CLIMB Center at PCC

CLIMB Center

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Continuing Learning for Individuals, Management & Business

The CLIMB Center is a building located in Southeast Portland with programs that offer specialized non-credit continuing education opportunities for individuals, management and organizations of all sizes – plus specialized classes and advising for small businesses, entrepreneurs and prospective global trade professionals. Learn more below!

Explore What PCC CLIMB Offers

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Institute for Health Professionals

Start your career in healthcare, enroll in CEUs for health professionals, prepare for national exams, and complete comprehensive health certificate programs.

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Small Business Development Center

Launch or grow your small business through no-cost, one-on-one business advising and affordable business education.

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Professional Development & Training

Develop and improve your professional skills – for individuals or larger organizations.

Remote Career Training

Self-paced remote career training you can do from home to reach new career goals.

CLIMB News and Announcements

How will the disruption to global trade affect my business?

Thu, 08 Apr 2021

by Warren Banks

U.S. ports are slammed.

Why? Because of COVID-19, and stimulus payments, which have led to (among other things) a big spike in online orders. 8% of consumer disposable income used to go for air travel, hotels, movie theaters, plus other theater and entertainment in general. Much of this money is now going to buy goods from overseas and causing a shortage of supply, in addition to congestion.

Experience + Expertise, Meet Your Instructor: Ian Rubin, MA, CPT, CHC

Thu, 18 Mar 2021

Ian Rubin is a wellness coach, founder of Wholeself Wellness LLC, coach educator and adjunct faculty member at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). In addition, he teaches Nutritional Counseling Skills within the Functional Nutrition Program at PCC.

Experience + Expertise, Meet Your Instructor: Karen Davis, MS, CNS®

Wed, 17 Mar 2021

Meet Karen Davis, MS, CNS®, a clinical nutritionist who began her career in evidenced-based nutrition when she recognized the key role food choice plays in preventing many diseases.