Division of Professional and Continuing Studies

The Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (DPCS) empowers working adults who want to advance in tech and the trades.

We provide accessible on-ramps to education that allow adults to upskill or become career-ready in the tech and trade industries. Covering a range of foundational and advanced skills, our programs (for-credit and non-credit) give individuals from all walks of life a chance at entering or being promoted within a tech or trade career.

We know you have a full life, so you need classes that work around your schedule. Classes are held at convenient times, and many are offered online.

We’re here to empower you to put your best future forward.  Join us.

 

Available Programs

• Professional Land Surveying Courses (Summer 2024)
  14 weeks each | $610/credit | Online | Apply by May 3, 2024
  Designed for those currently working in the land surveying field, these specialized courses prepare you to become a registered Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts.
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• EV Charging Station Site Assessment (June 3, 2024)
  3 hours | $150 | On campus | June 3, 2024, 4-7 PM
  Participants will learn how to assess locations for EV charging station readiness, equipment considerations, and additional site factors such as ADA compliance and power management. This interactive course features a short field trip to a charging site close to campus. Intended for property managers, construction managers, developers, electrical contractors, and anyone else who wants to confidently select appropriate locations for EV charging equipment.
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• Certificate in Construction Management (Fall 2024)
  One year (six courses) | $610/credit | Online | Apply by August 23, 2024
  The demand for construction management jobs is expected to increase much faster than average through 2030. A Certificate in Construction Management will give you a strong foundation in technical and organizational skills that apply to construction projects from conception to completion. You will also learn about sustainable building technologies, building materials and application methods, scheduling, and estimating.
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Union partnerships

Take your trades career to the next level with certificates and associate degree programs specially designed to fit your interests, experience, and schedule:

• IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
  • Construction Management Certificate (next offering TBD)
• Carpenters Union (North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters)
  • Construction Management Certificate (next offering TBD)
• Iron Workers Union (International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 7)
  • Construction Management Certificate (next offering TBD)

Contact Us

DPCS Director Gary Chin
Email: DPCS@franklincummings.edu
Mailing Address: 41 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

If you are interested in customized programs for corporations, industry associations, employers, and community-based organizations, please see our Strategic Partnerships web page.

Financial Aid is available

Students enrolled in certificate or associate degree programs within the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies are able to apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA. The college will review a student’s eligibility for the MA State Grant, federal loans and grants as they pertain to each program and the student’s demonstrated level of financial need. Students must apply for financial aid for each year that they are planning to attend.

Visit our How to Apply for Financial Aid page to get started. Or contact our Enrollment Services Team at 617-588-1368 or financialaid@franklincummings.edu.

Our Faculty

Our faculty are industry practitioners. Students will be prepared with career-relevant skills that help them advance in their current and future roles. See DPCS faculty bios and contact information.

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• Majors and Concentrations
  • Automotive Technology – Certificate/AS
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Biotechnology – AS
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Building Energy Management – AS Concentration
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Business Management – BS
    • Meet the Faculty
  • CAD Drafting – Certificate
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • CNC Machining – Certificate/AS Pathway
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Computer Information Technology – AS
    • Courses You’ll Take
      • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Construction Management – AS
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Cybersecurity – AS Concentration
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Electric Vehicle Technology – AS Concentration
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Electrical Engineering – BS
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Engineering Technology – AS
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • General Education Core
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • HVAC&R Technology – Certificate
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Industrial Electronics Technology – Certificate/AS Pathway
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Manufacturing and Automation Technology – AS Concentration
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Mechatronics Technology – AS Concentration
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Network and Systems Support – Certificate/AS Pathway
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Opticianry – AS
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Practical Electricity – Certificate
    • Courses You’ll Take
    • What You’ll Learn
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Renewable Energy Technology – AS Concentration
    • Courses You’ll Take
  • Software Development – Certificate/AS Pathway
    • Courses You’ll Take
• Center for Computing and Interdisciplinary Technology
• Center for Energy Efficiency and the Trades
  • Energy Efficiency Training Courses
• Division of Professional and Continuing Studies
  • Meet the Faculty
  • Construction Management Certificate (Credit)
  • EV Infrastructure Courses
  • Professional Land Surveying Courses (Credit)
  • Carpenters Union Partnership
  • IBEW Partnership
  • Iron Workers Union Partnership
• Library Services
• Franklin Cummings Tech Textbook List
  • Ordering Textbooks
• Academic Calendar
• Registrar
  • Request a Transcript
  • Enrollment Verification
  • FERPA Release Form
  • Student Photo Release Form
  • Petition to Graduate
• Course Catalog
• Meet the Academic Affairs Team
  • Staff Teaching Request Form