OCC’s Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) department offers programs, certificates, and courses for a variety of sought-after careers. With instruction from certified professionals, these options lay the groundwork for ongoing educational advancement and qualification for state and national certifications.
Explore Our Course Offerings
Healthcare
Explore our various healthcare courses and certificate programs, including Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assisting, Veterinary Assistant, and more.
Business & Technology
Learn more about our Business and Technology courses and certificate programs, including the Advanced Project Management Course and Systems Administrator Certificate.
Online Courses
Advance your career from anywhere. Find online courses and learning opportunities in a variety of fields.
Fast-Track Certifications
Nationally Accredited Programs
Ready to accelerate your career? Our Fast Track programs offer a streamlined path to success. Explore our curated options and discover how you can quickly gain new skills and achieve your goals.
Language Center
Learn a New Language
Free In-Person ESL Instruction and a variety of online language courses in Spanish, English, and others. You can take these courses to improve your language skills and achieve your language learning goals.
Alternate Route to Teaching
Advance your career from anywhere. Find online courses and learning opportunities in a variety of fields.
High School Diploma Equivalency
The Ocean County Achievement Center offers free comprehensive services to out-of-school young adults and adults.
Paying for College
The Workforce and Professional Education department at Ocean County College offers dedicated and driven students the opportunity to receive financial assistance through the H. Hovnanian Foundation School of Nursing and Health Sciences Grant. The grant can help pay for as much as half of the cost of some healthcare courses.
Upskill Your Team
Custom Training for Your Employees
WPE Business Engagement collaborates with organizations to offer cost-effective training solutions. Our Professional Development Training, often grant-funded, can be tailored to your company’s specific needs.
Advance in Your Career
Working with Employers to Support Employees
Find classes that can help you advance in your current career or prepare you for a new one. Explore all of our Workforce & Professional Education (WPE) offerings.
My career in the U.S. has opened up, and this opportunity of the Pharmacy Technician job at CVS is great for me
Ernesto
Pharmacy Tech Apprenticeship Graduate ’22
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about WPE’s programs, classes, and enrollment.
Courses in healthcare, business, technology, and specialized career training are now open for registration, with new courses being added regularly. View our course selection and register using our online catalog.
Our fast-track training programs run from three to six months and can be used as a successful career ladder to further educational growth and prepare you to take exams for state and national certifications.
The length of courses can vary depending on the term, whether it is daytime or evening, regular or fast-track, in-person or online.