About Us

Welcome to the College of Professional and Global Education

Our mission is to extend learning opportunities beyond the borders of our campus and/or outside of regular schedules, especially to anyone who wants to increase their current job skills, explore a new career path or enhance their life with new knowledge. We accomplish this goal through a variety of professional development certificate programs, online courses and advanced degrees.

We strive to provide the most current course content available today. Our instructors are experts in their field and they clearly understand the importance of preparing individuals for a successful career in today’s global market. To this end, we are continually developing new courses and programs and updating our existing courses to meet the ever-changing demands of employers throughout our region and beyond.

And, for those who want to complete their degree or add new knowledge and skills to their current degree, we offer the Open University concept. Open University allows you to take many of the regular Cal Poly Pomona academic courses without formal admission, providing you have the consent of the instructor and you have met all prerequisite requirements.

We know that learning in our current world is a lifelong process, and we want to assist in meeting your needs. I encourage you to visit our website often to discover how the College of Professional and Global Education can help add value to your career and enrich your personal life. And if there is something you need that we don’t currently offer, don’t hesitate to let us know; we might be able to develop ways to make the right program available for you!

Best wishes for a successful future,

College of the Professional and Global Education

Overview

College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE) is the educational outreach tool for the university providing career enhancement courses, professional development certificates, advanced degrees and customized training programs for today’s adult learners. Each year, new college graduates, working professionals and mid-career managers select our courses and degree programs because of our Learn by Doing approach and our expert instructors who bring real-world experience and business solutions into the classroom.

Our students come from a variety of industries and professions. As a result, we offer a wide range of program areas to choose from. Our flexible evening and weekend course schedules help make attending class more convenient for those with full-time jobs. We also offer a wide range of career training and instructor-led online classes for students who prefer to learn at their own pace – when and where it is most convenient.

Individuals who wish to try out a new area of study, or those who want to finish their degree or change career fields, are able to choose from hundreds of academic credit courses offered through the Open University program. Participation in this program requires no formal admission to the university and credits earned are transferable to other CSU and UC campuses.

Working in collaboration with local and regional employers and government agencies, CPGE provides customized training programs to meet the immediate needs of today’s workforce and tomorrow’s leaders.  We also offer the same type of customizable training to international professionals from around the world through our Global Education Programs. CPGE, in collaboration with the International Center, further fulfills its mission by offering an extensive variety of Study Abroad options year-round for students who wish to engage in international or multi-cultural studies.

No matter what your educational need, College of Professional and Global Education is Your Avenue to Success.