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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Eli Lilly, nominated by Durham Tech and Wake Tech, was named Business of the Year among large companies by the North Carolina Community College System and honored at a celebration on April 17, receiving the college system’s Pinnacle Award.
In their joint nomination, Durham Tech and Wake Tech highlighted Eli Lilly's vital partnership with both colleges to train a skilled biotechnology workforce.
In their joint nomination, Durham Tech and Wake Tech highlighted Eli Lilly's vital partnership with both colleges to train a skilled biotechnology workforce.
Due to the strong U.S. economy in the 1980s, the presence of Japanese businesses boomed throughout the country, including more than 40 new or relocated Japanese facilities in North Carolina alone.
In 1987, an independent federal agency, Japan-United States Friendship Commission approved a $22,891 grant for Durham Technical Community College to lead a new project of lectures called “Instruction to the American Production Worker in a Japanese Factory.”
The North Carolina Department of Community Colleges (now North Carolina Community Colleges System Office) and the Japan Center at North Carolina State University also funded $41,791 to support this project.
In 1987, an independent federal agency, Japan-United States Friendship Commission approved a $22,891 grant for Durham Technical Community College to lead a new project of lectures called “Instruction to the American Production Worker in a Japanese Factory.”
The North Carolina Department of Community Colleges (now North Carolina Community Colleges System Office) and the Japan Center at North Carolina State University also funded $41,791 to support this project.
Continuing Education human resources courses prepare students for leadership roles in Human Resources departments that manage the personnel of a small business, corporation, or organization.
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians apply engineering theory and principles to solve problems with industrial layout or manufacturing production.
The Architectural Technology CAD certificate prepares graduates for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government after earning this certificate. Learn more about this curriculum.
When the television industry was booming in the 1970’s, Durham Technical Institute took advantage. In 1979, the College led the initiative of developing the North Carolina Consortium for Instructional Telecommunications (NCCIT).
President Phail Wynn, Jr. and Augusta Julian, former Durham Tech employee, developed the idea of offering telecourses throughout the North Carolina Community College system, which led to the development of the consortium.
This initiative allowed community colleges, technical colleges, and technical institutes to use technology to provide distance learning to adults in North Carolina.
President Phail Wynn, Jr. and Augusta Julian, former Durham Tech employee, developed the idea of offering telecourses throughout the North Carolina Community College system, which led to the development of the consortium.
This initiative allowed community colleges, technical colleges, and technical institutes to use technology to provide distance learning to adults in North Carolina.
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Individuals who have completed a baccalaureate or graduate degree in biological science, chemistry, or an allied health area, or who have completed one year of employment in the clinical research field within the last five years, are eligible to enroll in the Clinical Research Core Competencies certificate program.
The Orange Board of County Commissioners approved its 2025-26 budget Tuesday, June 17, which reflects the commissioners’ strong support for public higher education. The budget provides full funding for operational increases, covers likely state salary increases, and maintains support for the Back to Work and Durham Tech Promise scholarships, programming at the Innovate Carolina Junction in Chapel Hill, and our efforts with apprenticeships and small businesses.