Art & Design

Continuing Education

Never Stop Learning and Growing

Art and Design professionals at every stage of their careers turn to Lesley’s continuing education programs to refine their skills and stay competitive in today’s dynamic, creative landscape. Led by our experienced alumni, these offerings are designed to strengthen technical expertise, deepen business understandings, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Through a variety of courses, videos, workshops, and seminars, you’ll access relevant, pertinent content that supports your continued artistic development—no matter where you are on your professional path.

LAUNCHING FALL 2025

We are excited to introduce our new continuing education programs beginning in Fall 2025. Would you like to be notified when they become available? Email: feedback@lesley.edu

Microlearnings

Lesley University Microlearnings are free, one to three-minute videos that feature our faculty or alumni offering timely, relevant information on a range of important topics in the field of art and design. We’re always adding to our Microlearnings library – check back often so that you can tap into our latest ideas and insights.

Market Yourself - Quick Tips for Job Search Success

This three-minute microlearning video provides an introduction to job seekers containing essential strategies for positioning themselves effectively in today's competitive market. Participants will discover key techniques for tailoring resumes and portfolios to match job descriptions, optimizing their online presence, and identifying relevant networking opportunities. The video offers immediate takeaways for aligning professional materials with target positions and building authentic connections that can lead to career opportunities. This accessible introduction serves as a valuable starting point for anyone looking to enhance their job search strategy and present themselves more effectively to potential employers.

From Idea to Business - Your Entrepreneurial Journey Starts Here

This three-minute microlearning video offers a brief introduction to the essentials of transforming creative ideas into viable business ventures. Covering key topics like defining target audiences, testing products or services, and the basics of business planning, this serves as a great starting point for entrepreneurs looking to start a business. The video also shares practical tips for validating business concepts and highlights early-stage resources such as incubators and grants that can support entrepreneurial growth. Designed as an accessible introduction, this snippet lays the foundation for alumni and innovators with products or services aimed at the market, encouraging them to explore further and take the next step in building a successful business.

Workshops & Seminars

Our alumni-led workshops and seminars give working professionals the opportunity to dive deep into current topics impacting their field. They’re an opportunity to build crucial skills and gain exposure to new ideas and best practices. We frequently add new workshops and seminars, so check back often.

Seminar: Market Yourself: Positioning for the Job You Want

Today’s job seekers can struggle to stand out in a competitive job market and effectively showcase their value to potential employers. This comprehensive interactive seminar provides job seekers with in-depth training on strategic self-marketing and positioning for career success. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to tailor resumes, portfolios, and outreach strategies specifically to their target positions, learning how to effectively align their professional materials with job descriptions and employer expectations. The seminar includes detailed guidance on refining online presence across professional platforms, developing authentic networking strategies, and building meaningful connections within relevant professional networks. Through interactive workshops, peer feedback sessions, and personalized coaching, participants will develop comprehensive job search strategies that showcase their unique value proposition and position them competitively for the roles they truly want.

Telling Stories Across Media: Narrative, Memory, and Place

In today’s creative landscape, artists and storytellers often want to express layered experiences -- migration, identity, memory, and place -- but may struggle to find the right tools or mediums to fully capture these stories. Relying on a single form can feel limiting, leaving important dimensions of lived experience underrepresented or unheard. This seminar offers a space to experiment with multimedia approaches that bring together traditional and digital forms: film, collage, sound, text, and more. Through hands-on exploration and collaborative discussion, participants will examine how artists use multiple modes to create immersive, resonant stories that honor both personal histories and collective memory. Join us to discover new ways of shaping narratives across media and to begin developing a project of your own in a supportive, creative environment. This seminar is three hours long.

Find out more

Our programs will be launching in mid-fall 2025. Want to be notified when these programs become available? Email us and we'll make sure you're in the loop.

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