Professional & Personal Development
Flexible Programs to Reach Your Goals
At Johnson & Wales University, learning doesn’t stop with a degree and goes beyond the classroom—on your schedule and in your preferred format. Whether you're looking to advance your career, explore a new passion, or gain hands-on experience, JWU’s non-degree professional and personal development programs offer both online and in-person options to fit your needs.
Professional Development
Certificates & Micro-Certificates
Accelerated Learning
Take the next step in your education by enrolling in an online certificate program at JWU Online. Browse undergraduate and graduate certificates and micro-certificates.
Corporate Education Partnerships & Professional Training
Career Advancement
JWU Online provides corporate training, online professional development and personal growth opportunities. You’ll be equipped with the solutions and tools to achieve your career, academic and personal goals. Through our Corporate Education Partnership, employers can receive tuition at discounted rates, and we can tailor programs to meet your workforce needs.
Ecolab Center for Culinary Science
Food Entrepreneur Support
At JWU Providence, the Ecolab Center for Culinary Science is dedicated to helping food entrepreneurs meet their innovative needs. Here, you can work on product development, nutritional labeling and laboratory analysis. We also assist with process authority product evaluation.
Wine & Beverage Education
Approved WSET Program Provide
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, just beginning your career, or you’re a seasoned professional, you can pursue your passion through JWU’s wine and beverage education courses. Explore wine and food pairings, learn wine-tasting techniques and gain exposure to wine production.
Personal Development
Chef’s Choice
Recreational Cooking & Custom Experiences
Join JWU’s recreational classes for an immersive cooking experience where you’ll explore world cuisine and get hands-on training from professional chefs. If you’re part of an organization, you can customize your experience and compete in exciting team challenges.
Summer Camps
Kids & Teens Programming
Our summer cooking camps in Providence are a great opportunity for kids and teens to learn from JWU’s expert instructors and professional chefs. Campers have the chance to create regionally and globally inspired dishes, dive into pastry and culinary-themed activities, and enjoy plenty of time to socialize and unwind.
