Continuing Education courses for Summer II and Fall 2026 are now available to view in Self-Service. Course sections listed with a begin date after July 1, 2026 will open for registration on July 1, 2026.
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Bobby Tate offered words of wisdom as he stared out over the students seated in Dr. Dorene MacKinnon’s Academic Study Skills class on Monday morning.
Classes offer practice in the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The classes are divided into levels for beginners, low intermediate, high intermediate, and advanced levels.
Explore nursing specialties, career growth, & educational pathways, including RN, LPN, & more. Find opportunities in the dynamic field of nursing with Durham Tech.
Policies and Procedures Manual: The section contains policies and procedures relating to student life and academics, including admissions and advising.
Durham Tech’s plan is monitored by an internal team and reviewed for approval every three (3) years by the College’s Board of Trustees. The accountability and integrity planning framework establishes goals and objectives.
Achieving the Dream, a national network that works with community colleges, today announced it is launching a national effort beginning with five higher education institutions to improve how schools use technology to support students.
Durham Tech was among the colleges selected.
Durham Tech was among the colleges selected.
Behind every new clinical trial is a team of individuals trained to interview, collect data, enter data, monitor programs, and ensure everything adheres to government mandates and industry standards.
In the mid-1990's, the City of Medicine was in dire need of clinical trials professionals due to the boom in clinical research from institutions like GlaxoSmithKline, Duke Medical Center, and UNC Hospitals.
Demand for jobs skyrocketed and Durham Tech was ready to respond.
Lee Ferrell, a board member with the local chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates, said there were thousands of trials going on in the area and the need for comprehensive training was great. At the time, the Society was providing continuing education programs through Duke University Medical Center but could not keep up with demand.
Ferrell approached Durham Tech in 1996 with the idea of starting a two-year degree program for clinical trials, and in 1998, the program was approved.
In the mid-1990's, the City of Medicine was in dire need of clinical trials professionals due to the boom in clinical research from institutions like GlaxoSmithKline, Duke Medical Center, and UNC Hospitals.
Demand for jobs skyrocketed and Durham Tech was ready to respond.
Lee Ferrell, a board member with the local chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates, said there were thousands of trials going on in the area and the need for comprehensive training was great. At the time, the Society was providing continuing education programs through Duke University Medical Center but could not keep up with demand.
Ferrell approached Durham Tech in 1996 with the idea of starting a two-year degree program for clinical trials, and in 1998, the program was approved.
Continuing Education business courses are designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system.
Durham Tech faculty and staff are committed to maintaining our welcoming, vibrant, and safe campus environment. As a member of our campus community, we ask that you communicate with us about situations that may need attention.
Durham Tech plans to develop an affordable housing community at 902 South Briggs Avenue to improve housing security for our students and the community.