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How to Register:

Online 

To register online for any of our programs, please follow the steps below: 

1. From the Professional Development & Training webpage, click on the link to "Programs", then the category/topic you're interested in. Alternatively, click on "Course Search", and search by the Course Reference Number (CRN), or by variety of keywords. 
2. Locate the program of interest. 
3. On the program description page, the sections that are currently available for registration will be listed on the right sidebar. If the course is not currently available and registration is closed, it will indicate that no sections are offered. 
4. Click on the “Add to Cart” button; you will be routed to the UNH Learn for Life registration system. You will be able to to continue to add other items to your cart or go to Checkout. 
5. New users will be asked at Checkout to create a username and password; if you already have an account, please log in with your existing username and password. 
6. Move through the Checkout process. (Note: prior to final checkout you will be asked to enter your credentials again to complete the transaction).  

By Mail or Fax:  

Click here to download the registration form  

Please mail form with payment to: 

UNH Professional Development & Training 
1 Leavitt Lane, 2nd Floor
Durham NH  
03824

OR fax it to (603) 862-7381 

PLEASE DO NOT SCAN AND EMAIL PERSONAL INFORMATION SUCH AS YOUR SSN OR CREDIT CARD DETAILS.

By Phone:  

Call us at (603) 862-7380 

Forms of Payment Accepted 

• Credit Card: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover  
• Check: personal or business 
• Purchase Order: If your organization or school requires a PO, please submit your registration request online and then select the option to 'pay by another method' during the checkout process. Please contact our main office at 603-862-7380 or professional.development@unh.edu to make payment arrangements. 
• Internal transfer: for USNH departments, payment can be made by internal transfer using an appropriate FOAPAL code. Please contact our main office at 603-862-7380 or professional.development@unh.edu to provide account details.  
• PD&T does not accept payments by cash, eCheck, or USNH Purchasing Card (pCard).  

Calendar & Closures 
Professional Development & Training programs do not adhere to UNH’s semester-based academic calendar since PD&T programs are offered throughout the year and can span multiple semesters or terms. 

Enrollment Requirements 
Professional Development & Training programs are generally 'open enrollment' - available to the public without academic or professional prerequisites, and do not involve a formal admission process. As space allows, enrollment is generally open until noon ET the day before a program is scheduled to take place. Programs offered in partnership with external program providers may adhere to different admission guidelines. 

Attendance 
Student attendance is mandatory for all Professional Development & Training programs. If a student does not attend the required number of program sessions (as determined by the program instructor) a student may not receive CEUs for the program. 

Academic Progress 
Professional Development & Training students are evaluated on a Complete/Incomplete basis. “Complete” criteria includes a student attendance for, and participation in, all aspects of the program. “Incomplete” criteria describes a student who does not attend, and or participate in, some or all aspects of the program. Students who successfully complete a program will receive a letter of completion that is also archived by Professional Development & Training’s registrar. Programs offered in partnership with external program providers may adhere to different attendance and completion guidelines.

Student Conduct 
Students participating in any program organized by Professional Development & Training must abide by the University of New Hampshire’s Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities (unh.edu/student-life/student-rights-rules-responsibilities). Failure to abide by these guidelines will result in immediate removal from a program without the student receiving credit for participation, or receiving a refund. 

Schedule of Fees
Enrollment, material, and certificate fees vary for all Professional Development & Training programs. All program prices listed include tuition, supplies, and fees, unless otherwise specified in the program description.

Prior Learning 
Professional Development & Training does not grant credit or equivalency for any programs not administered by PD&T. Information about continuing education units is described on each program-specific webpage. CEUs are issued to PD&T open-enrollment students at no additional cost as long as they have completed the course requirements successfully. 

Nondiscrimination Policy 
All Professional Development & Training programs are held in accordance with the University’s Statement of Nondiscrimination which is as follows: 

The University of New Hampshire seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff and students. We are committed to enhancing and sustaining an educational community that is inclusive and equitable, and cherish these values as being inextricably linked to our core mission. We are a public institution with a long-standing commitment to equal employment and educational opportunity for all qualified persons. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This applies to admission to, access to, treatment within, or employment in UNH programs or activities. 

Workshops: Professional Development & Training (PD&T) will issue refunds minus a $25 administrative fee if written notice is provided five or more calendar days in advance of the program start date. A transfer to another open workshop can be processed at no charge five or more days from the program start date. No refunds are available less than five calendar days in advance of the program, and transfer requests will incur a $25 administrative fee.

Conferences: Professional Development & Training will issue refunds minus a $50 administrative fee if written notice is provided fourteen or more calendar days in advance of the program start date. A transfer to another open program can be processed at no charge fourteen or more days from the program start date. No refunds are available less than fourteen calendar days in advance of the program, and transfer requests will incur a $50 administrative fee.

Refund requests due to emergencies or illness are handled on a case-by-case basis; please contact Professional Development & Training at (603) 862-7380 or professional.development@unh.edu. 

UNH Professional Development & Training reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment, with notice given no later than three business days before the scheduled start date. Workshops may also be canceled or rescheduled due to inclement weather or instructor emergencies. In all cases, PD&T will make every effort to notify participants by email as soon as a decision is made. If a cancellation occurs within three business days of the event, participants will also be contacted by phone using the "day-of contact information" provided at checkout.

Available discounts will be noted on individual course pages, under 'Potential Discount(s)'. Please visit our 'Discounts & Funding Options' page for up to date information.

Discounts & funding options

Please visit our 'Discounts & Funding Options' page for up to date information on USNH Employee Tuition Benefits:

Discounts & funding options 

Visit the Welcome Information page for pre-arrival questions, directions and locations, policies, and more. Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out and we will be happy to assist.

Welcome Information

Certificate Program Requirements
Requirements for completion vary depending on the certificate. Some programs consist of specific required workshops, while others allow you to choose workshops and conferences from a selected variety of topics. Most certificates are a blend of both required and elective workshops. Upon enrolling in a certificate program, you are required to complete your coursework within two years from the date of enrollment. 

As a general policy, required workshops will not be waived; however, if you have previous training or experience within the topic area, with permission, a substitution may be allowed. UNH reserves the right to change or terminate certificate programs and/or requirements at any time.

Cost and How to Enroll
When registering for a workshop or conference, at "checkout" you will be given the option to enroll in the certificate program relevant to that topic area. Simply add the certificate program enrollment to your "cart" for an additional $50. This $50 enrollment fee is a one-time charge for each certificate program. For assistance in enrolling in a  certificate program, please call (603) 862-7380. 

You do not need to be enrolled in a certificate program to attend a PD&T workshop or conference. However, students looking to complete a certificate must enroll in that program prior to attending their third workshop within a content area for their coursework to count towards a certificate. 

The cost of each certificate program varies and depends on which workshops and conferences you take to fulfill program requirements. In general, the cost to complete a certificate program is the total cost of those workshops and conferences attended to fulfill requirements, plus the one-time $50 enrollment fee.

View Certificate Programs

For industry specific licensing requirements and information, consult the professional organizations serving those fields.

How much does a Certificate Program cost?
The cost of each certificate program varies and depends on which workshops and conferences you take to fulfill program requirements. In general, the cost to complete a certificate program is the total cost of those workshops and conferences attended to fulfill requirements plus a one-time $50 enrollment fee.

How do I know what the Certificate requirements are?
Requirements for completion vary depending on the certificate. Some programs consist of specific required workshops, while others allow you to choose workshops and conferences from a selected variety of topics. Most certificates are a blend of both required and elective workshops. For the requirements for a specific program, visit the appropriate certificate page.

What if I am enrolled in multiple Certificate Programs?
Some workshops and conferences apply to more than one certificate program. If you are enrolling in more than one certificate, a maximum of two courses may be applied to multiple certificates.

When are required and elective workshops that are part of a Certificate Program offered?
Most workshops that are part of a certificate program, both required and electives, are offered each semester (spring and fall). However, some workshops are only offered once a year. Regardless, workshop opportunities are schedule so that, in most cases, a certificate can be completed in one year or less.

At what locations are certificate workshops offered?
PD&T workshops are offered at site locations in Portsmouth, Manchester, and Live Online. Offerings per location vary by program and semester. Programs attended at any PD&T location will count toward certificate completion.

When do Certificate Programs start and end?
There is no specific start or end date for certificate programs. You progress at your own pace by registering for  workshops and conferences as you prefer. 

How long do I have to complete a Certificate Program?
Upon enrolling in a certificate program, you are required to complete your coursework within two years from the date of enrollment.

What do I do once I have completed all the required and elective courses for the Certificate?
Your certificate progress will be automatically tracked for you within your Learn for Life account. We work to issue digital certificates within two weeks of completion, and hard copy certificates within one month. If you have not received your digital certificate within three weeks, please reach out to professional.development@unh.edu.