DePaul CPE guides individuals and organizations in reaching their personal and professional goals by providing continuing education programs that develop and strengthen the skills needed in today’s workplace. The programs are structured to best serve a non-traditional adult student population, offering schedules that are conducive for the busy professional. DePaul CPE encourages lifelong learning through professional development and training programs for individuals and organizations. Its mission supplements the traditional university programs with continuous learning solutions for DePaul alumni and adult learners in the greater Chicago region. DePaul CPE programs are the means by which professional association members maintain and/or obtain professional certifications, improve their knowledge and skills, enhance their proficiency in their areas of expertise and advance their careers. They allow for continuous and immediate updating and improvement in various professional competencies.