Welcome to Continuing Education at SKC
Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Continuing Education program was established to provide quality continuing education opportunities to meet the personal enrichment and professional development needs of local community members, Tribal Departments, and organizations on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Continuing education (CE) refers to organized, non-credit post-secondary learning activities, including workshops, seminars, certifications, and courses, designed for adults to update skills, earn professional licensure, or pursue personal enrichment after their initial education. The purpose and benefits of continuing education include the following:
- Skill Development and Confidence: Specialized courses allow individuals to learn new skills or strengthen existing ones, boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Networking Opportunities: Attending continuing education seminars or courses provides opportunities to connect with other industry professionals and foster career growth.
- Mandatory Licensure Renewal: Many professions, particularly in healthcare, engineering, and education, require a specific number of CEUs to keep licenses active.
- Career Advancement: Continuing education demonstrates a commitment to professional growth, making professionals more marketable for promotions or new positions.
- Staying Current in the Field: Continuing education helps professionals stay up to date with the latest technologies, laws, and industry best practices, ensuring high-quality work and more efficient service delivery.
Register to take a course
Current Course List
- PMP Exam Prep - (4/8/2026)
- Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification - (6/1 & 6/2/2026)
- NASL 121, Basic Yakama Language II (Spring 2026)
- NASL 121, Basic Yakama Language III (Spring 2026)
- NATR 239, GIS Data Management (Spring 2026)
- Wellness Summit (3/26/2026)
- Community Health Worker Training (Spring 2026)
- Montana Constitution Roadshow (4/23/2026)
- A.S.I.S.T. - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (4/27 - 28/2026)
- Salish Conference (03/11/2026)
- Hide Tanning (1/9-3/15/2026)
- HCT Advanced Field Experience 03/30/26 - 06/05/26
- Finding Our Joy 2 6/16-6/18/26
To Register
To register for a CEU course, you will need to provide the following information:
- Name of the event (choose a course from the dropdown list)
- Event date
- Enrolled Tribal Members: Tribal ID Number and a copy of the Tribal ID
- Descendants: Tribal ID number of enrolled parent(s)
- Social Security Number (Students will not receive CEUs without their Social Security Number)
Program Contacts
Teach a course
Are you sponsoring a professional development workshop or training, or would you like to share your unique knowledge and expertise with colleagues or community members? Please consider becoming a Continuing Education Instructor or awarding CEUs to your training participants! We've developed a handbook to guide you through the course request process. Please review the handbook before submitting a course request. Please contact the Continuing Education team at ceu@skc.edu if you have any questions or need assistance.
To request CEUs for a professional development offering, please submit a CEU Request Form along with the following information and documents:
- Learning objectives and expected outcomes (See guidance in Appendix A)
- Methods of evaluation
- Agenda or syllabus
- Credentials for all instructors (e.g., a professional certificate, diploma, resume, or CV)
SKC CEU Course Handbook
Continue to the CEU Course Request Form
Program Contacts
What are CEUs?
- A Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a standard unit of measurement for non-credit, professional development training. They are used to document learning, maintain professional licensure, and enhance skills in various fields. CEUs differ from college credits because they do not count toward a degree. Rather, they serve as a permanent record of professional development.
- One CEU represents 10 contact hours of participation in an organized community education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instructors.
- The number of CEUs to be awarded is determined by considering the number of contact hours of instruction, or an equivalent, included in the educational activity. Reasonable allowance may be made for activities such as required reports, laboratory assignments, field trips, and supervised study.
- Some meetings, conventions, and exhibitions that attract large numbers of participants, involve diverse activities, and are conducted primarily for information-sharing purposes generally do not qualify for CEUs. However, planned learning activities within such events that meet the ANSI/IACET standards are eligible for CEUs.
- College-level credits are not awarded for continuing education activities, but participants receive CEUs through SKC. The CEUs are recorded on the SKC transcript.
- CEUs are not transferable to college credits.
Apply now and enjoy a unique educational experience that blends Western academic knowledge with Native American perspectives and practices. Benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Join a supportive community that values cultural diversity and academic excellence, and prepare for a successful career and leadership role in your community. Apply today and start your journey towards a brighter future at SKC!