Featured Program
OLLI at Duke
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is an inclusive community of nearly 2,000 adults who share a love of learning. This program provides diverse educational programs, social engagement, and volunteer opportunities to the Durham community and across the globe. Spring registration is open now. Learn more. about this program
Professional Development
Whether you are looking to upgrade skills in your current field or looking for training in a whole new area, our Professional Certificates can help you take that next step on your career track. Our programs are designed with the needs of working adults in mind, with evening and weekend class sessions and at a moderate cost. Join an energetic, committed peer network in classes taught by seasoned professionals and gain a credential that makes you stand out in today’s changing and competitive workplace. Read more about our Professional Certificate Programs
Professional Certificate Programs
The Legal Nurse Consulting program is designed for the Registered Nurse (RN) interested in learning how to apply their nursing acumen for analysis of… read more » about Legal Nurse Consulting Program
Embracing AI for Legal Professionals, offered in partnership with the Institute of Career Development (ICD), is designed to equip… read more » about Embracing AI for Legal Professionals
This certificate program, offered in partnership with the Institute of Career Development (ICD), is designed for… read more » about Paralegal Online Program
This certificate program, offered in partnership with the Institute of Career Development (ICD), is designed for individuals who are seeking a career… read more » about Paralegal Classroom Program
Nonprofit Management Training
Nonprofit Certificate Individual Classes
The Duke University Nonprofit Management program curriculum offers a structured and rigorous grounding in the establishment, operation, and continuation of a successful nonprofit... read more »about the Nonprofit Certificate Individual Classes
Nonprofit Certificate Intensive Track
Hundreds of participants from across the country take part in the Intensive Track Program designed to give nonprofit professionals the skills and expertise needed to succeed in... read more »about the Nonprofit Certificate Intensive Track
Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
The Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is a comprehensive program that offers experienced nonprofit professionals the opportunity to increase their capacity for... read more »about the Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
What’s new at OLLI
Thursdays, 1:30PM to 3:00PM
Tuesdays, 1:30PM to 3:00PM
Thursdays, 9:00AM to 10:15AM
Tuesdays, 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke seeks to engage the minds, elevate the spirit and foster the wellbeing of our members through a wide range of educational programs and opportunities for volunteer service and social activities. We embrace Duke University’s commitment to community service and lifelong learning through our collaborative work with academic and professional groups, retirement communities, various research projects on aging, and other institutes for learning in retirement.
University Coursework
Duke employees and area residents who wish to take courses in the arts and sciences for credit on a non-degree basis, or as an auditor, do so through Duke’s Office of Continuing Studies. The Associate Director of Academic Services, Elizabeth Thompson, may be contacted at eat18@duke.edu.
- Non-degree Undergraduate Studies - Taking Duke undergraduate courses for credit on a non-degree basis
- Non-degree Graduate Studies - Taking Duke graduate courses for credit on a non-degree basis
- Auditing - Taking Duke courses on a non-credit basis. Instructor permission required
- Duke Employee Tuition Rates - Information for Duke employees wanting to take for credit or audit undergraduate courses at reduced tuition rates
Duke Employee?
In terms of academic programs, medicine, and research, Duke University
ranks as one of the
leading universities in
the world. The Special
Employee Tuition
Rate Program is
designed to make
Duke’s academic
coursework more
accessible...