Click "Register For Upcoming Programs" tab on the left-hand side of this page, and search for the program you are interesting in taking. We are continuously updating the courses we offer, so check back at a later date for new dates and courses!

After you register for a certification course, you'll recieve a confirmation email from pce@jmu.edu with your course details and fee summary. 

A week before your course is scheduled to start, you'll receive an orientation email from our program coordinator with instructions on how to access your course through canvas.instructure.com. 

After you register for a test prep class, you'll receive a confirmation email from info@etctestprep.com with course details, online class access information, and directions on attending your live-online class sessions.

If you haven't received an email, make sure to check your spam/junk folder for emails from these addresses. 

Professional Development manages all Test Prep offerings, which are hosted virtually in partnership with Educational Testing Consultants, a leader in higher education test preparation. ETC and SPCE Test Prep updates their yearly schedules in the fall and spring. 

If you have any questions, please direct them to testprep@jmu.edu. 

We're so glad you enjoyed your professional development experience with JMU's School of Professional and Continuing Education! 

We do offer discount codes for returning students. Email cpdtraining@jmu.edu with your feedback and ask about receiving your code to use for any of our course offerings. 

Shortly after successfully completing your course, our program coordinator will mail you a physical copy of your JMU-awarded certificate. You may request a digital copy for your records by emailing stallijl@jmu.edu. 

JMU's School of Professional and Continuing Education also awards digital badges through Badgr, a digital platform that creates and stores your learning acheivements. Through Badgr, you can share or download your badge to include it on social media sites such as LinkedIn, or attach it to your email signature, to share your accomplishments. Instructions on accessing your badge will be included in your course completion email. 

All of our non-credit certification courses are offered online, with virtual classes taking place over Zoom. 

Your main student portal will be located at canvas.instructure.com, for which you'll receive an email invitation to access a week before your course begins. Your course syllabus, schedule, assignments, grades, e-textbook access instructions, and course Zoom links are located here, so feel free to bookmark the webpage!

Depending on your course, you may also use other online learning systems to access coursework or engage in research. Instructions on how to access these systems will be included in your orientation email, and on your Canvas course page. 

All materials are included in your course fee; this includes textbooks, online learning system access, support from your instructors and program coordinator, and a physical certificate mailed upon successful completion of the course.