Our courses do not give academic credit that can be used toward earning a degree. Our courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which are useful for earning or retaining professional certifications.

Course fees cover all costs. Books or other course materials are supplied at class. Laptop computers are not necessary.

Market Square Building, 1515 SW 5th Avenue, 10th floor, Portland

Most people register online using our Catalog page. Once you've found a course that interests you, click on the course title and then click "register online" for the course you want. You can also register by phone at 503-725-4832 (8am-5pm) or by fax at 503-725-5585.

You must pay for all courses at the time of registration.

Notification of withdrawal or drop must be given, and requests for refunds for noncredit courses must be received, at least one week prior to the first class session. Refunds are not given after this time. Withdrawal or drop must be done by email to pdc@pdx.edu or to the program manager’s email address at bichlerl@pdx.edu.

All Professional Development Center courses and seminars are canceled when Portland State is officially closed due to weather. Please contact the office at 503-725-4820 for instructions on cancellations and make-up sessions. To determine if the campus will be closed, call 503-725-3000 (Portland State Information Line) or listen to your local radio news station.

Yes. Contact Vincent Fritzsche at vincentf@pdx.edu to explore bringing seminars or programs onsite to your company or for customized training held at our facilities.