Welcome to our Online Instruction Center.

We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.

If you require a certificate of completion mailed or sent to an institution via email or portal, please let us know. There is a $50 handling and processing fee for this service. Contact CommEd@smc.edu -- be sure to include details of what you need and what class you have taken. 


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Course Categories

Arts and Design
9 Programs
arts-and-design
Online graphic design and web design programs make it easy for you to learn new skills or transition to a new career.
Beauty Trades
3 Programs
Beauty Trades
Business
104 Programs
business
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
computer-applications
Whether you want to earn Microsoft certifications, learn QuickBooks, or even Photoshop, these online training programs can help you achieve your goals.
Computer Science
18 Programs
computer-programming
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
88 Programs
construction-and-trades
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
78 Programs
health-and-fitness
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
27 Programs
hospitality-
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
58 Programs
information-technology
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
language
Take your love for languages and turn it into a career with our online training programs.
Legal
14 Programs
legal
These online training programs will prepare you for various legal careers.
Teacher Professional Development
8 Programs
teacher-professional-development
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
writing
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.