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Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) provides opportunities for individuals, businesses and organizations to pursue their personal, professional and corporate training goals.
Important Note: Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) offers these non-credit courses for professional development. For academic credit opportunities at Lower Columbia College, please visit our Future Students page.
About our classes and services
Lower Columbia College's Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) department offers over 400 non-credit courses to help members of our community advance their skills, or prepare for a new career! PACE offers fully online courses, small business workshops, customized training, and personal enrichment opportunities!
Personal Interest Courses
PACE offers classes in various topics geared towards personal and professional growth
and development. Classes are held both in-person and online.
Top Personal Enrichment Classes:
Online Continuing Education and Online Career Training courses
In partnership with ed2go, PACE offers fully online 6-week instructor-led or self-paced courses that are fun, informative, and convenient. Fundamentals courses are available in a wide range of topics such as Business, Computer Applications, Language, Test Prep, and More!
Advanced Career Training Courses can put you on the path to an in-demand profession. Complete these programs at your own pace, and upon successful completion, earn a Certificate of Completion from PACE.
Online certificates and courses
In partnership with UGotClass, PACE offers online certificate programs to increase
your expertise and take a more comprehensive non-credit course of study.
Top Online Certificate Programs:
Workforce Training and Professional Development
Hands-on classes and certifications to prepare job seekers and employees for the workplace. Build skills, meet industry requirements, and stay job-ready with courses like First Aid/CPR, OSHA 10, Flagger Certification, and more.
Course Options by Discipline
Popular Online Arts & Culture Courses
All Arts & Culture Courses Offered
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Featured Business & Innovation Courses

Nonprofit Manager and Professional Grant Writing
You’ll learn how to create a successful grant proposal and manage your organizational
goals, projects, and outcomes.

Certified Associate in Project Management
CAPM credential offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI) is designed for
project leaders and managers.

Project Management Professional
Across industries, Project Management Professional (PMP®) is the leading certification
for associate-level project managers.
Popular Online Business & Innovation Courses
All Business & Innovation Courses Offered
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Popular Online Computers & Technology Courses
All Computers & Technology Courses Offered
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Featured Health & Wellness Courses

Certified Physical Therapy Aid
Physical therapy aides work with physical therapists to provide a positive experience
for patients undergoing physical therapy treatment.

Clinical Dental Assistant
Dental assistants play a valuable role in any dental care team, often handling a variety
of tasks from assisting with treatment procedures to administrative duties.

Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistants take charge of making sure office visits and procedures go
smoothly for animals under veterinary care.
Popular Online Health & Wellness Courses
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Popular Online Travel & Outdoors Courses
All Travel & Outdoors Courses Offered
Featured Workforce Training Courses

HVAC/R Certified Technician
You’ll master core skills like accurate measurement and conversions, heat carrying
capacity, condensation and vaporization, and air weight and value.

Certified Supply Chain and Freight Broker Training
This all-inclusive online course will provide a complete view of supply chain management
and freight broker training.
Popular Online Workforce Training Courses
All Workforce Training Courses Offered
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Business & Innovation Services
Providing quality, customizable, and affordable workforce training services to local business and industry.
LCC's Corporate Training program is designed to provide training and ongoing support
to local business & industry. Our trainers will develop and implement quality, customized,
on-demand programs designed to enhance the professional and personal growth of your
workers. Our trainings are taught by industry professionals, in keeping with the highest
industry standards.
The Process:
- Needs Assessment: PACE Staff and instructors will meet with you to discuss training needs and skill gaps in your workforce.
- Program Development: The PACE training team will partner to develop a customized training program that meets your organizational goals.
- Customized Delivery: Training can be held on or off site and performed according to customer requirements. The PACE team can deliver training online, in person, or in a hybrid model.
Customer Testimonials
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
“We continue to receive positive reviews not only from our employees, but from guests who attended. The training directly related to the core values of our agency and the expectations we have set for our employees–particularly our supervisors–in terms of customer service and working towards common goals. It was a reassuring roadmap for the direction we are taking our agency.”
Robert R. Snaza, Sheriff, Lewis County
Cowlitz Public Utility District
“Thank you for providing training, which I think was very helpful to us. Please keep us in mind for further presentations, as we will no doubt be calling for additional training. Please also extend our appreciation to the other LCC staff that helped us with our day of training. The feedback from our group was very positive and we really appreciate the presentations.”
Paul Brachvogel, General Counsel & Director for Administrative Services - PUD
Ridgefield Police Department
“Fantastic presentation. I've read, studied, and heard all these things a number of times, but the presentation really made things resonate and stick.”
Chief Carrie Greene
Frequently Asked Questions
For Students
LCC Continuing Education offers personal enrichment, workforce, and professional development non-credit courses designed for learners of all ages. Our classes are short in length, affordable, offered at convenient times, and designed to enhance personal and professional goals.
Register online using the links at the top of this page, or register by mail, by phone, or in person.
Register by Mail
Access and print sign up form located at back of class schedule. Fill it out and mail to us with check, money order or credit card information.
Lower Columbia CollegeAttn: Professional and Continuing Education
PO Box 3010
Longview, WA 98632
Register by Phone
Access and print sign up form located at back of class schedule. Fill it out and have it handy when you call us. If we are not available please leave a detailed message, including your name and return phone number. We will get back to you within one business day.
(360) 442-2602, (360) 442-2601
Register in Person
Access and print sign up form located at back of class schedule. Fill it out and bring to our offices during regular business hours. Payment will be processed in our office.
Don Talley Vocational Building. See campus map for directions
Written notice must be received 3 business days prior to the course start date to receive a refund. Refunds are issued automatically if a course is closed or canceled.
Non-credit courses do not carry college credit - and typically do not require exams.
Anyone interested in self-improvement, whether personal or professional.
We are continuously expanding our offering of courses each quarter in areas such as Professional Development, Creative Arts, Computers and Technology, Health and Wellness, and Personal Enrichment. Our course offerings are limited only by imagination and the availability of qualified instructors.
All you need is a passion for the subject, expertise or skill in that area, and a desire to share your knowledge with others. A sense of humor and good communication skills are also important. You must be flexible and have a desire to educate students regardless of age, sex, and background. If this sounds like you, please contact us! Proposals are encouraged but are not viewed as contracts or commitments by Continuing Education.
Continuing education is truly for everyone! Our department serves students throughout Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties.
Continuing Education courses tend to be shorter, meet less frequently, and have more flexibility to accommodate busy schedules. The limit in time commitment and lower costs, enables many adults to explore new interests.
For Instructors
We invite you to complete a Continuing Education Course Proposal Form and return it to our department.
Mailing Address:
Continuing Education
Lower Columbia College
1600 Maple Street | P.O. Box 3010
Longview, WA 98632
Email Address:
Instructors are paid up to $30 per hour when a course meets the minimum enrollment requirements. If a course does not meet the minimum requirement, instructors will have the option of taking a lower pay rate or canceling the course. Requirements for minimum registrations in any course are influenced by marketing and material costs, facility fees, administrative staff time, and any additional costs associated with the course.
Contact Professional and Continuing Education
Offices located in the Don Talley Vocational Building and the Physical Science Building. Office hours vary depending on activities. Please call for an appointment.