Welcome to Continuing Education at SKC
Salish Kootenai College’s (SKC) Continuing Education program provides quality opportunities for personal enrichment and professional development to 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.
Upcoming opportunities
Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification
- June 1-2, 2026
- Salish Kootenai College campus, Pablo, MT
- A two-day course that includes a review of quality concrete principles, ASTM Sampling and Testing methods, along with the administration of a two-part certification examination.
- Instructor: Craig Crawford, Training Director, Montana Contractors' Association
- Cost: $475 MCA Member, $575 Non-Member
- More information and registration: MCA website
2nd Annual Finding Our Joy Gathering: A Journey Together to Braid Our Healing with Culture, Wellness, and Hope
- June 16-18, 2026
- University of Providence, University Center, 1301 20th Street South, Great Falls, Montana
- Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders’ Council and Tribal Behavioral Health Program
- For more information, please contact Anna Whiting Sorrell, PhD, at anna.sorrell@montana.edu.
Project Management for Non-Project Managers
- October 8, 2026, 8 AM-3 PM
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Instructor: Ashleigh Clark, PMP, Process Alchemist
- An overview of the most important things for those who don’t manage projects but would like to learn more about project management, or who are just getting started. This will set you up with the information you need to begin your project management journey! Learn what a project manager’s role is, how to adjust when projects go off track, and all the basics to initiate, plan, and close your projects. You’ll even get to know more about the difference between Waterfall and Agile project management.
- Cost: $200 (SKC will invoice registrants)
- Register below using the CEU registration form.
Driving Continuous Improvement with Project Retrospectives
- October 15, 2026, 1-2 PM
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Instructor: Ashleigh Clark, PMP, Process Alchemist
- Enhance your team’s performance and project outcomes by learning how to host impactful project retrospectives. We’ll explore the critical importance of reflecting on past projects to inform and improve future efforts. Discover how to create a well-structured agenda, navigate the three essential components of a retrospective, and establish ground rules that encourage open communication. You’ll also learn best practices for conducting a retrospective, identifying actionable items, and determining next steps.
- Cost: $60 (SKC will invoice registrants)
- Register below using the CEU registration form.
Streamlining Resource Management
- October 22, 2026, 1-3 PM
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Instructor: Ashleigh Clark, PMP, Process Alchemist
- In this course, you will learn how to set your team up for success by mastering the art of tracking team member assignments and planning headcount. We’ll cover key strategies for managing team availability, setting utilization goals, and making allocation adjustments. You'll explore how to assign tasks effectively, use placeholders, and navigate timesheets. Learn the importance of having a strategic approach to resource planning and gain the skills needed to forecast future headcount and ensure project success.
- Cost: $80 (SKC will invoice registrants)
- Register below using the CEU registration form.
Essentials of Project Management
- October 26-27, 2026, 8 AM-4 PM
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Instructor: Ashleigh Clark, PMP, Process Alchemist
- This Virtual Masterclass is the foundational course in our 3-course Project Management series. Designed for professionals at any level, Essentials provides the shared framework needed for the courses that follow by covering core topics, such as managing different personality types, applying effective estimating techniques, and setting clear, measurable project objectives. This course serves as both a valuable refresher on best practices and an introduction to new approaches. The course strengthens your ability to lead teams, deliver successful projects, and build habits that accelerate your career, while also supporting preparation for the Project Management Institute's PMP® or CAPM® Certification Exams. Students are encouraged to attend all three classes in sequence to gain the full benefit of the series.
- Cost: $400 (SKC will invoice registrants)
- Register below using the CEU registration form.
Advanced Project Management
- November 2-3, 2026, 8 AM-4 PM
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Instructor: Ashleigh Clark, PMP, Process Alchemist
- Our Advanced Project Management Masterclass combines nuts-and-bolts theory and practical lessons learned, packaged in a fast-paced, highly interactive session to get your organization on track to consistently deliver successful projects. This Masterclass course helps project managers learn in-depth practices that go beyond surface-level information into real-life, complex situations.
- Cost: $400 (SKC will invoice registrants)
- Register below using the CEU registration form.
PMP/CAPM Exam Prep
- November 10, 2026, 8 AM-4 PM
- Virtual (Zoom)
- Instructor: Ashleigh Clark, PMP, Process Alchemist
- The Exam Prep Virtual Masterclass course guides you through the final steps before you take the PMP or CAPM certification exam. Earning a project management credential can be an important milestone in your career!
- Cost: $200 (SKC will invoice registrants)
- Note: Students taking this class will need to purchase the Rita Mulcahy Exam Prep Book for $71.20
- Register below using the CEU registration form.
Register for CEUs
Please note that this registration is for receiving CEUs from SKC. Participants must register for externally hosted workshops and training separately. Please see the registration information for each event in the previous section.
To register for CEUs, 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)
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 in the SKC CEU Handbook)
- Methods of evaluation
- Agenda or syllabus
- Credentials for all instructors (e.g., a professional certificate, diploma, resume, or CV)
SKC Continuing Education Instructor Handbook
Continue to the CEU Course Request Form
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 CEUs are recorded on the SKC transcript.
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is the primary body that sets the standard for CEUs. To award Continuing Education Units (CEUs), SKC must follow the IACET standards outlined in The Continuing Education Unit: How to Calculate CEUs and comply with the requirements of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act.
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!