Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), a component of Mason’s new Learning Initiative Network (LINK) supports learning opportunities, certifications, credential attainment and training for working professionals. With over 30 years of experience providing workforce and professional development training, Mason's CPE program, through the LINK initiative, leverages the academic excellence of the university and its partners to provide impactful life-long and adult learning programs that support and engage a diverse set of interest and professional objectives.

Supported program activities include contracted academic credit programs, noncredit public programs and seminars, online courses, professional certificate programs, continuing education units (CEUs), on-site contract training programs, special professional development events and programs, special workforce development programs, and training center facilities. The program prepares students for a changing employment landscape and lifelong learning by helping them take advantage of Mason faculty and resources, and creating opportunities for upskilling and earning industry-backed certifications to help them advance careers, increase earning potential and gain knowledge of technical fields in rapidly changing industries and governmental agencies.

Additionally, Continuing and Professional Education supports the learning and development needs of corporations and agencies in their efforts to provide their staff with professional development and certification programs, tailored to attract and retain critical talent and workforce in cost-effective, high impact ways.

Learn more about Continuing and Professional Education's current program information, offerings and capabilities on their website. You can also reach Continuing and Professional Education by phone at 703-993-2109.