Career Training Programs from SFA's Center for Career Education and Exploration

Stephen F. Austin State University, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.

Our programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing you with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors / mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.

Please note these programs are not credit-bearing programs and are not associated with any degree plan at SFA. Instead, these programs are designed to offer greater access to non-credit, industry-recognized certifications and trainings. For programs that are associated with degree plans, you can learn more here.

Course Categories

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4 Programs
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Arts and Design
11 Programs
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Online graphic design and web design programs make it easy for you to learn new skills or transition to a new career.
Beauty Trades
8 Programs
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Business
104 Programs
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Online management training and business skills programs can help you enter a new career field or advance your current skillset. Select programs even prepare you for industry-recognized certifications, such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP.
Computer Applications
32 Programs
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Whether you want to earn Microsoft certifications, learn QuickBooks, or even Photoshop, these online training programs can help you achieve your goals.
Computer Science
20 Programs
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Prepare for a career in software development or web development with online programming courses and programs. Programs include sought after programming languages, like Java, C#, and HTML5.
Construction and Trades
90 Programs
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The convenience of online construction training allows you to learn new concepts and skills at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home.
Health and Fitness
77 Programs
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Whether you’re seeking a career in the health sector or want to earn a fitness certification, these online training programs can help you start or advance a rewarding career in helping people lead healthier lives.
Hospitality
35 Programs
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Making a career out of helping others can be incredibly rewarding. Whether you want to be a travel agent, a wedding planner, or even a pastry artist, these online hospitality training programs can help you get started.
Information Technology
72 Programs
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Start your career in IT with foundational understanding of the industry. If you’re an advanced professional, prepare for in-demand IT certifications, to advance your career.
Language
3 Programs
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Take your love for languages and turn it into a career with our online training programs.
Legal
14 Programs
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These online training programs will prepare you for various legal careers.
Teacher Professional Development
8 Programs
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Whether you want to run an in-home daycare or want to learn more about child development, these online trainings are perfect for teachers or hopeful childcare professionals, alike.
Writing
4 Programs
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Careers in writing are difficult to break into, even if you have a degree in writing studies. These online writing courses will teach you specialty careers and techniques to give you an edge within the industry.