General Information
Professional Education

The University of Utah is dedicated to serving Utah’s diverse professional, public, and educational communities through practical, skills-focused classes, programs, credentialing, and custom training options. Whether you're just starting your career, seeking a promotion, or exploring new opportunities, we offer flexible learning pathways to career advancement, helping both new and experienced professionals succeed.

For over 20 years, we’ve helped Utahns grow their careers, build new expertise, and strengthen their organizations. We work closely with businesses to create custom training solutions that meet specific goals, providing real-world, practical knowledge to support professional development for every stage of your career and helping you stay adaptable for long-term success.

No previous college experience is required to enroll. All scheduled classes are open to the public. Professional Education classes are non-credit.

Certificate courses and programs provide each student an Official University of Utah Certificate of Completion. Courses do appear on students' official University of Utah transcripts.

Many national, state, and local licensing boards and professional organizations will grant continuing education credit for attendance at our seminars, classes, and workshops upon receipt of the course outline and your Certificate of Completion. Please contact your licensing board or organization to find out requirement details.

It's easy! Register on the web (follow the "Add to Cart" link on the class detail page), by phone at 801-585-1780.

Payments can be made by credit card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover), personal check, or company purchase order. Confirmation of enrollment will be emailed.

You may be added to Professional Education's email list or regular mailing list. Please call 801-585-1780 or email proed@utah.edu to request to be added to either or both lists. Sign up online to receive our e-mails.

All students, staff, faculty, and guests of the University of Utah have access to the services available through the Center for Disability and Access. You can schedule an intake appointment directly with them, and to review their services. You will be matched with an advisor who will work with you to gather the necessary documentation, and who will help tailor your accommodations to ensure you have the most support possible. Please note that there can be a wait for an initial intake appointment, so schedule as soon as you can. Virtual appointments are available.

Yes, you must be 18 years old to take our classes.

Call Professional Education at 801-585-1780 for more information on our programs, or submit your questions by using our web form.

Please follow directions below and create your student Campus Information System (CIS) account at least 48 hours prior to class.

To access your course in Canvas, follow these steps:
1. Go online to www.utah.edu.
2. Click on the (CIS) button, located in the lower right-hand corner of the page. You can also go directly to cis.utah.edu.
3. Enter your uNID and password and click on the “LOGIN” button.
Note: the uNID associated with your email is printed above. Your default password is your birthdate in one of the following formats: mmddyy or mmdd. You can call 801-581-7155 to verify the information that is on file for you.
4. Once in CIS, search for “Canvas Login” in the “What are you looking for?” box.
5. Click on the “Canvas Login” tile, and this will allow you to access your course in Canvas. Note: It may take up to 48 hours from your initial log-in to CIS before you can access Canvas.
6. Click on “Courses” on the left-hand side of the page. This will bring up a list of your courses and the associated coursework.
7. In the future, you can go directly to Canvas. Enter your uNID and password and select the “LOGIN” button. You may also download the Canvas app to your smartphone.
If you need help:

• If you need further assistance accessing CIS or updating your information, contact the Campus Help Desk at 801-581-4000 and press 1, or email at helpdesk@utah.edu.
• If you have any problems accessing your class in Canvas or need further assistance, contact the U’s Digital Learning Technologies department at 801-581-6112 or visit their website digitallearning.utah.edu and click on “Canvas Help” to submit a question.

For more detailed information on Canvas and other digital resources, visit the University's "New Student Guide to Digital Resources"

You are expected to access your student account and log in to Canvas before the start of your class. Any inability to participate in scheduled classes due to failure to access the course content in advance does not entitle you to a refund or transfer.

Please visit drop and refund policy page for more information.

Go to Transcripts & Verifications page and click on Unofficial Transcripts. Follow the login instructions to view/print your transcripts, or request official copies as needed.

As a non-credit student of the University, you are also eligible to receive a student ID card which entitles you to library access. You may request an ID card in the Student Union Building, MWF 9-5, T/Th 9-2, 200 South Central Campus Drive #158. ID cards will be issued to registered students upon presentation of another form of identification. Please visit the UCard webpage for more information.

While we strive to hold all scheduled classes, there may be occasional cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., low enrollment, instructor illness, etc.). If a class is canceled, we will notify registered participants as early as possible and offer alternative options such as rescheduling, transferring to another class, or receiving a refund.

Please visit our Drop, Refund, Attendance and Grading Policies page for more information.

Synchronous learning happens in real-time. This means that students and instructors are interacting live, typically via video conferencing (like Zoom or Teams), during scheduled class times. Everyone is present and participating at the same time. Examples include live lectures, discussions, and Q&A sessions.

Asynchronous learning happens at the student's own pace, without real-time interaction. Course materials (like pre-recorded lectures, readings, or assignments) are available for students to access whenever it suits them, and they can engage with the content on their own schedule. Interaction with instructors or peers usually happens through discussion boards or email.

Many companies use U of U Professional Education as an extension of their own training departments and for specialized training not currently available to their employees. Some companies rely on Professional Education to meet all their training needs.

In addition, individuals select those courses that best fit their personal career enhancement goals. Our courses offer practical and applicable education, and are taught by professionals who "practice what they teach." They offer up-to-date presentations of the latest trends and skills, including many desktop applications used in business and industry.

Absolutely! Customized education to meet a company's or organization's specific educational and training needs is always available. Choose from any of our regular courses or let us work with you to design one to fit your unique situation.

Many employees take charge of their own career growth and development by enrolling in our courses directly. Be sure to ask your employer about its tuition reimbursement program. Other participants have been selected by their companies for specialized training not currently offered by their own training departments.

If you’re a benefits-eligible University of Utah employee with over six months of employment, you can apply your 50% tuition reduction toward any Professional Education class priced at $400 or below. Note that special fees associated with a class are not covered by the tuition reduction and must be paid in full. For questions about class tuition or special fees, please contact Professional Education at 801-585-1780.

You must complete the online Tuition Reduction Application: U of U HR Tuition Reduction page.

Employees must fill out one form for each term in which they want to take classes; the form does not carry over from term to term. Applications for Professional Education classes must be submitted before the class begins.

Please refer to Policy 5-305 for more information about tuition reduction for University of Utah employees.

If you’re a benefits-eligible employee with over one year of employment, your partner/dependent can use your tuition reduction benefit for any Professional Education class priced at $400 or below. To apply, complete the Tuition Reduction Application, which is available on the U of U HR Tuition Reduction page. For questions about eligibility, contact the Benefits Office at 801-581-7447.

No, custom training is not available for tuition reduction. Custom training programs are charged at a flat rate based on length of training and group size. See the custom training page for pricing and details.

1. Identify the Scholarship Administrator: Find the staff member in your department who has access to the Scholarship Administration System and is authorized to submit Tuition Authorizations.
2. Submit Registration Request: The Scholarship Administrator should email Professional Education at proed@utah.edu with the registration request including the following information. We will submit the registration and send a confirmation email to both the department and employee.
1. uID:
2. Birthdate:
3. Name:
4. Address:
5. Email:
6. Phone:
7. TUITION REDUCTION FORM FILLED OUT FOR EACH SEMESTER CLASSES ARE TAKEN (Yes/No):
8. Name and desired section of class or classes, including date:
9. Email and name of Scholarship administrator for your department:
3. Department Tuition Payment: If the department is covering part of the remaining tuition, payment must be made through the Scholarship Administration System. For assistance, contact the University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at financialaid@utah.edu.
• Payments via chartfield, journal entry, or Pcard are not allowed by University policy.
• Professional Education does not process or accept payments for departmental scholarship awards. The department and employee are responsible for ensuring proper scholarship submission.

Important: It is the employee’s responsibility to submit their tuition reduction form to ensure their tuition is adjusted correctly.