Professional Development

Continuing & Extended Education provides a variety of educational alternatives for individuals who seek to change career paths, earn professional certification, or advance business and management skills.

Professional Workshops

The Professional Development Center offers performance excellence workshops to enhance leadership skills and professional career workshops that cover timely topics in specific fields.

High-Tech Training Options

Continuing & Extended Education advanced technology courses include hardware and software training in the following areas:

• University Extension Evening Credit Courses
• Professional Development Center Information Technology Courses
• Thompson Conference Center Computer Applications Training

Petroleum Extension Service

Founded in 1944, the Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX) specializes in training field-level personnel, administrative staff at oil and gas companies, and professionals who support and offer services to the oil industry. PETEX courses and materials cover topics such as offshore procedures and safety, pipelines, production, well service and workover, regulations and compliance, and skills training.