The San Diego College of Continued Education is San Diego’s premier free* and flexible education platform! SDCCE has just opened enrollment for the Fall session! If you’re interested in learning career skills, useful life skills or would like to sign up for their senior Emeritus courses, now’s the time to get started!
*Note, some certification programs are paid. But the VAST majority of classes are available for free.
Here’s our PEBA talk on introducing SDCCE! This is from last year, but there is still great information in here! Just know the dates are different.
From fashion design to automotive repair, there are a lot of amazing skills you can learn at SDCCE. Some highlights include: welding, plumbing, and HVAC certification; business and accounting classes; and healthcare classes.
One of my favorites is their grant writing courses. If you want to make some money on the side or want to get started helping out local non-profits, grant writers are always in high demand! Plus, the work is usually pretty fun!
Learn more about the academic offerings at SDCCE by clicking here.
If you’re just looking to learn, there are some other amazing classes that offer applicable skills at SDCCE. If you’re looking to get into the arts, SDCCE offers creative writing, art, and music courses. If you’re looking for something more practical, they also offer classes that teach DIY skills such as plumbing/automotive repair. And if you know anyone who is looking to learn English, why not check out their free ESL program?
We recommend you take a look through their course catalogue to see more and get an idea of what they offer! https://www.sdccd.edu/students/class-search/cesearch.html
The SDCCE offers Emeritus Classes for seniors who are looking for social, intellectual, or physical classes. From Tai Chi, to nutrition, to writer’s workshops, to music appreciation, the Emeritus program really has something for everyone.
One of their more interesting classes are the ones in the “Law and the Retire” series, where you can learn a lot about legal rights and consumer protection laws surrounding retirees. They also have a Practical Theater class!
Check out the full Emeritus schedules linked here https://sdcce.edu/emeritus
If you’re interested, SDCCE is hosting “Exploration Days” throughout July and August for new and prospective students. At the event you can explore the campus, get application support, and meet faculty/staff. There will be food and entertainment at these events, so be sure to check them out!