Mission Statement
To model and extend the Kingdom of God in this world through professional development and dedicated to meeting the lifelong learning needs of individuals serving society while engaged in the professions.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education offers flexible, non-degree programs for educators, career seekers, and organizations, supporting professional growth, career advancement, industry certifications, and customized workforce training solutions.
Advance your teaching with flexible, self-paced, graduate-level professional development courses and workshops designed for educators. Learn anytime, anywhere while building classroom-ready skills, expanding content knowledge, and earning professional development credit. With district approval, courses may support recertification, salary advancement, and professional growth through practical, high-quality learning led by experienced instructors.
Prepare for a new career or earn a recognized certification with expert-developed courses. Start anytime with open enrollment, enjoy up to 18 months of access, and receive dedicated student advising throughout your learning journey.
Strengthen your workforce with customized contract training designed to upskill employees, enhance leadership, improve project management, and boost organizational performance. Expert-developed programs help your team achieve workforce development goals with practical, flexible learning solutions.
Accreditation
The school began as Pacific Bible Institute in 1944. After a transitional junior college phase, Fresno Pacific University received Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation in 1965, the same year in which the first Bachelor of Arts degrees were granted. A fully accredited graduate program in Education was initiated in 1976.
The growth and development of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs led to renaming the college Fresno Pacific University in 1997. Fresno Pacific University is the only fully accredited, Christian liberal arts university in California’s great Central Valley.
Our Foundation
Continuing Education seeks to integrate theory and practice through innovative strategies and to encourage professionals in informed reflection on values that inspire the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior in the pursuit of excellence in their chosen field, in order to bring transformation to society.
Our Team
