Empowering SWFL with Innovative Education
Explore FGCU’s dynamic range of educational opportunities, including certificates, degrees and specialized programs like micro-credentials and digital badges. Designed for the evolving needs of today's learners and the workforce of Southwest Florida, our programs provide flexible, high-quality options that prepare you for real-world challenges and success.
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Degree Completion
Unique programs with flexible options to give you the opportunity to start or finish your bachelor's degree.
Micro-credentials & Digital Badges
FGCU micro-credentials and digital badges designed for current and future FGCU students and SWFL community members.
Continuing Education & Professional Development
Non-credit programs designed for upskilling, reskilling and professional development.
Career-accelerator Programs for SWFL Residents
FGCU strives to make education more affordable for our community members who live in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry County. We are happy to announce that the Lee County Economic Development Office and the Economic Development Authority are funding select programs for residents of these counties.
Explore Video Highlights
FGCU Lee Health Day Video
Arthrex feat FGCU: Virtual Florida Economic Outlook Jobs Solution Summit
Questions? Contact us with any questions about FGCU's programs.
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- Creating a Talent Pipeline
- Spring grad tuned in to a commitment to finish her degree
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- FGCU Complete ‘a lifeline’ for students seeking degree completion
- What Should Badges Add to the Curriculum? Nothing!
- FGCU program offers full-ride scholarships to help SWFL worker shortage
- From FGCU campus to career: Digital badges offer a path
- Strategically Developing Microcredentials for the Future of Work
- Amazon partners with FGCU to pay for SWFL employees’ tuition
- Credential As You Go Participant - Florida Gulf Coast University
- New Program Enables Students to Earn Credentials in Emotional Intelligence
- Lee residents eligible for free career-readiness programs at FGCU
- Students explore medical device industry through Arthrex partnership
- FGCU: The Power of Micro-Credentials
- Incremental Credentialing in Graduate Education
- Achieving Smart Growth in Microcredential Programs
- New to Micro-credentials and Digital Badges? Here Are 12 Steps for Starting Your Own Program
- Closing Skills Gaps with Talent Pipelines The “Power of And” at FGCU | Video
- How I stopped fearing micro-credentials and began to love digital badging – a pilot project
- Florida Gulf Coast University: Implementing a University-wide Digital Badging Initiative
- A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing a Microcredentialing Program
- Getting Started with Microcredentials: A Primer for Higher Education Leaders
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Innovative Education & Partnerships is located in Modular 2 on the south end of campus. Visitors can park in the adjacent lot or Garage 2 after receiving a parking pass at the information booth at the main campus entrance.
Hours | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Questions? | Call (239) 745-4700
