Wagner College
Continuing Education and Professional Development
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See the degree grade →A collection of short, non-degree vocational and professional courses offered through Wagner College’s Lifelong Learning department. Suited to adult learners and career changers seeking certificate-style training or skill refreshers across fields such as healthcare, legal support, IT, hospitality and trades.
What you'll study
Course content varies by pathway; examples listed on the programme page include:
- Health & Medical: Clinical Medical Assistant (On Campus and Online), EMT Training (Hybrid, start date September 1, 2026), Pharmacy Technician (On Campus), Medical Billing and Coding (On Campus and Online), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (Open Enrollment), Dental Assistant, EKG Technician (On Campus, Fall 2026), Sterile Processing Technician (Hybrid, Fall 2026), Veterinary Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, Spanish for Healthcare Professionals.
- Legal & Social Welfare: Paralegal Certificate (Online: August 24, 2026; Live Virtual: September 21, 2026; SELF STUDY available), Advanced Legal Research & Writing (August 24, 2026), Advanced Paralegal Certificate (August 24, 2026), eDiscovery for Paralegals (August 24, 2026), Employment Law Certificate (August 24, 2026), Victim Advocacy (August 24, 2026), certificates in Family Mediation and Mediation and Arbitration, Digital Court Reporting and Legal Transcription.
- Computers & IT: Cyber Security Boot Camp, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCSP, Full Stack Software Developer, IT Support Specialist (Google Certificate), UX Design (Google Certificate), Microsoft Office Certification, Oracle SQL and PL/SQL + Java Programmer, Certified Cloud Security Professional; many listed as Open Enrollment.
- Business & Management: Project Management (Google Certificate), Data Analytics (Google Certificate), Digital Marketing & eCommerce (Google Certificate), Certified Bookkeeper, Lean Training, Grantwriting Fundamentals, Non-Profit Management, Human Resources Management Exam Prep.
- Hospitality, Fitness, Trades and Arts: Restaurant Management (Open Enrollment), Travel Agent Training, Wedding & Event Planning Certifications, Certified Nutrition Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer (Online), HVACR Technician, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Freight Broker/Agent Training.
Entry requirements
The page does not list uniform academic prerequisites; many courses are marked Open Enrollment while selected certificates have specified start dates (for example, Paralegal Certificate: August 24, 2026 for online delivery). Prospective students should review individual course listings for format (on-campus, hybrid, online, self-study) and any course-specific entry notes.
Career prospects
Wagner’s short trainings target occupations identified as growing or in-demand by the New York State Department of Labor. Programs align with entry and upskill roles such as EMT, clinical medical assistant, pharmacy technician, paralegal and various IT certifications, as well as hospitality, fitness and trade positions; outcomes vary by credential and local licensing rules.
Scholarships & funding angle (general)
The site includes a disclaimer advising students to check state licensing requirements for professional credentials. While no specific scholarships are detailed on the page, typical funding routes for non-degree training include employer reimbursement, workforce development grants, GI Bill or state workforce programs—prospective students should contact Wagner Lifelong Learning for exact options and to confirm licensing implications for their state.
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