The maps that drive conservation decisions are only as sound as the judgment behind them. ASU’s Conservation Futures Academy is building the workforce to produce analysis that holds up.

As natural disasters reshape protected landscapes, the conservation workforce needs skills that degree pipelines alone cannot supply fast enough. ASU Learning Enterprise is building that capacity through short, work-ready programs, and a new disaster preparedness course from Conservation Futures Academy shows the model at work.

Conservation is shifting from protecting habitat to rebuilding it. That demands practitioners who can design at the systems level, and a new Conservation Futures Academy course shows how ASU is building that workforce.

Powered by new pathways, credentials and technology, attendees chart the reshaping of education and work

More than 10,000 learners have earned admission to Arizona State University by demonstrating readiness in college-level coursework. Now, ASU is sharing what it has learned about performance-based admission.

Universal Learner Courses offer college-level ASU learning for $25 with no application required and the option to add credit for $400 if learners choose. ASU Learning Enterprise supports learning at every stage of life whether someone wants to explore a new subject, refresh skills or keep options open for the future. One way this approach…

Presentations and demos highlighted staff contributions that help extend faculty expertise to learners across pathways and life stages.

ASU’s Learning Enterprise connects learners across life stages through 770+ courses and global partnerships. In 2025 alone, more than 730,000 course registrations reflected growing demand for lifelong learning.

For many adults, the cost of education is the biggest barrier to a better job. WIOA-funded career training programs help remove that barrier by covering the cost of short-term, job-aligned training. Through WIOA-approved programs at Arizona State University, eligible learners can gain new skills, earn industry credentials and move into high-demand roles without taking on tuition debt.

ASU is building the Conservation Futures Academy — a global initiative to prepare professionals with the conservation skills needed to preserve our planet

With voices from across the university, the Learning Summit set the tone for a new chapter of collaboration, alignment and impact

New offering expands access to education in diplomacy, global security and international development.

Turning workforce development into regional resilience How do you train hundreds of workers across multiple states on the real-world pressures facing their industries — from water access to energy reliability and environmental risk? This was the challenge behind a first-of-its-kind workforce education initiative led by the NSF Futures Engine in the Southwest. From October 2024…

With more than 480 million native Spanish speakers and 39% of job skills expected to change by 2030, ASU is building the future of learning for the world’s second-largest language community.

Accelerate ASU is opening doors for high school students across the country, including at Fountain Hills High School, where students can earn college credits before graduation.

What drives conflict between nations? How do global trends affect local communities? And what role do you play in shaping the future of our interconnected world? If you’ve ever wondered how global systems work — or how to make a difference within them — Arizona State University’s Introduction to Global Affairs Universal Learner Course offers…

International affairs and governance have a huge impact on all our lives. ASU’s Introduction to Global Affairs course provides a comprehensive entry point into the field of international affairs.

Through service learning, educators can empower students to make a difference while building essential skills for life.

ASU’s Introduction to Human Communication course helps you strengthen your communication skills for school, work and everyday life.

ASU’s Introduction to Biology: The Living World gives you a strong foundation in life sciences — covering everything from cells and genetics to evolution and ecosystems.

Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) is an online ASU course offered through Universal Learner Courses for $25, with the option to add official ASU college credit for $400. Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) is widely used as a first encounter with college-level psychology, in part because it works equally well as a standalone learning experience…

Global affairs shape everything from conflict and cooperation to climate and trade. ASU’s Introduction to Global Affairs course — developed with the Council on Foreign Relations—helps you understand the forces behind today’s global challenges and prepares you to think critically, act thoughtfully and make an impact.

Learn to build programs and solve real-world problems online, at your own pace with ASU’s Java programming course.

Whether you’re preparing for college, changing careers, or learning for personal growth, introduction to sociology offers a flexible learning experience.

Build foundational knowledge of the human body, strengthen academic skills and earn affordable college credit — all at your own pace.

Education is prime for reinvention — and this week, some of the nation’s best architects are getting to work.  The future of learning is flexible, responsive and built to reflect how people actually live, work and grow. This week, Arizona State University joins education and workforce leaders from across the globe at the 2025 ASU-GSV…

Explore early U.S. history while earning affordable, transferable college credit — with no application and no risk.

Explore the growing importance of AI in workforce strategy and learn how Arizona State University’s AI for Talent Development course equips HR leaders with the practical skills and insights needed to drive meaningful, future-ready transformation within their organizations.

Curious about a STEM career or degree but not ready to commit? The STEM Foundations Certificate through ASU’s Universal Learner Courses lets you explore real college-level STEM courses online, earn transferable credits and build in-demand skills—all at your own pace.

In today’s data-driven economy, visualization is more than just design—it’s a crucial business skill. Discover why data skills are in demand across industries and how you can future-proof your career today.