Lifelong Learning at Montgomery College
Lifelong Learning programs offer a wide range of opportunities and activities throughout the county for 50+ Learners. There are more than 140 courses in variety of areas, including Art, Art History, Brain Fitness, History, Current Events, Personal Finance, Fitness, and more. Classes are available in-person or online.
- Registration for Fall is now open.
- Lifelong Learning Brochure (PDF, )
- At a Glance Schedules:
- Lifelong Learning Fall 2024 (PDF, )
- Personal Finance Fall 2024 (PDF, )
- Professional and Career Development, Fall 2024 (PDF, )
- Helpful Links:
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Helpful instructions and links to assist you.
You can register via mail (WDCE Registrations, 51 Mannakee Street, CC220, Rockville, MD 20850), fax 240-683-6945 or in person at the Rockville Campus, Germantown Campus, the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus and Gaithersburg Business Training Center. WDCE Customer Service locations & hours.
Printable Registration Form (PDF, )
For more details about first time online registration, complete with screen shots, visit WDCE Registration Options.
You can also register via online. Please note: If you are aged 60+ and your class is eligible for tuition waiver, you have to register via fax, in-person or mail to receive tuition waiver for the first time. You will still have to pay the fee for the class. After the initial registration, you can register online. If you have questions or need assistance with online registration, please contact our Customer Service at 240-567-5188.
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Which path is right for you? There are lots of options!
- Lifelong Learning courses offer a wide variety of topics for you.
- Don't worry about a grade, these are noncredit. Take them for fun. Learn something new!
- Credit Classes can can lead to a degree or a certificate.
- Maybe you want to finish your degree? Or get a Certificate in a topic of interest to you.
- Audit a class, this is an opportunity to take credit classes without worrying about a grade.
- Face to Face and Online Courses are available.
- Lifelong Learning noncredit brochure of classes. (PDF, )
Paths to a Fulfilling and Successful Retirement
There are a wide variety of finance courses. Here is a selection of some of our most popular courses:
- Health Care Insurance for Retirement
- In-Depth Investment Skills: How to Become a Savvy Investor
- Making Smart Investment Decisions
- Maximizing Social Security Benefits
- Money Management and Investment for the Millennial
- Mutual Funds
- Probate in Maryland: An Overview for Executives-to-Be
- Rejuvenate Your Retirement
- Retirement Distribution Strategies
- Retirement Finances _ What You Need to Know
Resources for 50+ Learners
- Advising, Counseling, and MC Career Services
- Career Coach – a free online resource for employment market research, job openings, and more.
- Employment Skills non-credit courses
- Ejobs - Online database of employment opportunities.