Browse & register for Community Education Classes
Choose a class to build new skills, explore your interest, or share your expertise with the community.
Workforce Training
Build job-ready skills with flexible online non-credit career training and professional development courses.
Personal Enrichment
Browse Community Education classes for personal growth, creativity, wellness, technology, recreation, and College for Kids offerings.
Enrichment Teaching
Have a skill, hobby, or expertise to share? Learn how to become a non-credit Community Education instructor for personal enrichment classes.
FAQs
Have questions about Community Education classes? This section covers common topics such as registration, costs, cancellations, and what to expect. If you don’t find the answer you’re looking for, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Community Education classes are open to the public, and you do not need to be a GCC student to participate. Most workshops are for adults ages 18 and older.
Some classes may allow minors when accompanied by a registered parent or legal guardian. In these cases, both the minor and the adult must be registered and attend together. Only registered participants may attend Community Education classes; auditing or observing without registration is not permitted. Any age exceptions are noted in the class description.
Community Education registration depends on the type of class you're interested in:
Personal Enrichment Classes
Explore classes for hobbies, personal growth, wellness, technology, recreation, College for Kids, and more.
Browse and register for Personal Enrichment
Online Workforce Training
Explore flexible online non-credit career training and professional development courses.
Class costs vary by course and are listed with each class description. Fees typically cover instruction and materials. If additional supplies are required, this information will be included in the class description and provided in your registration confirmation email.
- For personal enrichment classes, email [email protected]
- For Workforce Training, call 1-855-477-9802
If a personal enrichment class is cancelled, registered participants will be notified by email and receive a full refund to the original form of payment. If the class is rescheduled, participants may also have the option to register for the new date.
Personal Enrichment
Community Education classes are primarily held on GCC campuses. The specific campus, building, and room location are listed in the class details.
For campus maps and directions:
a. GCC Main Campus
b. GCC North Campus
If a class is held off campus, the location details will be included in the class description and provided in your registration confirmation email.
Workforce Training
Classes are offered online.
Free parking is available on GCC campuses for Community Education participants.
Community Education classes are non-credit and do not appear on college transcripts.
GCC College Police support campus safety and manage lost and found services. They are available to assist community members while on campus.
More Ways GCC Supports the Community
Beyond Community Education classes, GCC offers a range of services and resources available to the community. These options support career growth, wellness, learning, and connection across our campuses.
Health & Wellness Coaching
Give your career a competitive edge – become a board-certified Health and Wellness Coach to help clients work through barriers, find their motivations and provide accountability.
Fast Track Career Certificates
Build job-ready skills through GCC’s Fast Track Certificates designed to help you start a new career, stay competitive, or increase your earning potential.
Fitness & Wellness
Stay active with fitness classes, memberships, and wellness resources available to the community.
Language & Learning Support
Improve communication and foundational skills through non-credit English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes.
Career Services
Explore career support resources open to the community, including career exploration, job search assistance, and employment preparation tools.
Testing Services
Access external proctor testing services available to the community, including support for exams required by employers, licensing agencies, and educational institutions.
Global Learning & Study Abroad
Explore global learning opportunities, including credit-bearing study abroad programs that allow students to experience other cultures and countries.
Library Resources
Explore library resources available to support learning, research, and community engagement.
Facility Rental
GCC offers campus spaces for community meetings, events, and activities, based on availability.