Continuing Education

Advance With Purpose

Certificates and continuing education courses, built around your schedule and grounded in a Biblical Worldview.

895 courses available · 45 CEUs per credit hour · from $150

New — Every Course, Open to You

Take Any ACU Course for CEUs

Beyond our dedicated programs, our entire university catalog is open for continuing education — 895 courses taught by ACU faculty, no application needed. Every credit hour earns 45 CEUs.

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1 Credit $150 45 CEUs
2 Credits $250 90 CEUs
3 Credits $350 135 CEUs
4 Credits $450 180 CEUs

895 courses available now

A Biblical Worldview Foundation

A Biblical Worldview isn't a course you take at ACU. It's the framework woven through every course, every program, and every conversation with faculty who are experts in their fields and intentional about how those fields connect to deeper truth.

What does that mean in practice? It means your business courses examine markets and management alongside questions of stewardship and ethics. Your education programs treat teaching as both a craft and a calling to shape lives. Your psychology coursework engages contemporary research and a thoughtful understanding of human nature. Your ministry studies blend rigorous theology with the practical skills of leading real people in real contexts.

This integration matters because the world your career happens in is complex. Every field — business, healthcare, education, technology, ministry, the arts — confronts ethical tensions, competing pressures, and questions that technical expertise alone can't resolve. ACU graduates step into those moments equipped not just with knowledge but with a coherent way of making sense of it. They lead with integrity when it's costly. They navigate ambiguity with confidence. They connect daily work to lasting meaning.

That's the difference a Biblical Worldview foundation makes. It isn't a limitation on what you can study or where you can go after graduation. It's an advantage that travels with you — into boardrooms, classrooms, clinics, studios, congregations, and communities — shaping how you think, lead, and live for the rest of your career.

Designed For You

Working Professionals
Career Changers
Ministry Leaders
Lifelong Learners

How to Get Started

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Pick Your Program

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Register Online

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Start the Next Cohort

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Questions, Answered

Do I need to apply to ACU first?

No. Continuing education students register directly — no application, no transcripts, no admissions process. If you later decide to pursue a degree, our admissions team would love to talk.

What's a CEU?

Continuing Education Units document professional learning. At ACU, each credit hour earns 45 CEUs — so a standard 3-credit course earns 135 CEUs. Check with your employer or licensing board about how CEUs apply to your specific requirements.

Do CEU courses count toward a degree?

CEU registration is for continuing education, not academic credit toward a degree. If degree credit matters to you, talk with our admissions team about enrolling as a degree-seeking student instead.

When do university courses meet?

University courses follow ACU's regular semester schedule, and each listing shows the semesters it's offered. Our self-guided programs start anytime. We'll confirm details when we process your registration.

How do I document my CEUs?

After you complete your course, our Continuing Education office provides documentation of your CEUs for your employer or licensing board.

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Questions about any of our continuing education options? We're happy to help.

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Mark Duplissis
Mark Duplissis
Executive Director of Adult Education