/2026

Don't miss out on our newest class, Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)! 📢✨

Build a foundation in American Sign Language with this beginner-friendly course, which dives into the alphabet and numbers in ASL, and explores 150-200 signs covering everyday topics, including family, emotions, food and daily life.

Whether you're a complete beginner or simply curious, this course is your first step toward a rewarding new way to communicate!

Classes start soon! Learn more and sign up today.
🔗 https://bit.ly/2XFJcRC

Build a foundation in American Sign Language in this beginner-friendly course. Master the alphabet and numbers in ASL, and develop a vocabulary of 150-200 signs covering everyday topics including family, emotions, food and daily life. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, hold basic conversations....

08/10/2026

Interested in Cybersecurity and AI, but don't know where to start? 📢⭐

Created in partnership with UWF Center for Cybersecurity and AI, explore our upcoming courses that focus on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Through hands-on learning, interdisciplinary instruction and workforce-driven curriculum, you will gain technical knowledge, practical skills and critical thinking abilities needed in an increasingly digital and AI-enabled workforce.

⭐ CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep
⭐ CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Exam Prep
⭐ EC-Council Certified Artificial Intelligence Program Manager (CAIPM) Exam Prep

Classes start soon! Learn more and secure your spot today.
🔗 https://bit.ly/45MdOWa