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Community & Continuing Education at San Mateo County Community College District offers exciting courses and programs for personal and professional growth.

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Virtual Tutoring Services

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Virtual English Practice Partners

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Why CommEd?

Learn by doing

In-person, online or hybrid courses for the best possible experience

Try something new

Challenge yourself and gain a new passion or skill

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Get inspired by classmates and quality instructors

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Featured Program Full-Stack Developer Program

Cañada Community College has partnered with Qwasar Silicon Valley to deliver a skills-based, industry-aligned training program in full stack development.

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Online Courses Beginning Every 6 weeks!

We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.

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Featured Program Certified Executive Coaching Program

Are you a mid to late-career professional interested in entering the highly rewarding field of executive coaching? Learn to coach executives through the process of solving real world problems.

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Announcements

Registration for live online courses now available!

17 Aug

Dispensing Opticians Training Program

23 Aug

Full Stack Developer Program

07 Sept

Certificate in Project Management

07 Sept

Certificate in Basic Game Design

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Our unique courses and programs are inspiring, informative and fun.

“This has been by far my most enjoyable and knowledge provoking class. The field trip was incredible. What a fantastic way to learn and see more of the Bay Area.” Janey Manny, San Mateo Trips & Tours

“Although I enjoyed the curriculum, my favorite part of the class was the bonds I formed with my classmates. I probably wouldn't have met some of these new friends otherwise. I'm glad I took the chance.” Lou-Anne, Intro to Watercolor

“I never thought I would have enough confidence to take a dance class. I'm a shy person but my instructor was encouraging and supportive.” Jason Tyrell, Intro to Hip Hop Dance

“As someone who just moved to the Peninsula, I challenged myself to take a new course, and I'm so glad I did! Not only did I meet other people interested in photography, but I feel much more connected to the city and community I live in now.” Abigail Standley, DSLR Photography

Meet Our Team of Instructors View all instructors

Alisa Clansy

Jazz from the Hill

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Emanuela Quaglia

Photography

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Penny Kostaras

Strategies for Student Success

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