Welcome to KSU Community and Professional Education (CPE)

A Note from the Director: Invest in Your Next Step

Kennesaw State University’s Community and Professional Education (CPE) is a leading educational division focused on advancing careers and strengthening communities. As part of Kennesaw State University, CPE is committed to developing the critical skills professionals need and preparing them for certifications for today’s competitive job market.

Through close collaboration with industry leaders, we identify the most in-demand skills and intentionally integrate them into our curriculum. This ensures our learners are well prepared to grow, adapt and thrive throughout their careers.

Choose KSU Community and Professional Education for purposeful professional growth and meaningful community enrichment.

- Pat Walker, Executive Director of CPE

Find Your Focus

We offer flexible, high-impact education for every goal:

Professional Advancement

The Skills You Need, Right Now. These programs are specifically engineered for working professionals who need to upskill, pivot to a new field or earn industry-recognized certificates—all without the time commitment of a degree program. Our course offerings provide flexible, affordable learning through career-focused certificate prep programs, as well as separate self-guided fundamental courses.

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Community & Personal Enrichment

Lifelong Learning for Everyone. Learning extends beyond professional development. This includes programs for personal hobbies; OLLI courses tailored for our 50+ community and the popular DiscoverU camps for high schoolers. Language and cultural learning are also supported through the Intensive English Program, which provides an inclusive, engaging environment for developing language skills and cultural understanding. Community ESL (English as a Second Language) serves adult learners through eight-week courses at KSU’s Kennesaw Campus with placement based on testing and evening and Saturday options available.

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Online Courses

Learning that fits your life. Through our partnership with Ed2Go, you can explore a variety of self-paced and instructor-guided courses designed to help you develop practical skills, grow your knowledge, and expand your opportunities. Courses are flexible and non-credit, and successful completion earns Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Whether you are building professional skills or exploring new interests, our online programs offer a supportive, engaging environment to keep learning on your schedule.

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Testing Center

The Testing Center supports students and professionals by providing a secure and reliable environment for exams that advance academic progress and career development. As a Certified National College Testing Association (NCTA) Testing Center, the center upholds national standards for test administration and integrity.

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Why Choose KSU Community and Professional Education?

In today's fast-paced landscape, your professional growth is essential. KSU CPE delivers the skills, certificates and knowledge you need to stay competitive and advance your career, without putting your life on hold.


We offer education that fits your ambition and your schedule:

Your CPE Advantage

  • Career-Focused Certificates: Achieve valuable, industry-recognized credentials designed to immediately boost your job prospects or salary, all without pursuing a full degree.
  • Flexible & Accessible: Our programs are developed to fit a professional's busy life, offering high-impact, short courses that are cost-effective and align with your schedule.
  • Industry-Validated Skills: We continuously collaborate with business leaders to ensure our curriculum provides the most in-demand, current skills required by modern employers.
  • Community Focused: Beyond career growth, we offer diverse enrichment courses (including OLLI and DiscoverU) dedicated to supporting lifelong learning and enhancing the quality of life in our community.

Ready to advance your career or enrich your life? KSU CPE provides the flexible, impactful solution you've been searching for.


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Meet the CPE Leadership Team

Get to know the individuals guiding the mission and direction of Kennesaw State University Community and Professional Education.