Leaders in Professional, Continuing, and Online Education Choose UPCEA

The association for the latest in serving adult higher education units at the leading universities and colleges across the field.

Join us at the 2022 Annual Conference

Orlando FL | April 11-14, 2022

Join us for engaging keynote speakers, high-energy concurrent sessions, and plentiful networking opportunities.

UPCEA has the knowledge and resources colleges and universities need to serve today's learners.

UPCEA is the only organization in North America focusing on the professional, continuing and online (PCO) education enterprise. For more than 100 years, UPCEA has served most of the leading public and private colleges and universities in North America. Based in Washington, D.C., UPCEA also builds greater awareness of the vital link between contemporary learners and public policy issues.

Why Leaders Choose UPCEA

The association serves its members and advances leadership in PCO education with innovative conferences and specialty seminars, research and benchmarking information, professional networking opportunities and timely publications.

  • Best Practices
  • New & Emerging Models
  • Peer Connections & Networking
  • Actionable Research & Benchmarking
  • Expertise & Resources
  • Career-Building & Professional Development
  • Member Pricing

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UPCEA Highlights & Announcements

Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education | September 29-October 1, 2025 | Washington, DC | A joint presentation by UPCEA and AACRAO

2025 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education | September 29 – October 1, 2025 | Washington, DC

Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education explores emerging trends and institutional models in the evolving field of alternative credentials. This unique event brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds to connect, exchange ideas, and spark innovation. Through thought-provoking general sessions, interactive ...
UPCEA Institutional Impact Professional Development Bundle | Strategic professional development to strengthen your institution's competitive edge. | Learn more.

Professional development is a strategic advantage.

As institutions navigate shifting priorities and growing demands, investing in your team’s skills ensures you stay ahead — enhancing performance, boosting innovation, and building long-term institutional strength. Equip your team with access to high-quality professional development at significant savings.
MEMS 2025 | Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference | December 2-4, 2025 | Boston, MA | #MEMS2025

2025 MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference | December 2-4, 2025 | Boston, MA

MEMS is the premier event for leaders and practitioners responsible for online and professional continuing education marketing and enrollment management at colleges and universities around the world. For over 30 years, MEMS has drawn professionals from institutions of all sizes ...
2026 UPCEA Digital Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L) | Virtual | February 4-5, 2026

2026 Digital Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L) | February 4-5, 2026 | Virtual

Free for UPCEA Members | Our theme this year, "Designing the Future," reflects our shared commitment to exploring innovation, fostering community, and advancing digital learning across postsecondary education. #DTL26 represents a bold new chapter for UPCEA—a fully virtual, reimagined, and ...
UPCEA 2026 Annual Conference | April 15-17, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

2026 Annual Conference | April 15-17, 2026 | New Orleans, LA

The 2026 Annual Conference promises to be an invaluable opportunity for practitioners of online and professional education to come together as a community, share insights, and collaboratively address the pressing issues facing our schools and the broader landscape of higher ...
UPCEA PCO Professional Certificate | Boost Your Career with UPCEA! | Choose 5 courses | Flexible Learning Path | Affordable Pricing | Expert-Led Courses | Recognized Credential

PCO Professional Certificate Program

Advance your career in higher education with UPCEA's flexible Professional, Continuing, and Online (PCO) Professional Certificate program. Tailor your learning by selecting five courses from our diverse offerings, all designed to enhance your expertise in the field. Complete the courses ...
CORe - UPCEA's Online Community

CORe – UPCEA’s Member Community

CORe is UPCEA's member community and online networking space where you can ask, answer or search for questions on relevant topics. Get advice, answers and ideas from your colleagues online.

Conferences & Events

Connect with and learn from high-level leaders and colleagues at the UPCEA Annual Conference, regional conferences, seminars, webinars and other events.

SOLA+R 2022 - April 11-12, Orlando, FL
APRIL 11-12, 2022

2022 SOLA+R - Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable

Orlando, FL

Disney Coronado Springs

2022 UPCEA Annual Conference - April 11-14, 2022
APRIL 11-14, 2022

2022 UPCEA Annual Conference

Orlando, FL

Disney Coronado Springs

May 3-4, 2022 2022 UPCEA Annual Conference REACH
May 3-4, 2022

2022 UPCEA Annual Conference REACH

Actionable Research & Benchmarking

Today’s leaders in professional, continuing and online education turn to UPCEA’s Research and Consulting for their actionable benchmarking and consulting needs. This provides industry-wide research for UPCEA members, and offers contract market research, benchmarking studies, and custom data exploration at member rates far below industry average.

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UPCEA Certificate Programs & Courses

Get the essential skills and knowledge you and your team need from the leading experts in the field. UPCEA's Online Professional Development Certificates and Courses offer high-value and relevant content for practitioners at all levels, as well as engagement with peers from across the field to strengthen your breadth of knowledge and skills.

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