Begin your continuing education journey by registering for courses today. Review registration and payment policies below.
How do I find continuing education courses?
Browse courses to view all current offerings. Courses are available across an array of subject areas, times, locations, and modalities. Explore areas of study such as agriculture, education, health and wellness, human services, technology and digital skills, and more.
How do I create a learner account and log in?
New learners
You can create an account at any time.
- Ohio State employees or current students: Log in using your Ohio State, OSUMC, or COTC credentials.
- New to Ohio State? Choose one of the following options:
- Sign in with your Apple, Google, or Microsoft account.
- Or, select Direct Access Account Creation if you prefer to use another email provider (e.g., Yahoo, work email).
Returning learners
- If you’ve registered for courses before, log in using the same account you used previously (Apple, Google, Microsoft, or Direct Access).
- If you registered with a non-standard email (e.g., Yahoo, work email) between July 1, 2024, and July 30, 2025:
- Select Direct Access Sign-in.
- Enter your email address and use the verification code sent to you.
- If you registered before July 1, 2024, you’ll need to create a new account.
- Use the same email address as before to ensure your accounts merge automatically.
If you run into any issues, please contact Enrollment Support.
How do I register and pay for courses online?
Many of the courses offered are open enrollment, meaning no admission decision is necessary for you to enroll. However, registration and prerequisite requirements vary by course. See the registration page of your desired course for more information.
You may register online by locating a course on the website and paying with any major credit card (American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). Payment is due at the time of registration. You can view the course fees and cost breakdown on the course registration page.
After registering, you’ll receive a registration confirmation/receipt email. Keep your confirmation handy. It provides proof of enrollment in an Ohio State Professional and Continuing Education course. You may receive your confirmation/receipt before you are enrolled in the course, as it can take up to 24 hours for enrollment to be complete.
I've registered and paid for a course. What’s next?
Enrollments may take up to 24 hours to complete. In addition to the registration confirmation email, if your course is in Canvas (the learning management system where course content or materials may be provided), you will receive two emails. The first will ask you to create a password and the second will confirm your enrollment in the Canvas course. Learn more about Canvas.
How do I unenroll from a course?
If you’ve registered for a course but can no longer participate, you may be able to request a refund. Learn more about the refund policy in the Terms and Conditions.
How do I request accessibility accommodations?
Professional and Continuing Education at The Ohio State University is committed to providing inclusive and accessible learning environments that support the success of all learners. If you require accommodation for a disability or encounter barriers to accessing required technology, contact Enrollment Support by emailing ContinuingEd@osu.edu or calling 614-292-7122 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST/EDT, excluding holidays).
Need help?
For assistance with registration, payment, technology and more, Enrollment Support has you covered.