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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY, CONTRACT TRAINING, ADVANCED PLACEMENT,  SUMMER INSTITUTE, EDUCATION ENCORE, & PeERSONAL ENRICHMENT

Lara Herter
Call: 850.873.3583 or 
email: lherter@gulfcoast.edu 
Student Union West building, Room 334

HEALTHCARE, CPR, SHRM, & ONLINE TRAINING

Sherrie Lock
Call: 850.872.3819 or 
email: slock@gulfcoast.edu 
Student Union West building, Room 335

PUBLIC SAFETY

Greg May
Call: 850.913.3297 or 
email: gmay@gulfcoast.edu

Build Your Skills for a Better Future!

Advance Your Career. Enrich Your Life. Empower the Workforce.

At Gulf Coast State College Continuing Education, we deliver high-quality, flexible training programs designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce and lifelong learners. Whether you're looking to gain in-demand skills, earn a professional certification, explore a new hobby, or upskill your team, our programs are built to support your goals.

We proudly serve Bay County and the surrounding communities, offering relevant and responsive training in key areas such as:

We are committed to supporting learners at every stage—from students and job seekers to working professionals and retirees.

QuickBooks Comprehensive
This training is an intensive short-term review designed to prepare IT professionals to pass the COMP-TIA Security+Certification SYO-701 exam.

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Conversational Spanish. Wednesdays July 9 - Aug. 13

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CPR training 25% off

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Beginning MS Excel 2021 & 365

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Florida CAM Prelicensure Course
Learn English

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CPR Training - be a healthsaver

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Recommended Online Training - Advanced Career Training Certificates, Arts & Design, Business, Computer Applications & Science, Fitness & Wellness, Information Technology, Insurance, Project Management, Real Estate, Professional Development

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Healthcare Certifications & Continuing Education

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Education Encore

Spring 2025 Education Encore January24 - February 28, 2025.

Healthcare Continuing Education


Contact:
Sherrie Lock
slock@gulfcoast.edu
850.872.3819

Students of all ages enjoy unique learning experiences year-round through Continuing Education classes. Enjoy programs in the arts, photography, languages, writing, and so much more that will enrich the daily lives of a lifelong learner. Community education offers personal enrichment programs for you to develop new skills, explore new interests, and improve your life.


Contact:
Lara Herter
lherter@gulfcoast.edu
850.873.3583

Are you seeking employment or a complete change in your career?  Whether you have your mind set on working for a large organization, or you have an entrepreneurial spirit, it’s time to polish your resume and add short-term training for career advancement or a completely new career path. Explore our online programs and featured training. If you are currently in research mode, click on the main subject area of interest for a comprehensive list of courses. Let us know when you are ready to begin!


Contact:
Sherrie Lock
slock@gulfcoast.edu
850.872.3819

Advanced Placement Summer Institute

Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.