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Continuing Education for Individuals, Management & Business

Programs at the PCC CLIMB Center deliver Continuing Education opportunities for individuals – and workforce solutions and customized training for professionals and businesses in Portland. Our noncredit courses, workshops and certifications help elevate individual careers, or improve workplace performance; offering specialized training from experts in their fields. From hands-on business development, to professional development to healthcare training to customized training for businesses and nonprofits, PCC’s Continuing Education programming helps people reach professional, personal, or organizational goals. 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.

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Customized Training

Acquire customized training and development solutions for your organization.

CLIMB News and Announcements

5 Steps to Becoming a Patient Access Specialist
Wed, 06 Nov 2019

Patient access specialists are frontline healthcare workers who provide routine and essential services in all medical settings. These include medical offices, hospitals, clinics and other facilities.

5 Common Changes in Today's Evolving Workplace
Mon, 04 Nov 2019

“When life is hard, you have to change”
Shannon Hoon, Blind Melon 

In life, change is inevitable, including in the workplace. Today’s workplace is continuously shifting, ushering in a new norm with a variety of changes and disruptions. This can bring about positive change and growth, or lead to negative consequences. 

Meet Our Newest Capital Access Team Member: Oscar Novelo
Thu, 31 Oct 2019

With a strong background in Community Development and Financing of Public Improvement Projects, Oscar Novelo brings his talents to the Oregon SBDC Capital Access Team.  This is his story

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