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Continuing Education

With more than 1,000 course offerings and events each term, Oakton Community College's Alliance for Lifelong Learning enables adult learners to further their education in the arts, communication, computers, Continuing Education for Healthcare Professionals, ESL, GED, job development, literacy, politics, real estate, and more.  From non-credit career enhancement to creative arts to personal enrichment courses, Oakton's Alliance for Lifelong Learning has something for everyone. 

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Bartender Certification
Bartender Certification Classes.
Announcements
Placement Testing for April GED Classes
Students 17 or older wanting GED test preparation classes in April must attend two evenings of placement testing, counseling and registration in March.
Be a Literacy/ESL Tutor!
Volunteer to help adults learn to read or speak English. Learn about methods and materials especially suited to tutoring adult American or immigrant students. Call 847.635.1426 for information.
Fitness class
There's no better time than now to start a new fitness class -- for your health and fun
Passion to Work
Put Your Passion to Work
You've found your passion and want to share it with the world? Teach a noncredit class at Oakton!

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News & Events

EVANSTON, NORTHBROOK
Cooking with the Chefs Series
The Cooking with the Chefs series is the result of a brilliant collaboration between Oakton and some of the best chefs in the north and northwest suburbs. Part of the fun is meeting the chefs on their own turf – the other part is the wonderful food!
SKOKIE
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature
This five-part Jewish Literature series focuses on the theme, Between Two Worlds: Stories of Estrangement and Homecoming. Classes consist of readings, lectures, and engaging group discussions. Five Wednesdays, January to May. Free admission, but advance registration is required.
DES PLAINES, SKOKIE
Weekend Computer Classes
New this Spring! For those with little time to spare, these one-day computer classes will help you get a jump start on popular Microsoft Office products.

Contact Us

email us: allinquiries@oakton.edu
Des Plaines Campus
1600 E. Golf Road, Room 1420
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Phone: 847.635.1808
Fax: 847.635.1809
Skokie Campus
7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Room A120
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Phone: 847.982.9888, option 3
Fax: 847.635.1448
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.