Email: ContinuingEd@mpc.edu
Phone: 831-646-4058
Mailing address: Office of Continuing & Professional Education, Admin Building, 980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940

Continuing and Professional Education is a program that provides short-term, not-for-credit classes, workshops, professional development trainings, and events designed for personal and/or professional development. Classes in the program do not provide students with college credits, grades, and there are no transcripts. Class fees vary depending on the type of offering and are available on convenient days and times to meet your needs

No, since classes in this program do not issue college credits, Federal Student Aid does not recognize classes in this program as being eligible for financial aid.

Yes, if there are seats available and registration is complete prior to the first class meeting's start time. Registration prior to the first day of class is highly encouraged.

*Please note that all Healthcare courses require registration prior to the first day of class.

Simply click on the link to Regpacks registration system and click Login at the top right hand corner. Under Email and Password click “Forgot Password.” From there you will enter the email that was used to create your account and a temporary password will be sent to you. If you forget your username, please contact Continuing Education at 831-646-4058.

1. MPC Continuing Education does not share personal contact information with outside parties.
2. Personal information is stored for future reference only by Continuing Education staff. Credit Card transactions are handled through a secure web platform.

Refund Policy for Professional Training Classes:

All refunds and credit requests made 14 days before the class start date will be granted, minus a $30 processing fee. Students who withdraw after the first class meeting are no longer eligible for a refund, however students may request to receive a credit that may be applied to a future class offering. **Please note, refunds and credits are not granted if a student has failed or was dropped from the program for failure to meet program requirements. 

Refund Policy for Personal Enrichment Classes:

All refund and credit requests can be made up to the first day of class. Students requesting to receive a credit will have one year to apply their credit to a future class offering, after which the credit will expire.

Per MPC Board Policy 3570:

In the interest of protecting the health of students, employees, and visitors to the campus, smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows of any MPC facility. Additionally, the use of tobacco—to include smoking and/or chewing any form of tobacco—is not permitted except in parking lots. Smoking is not permitted in Lower Parking Lot A during the hours of the Farmers Market, International Center Staff Parking Lot, Parking Lot J, or the Business/Humanities Driveway. Smoking is not allowed in campus-owned vehicles. Furthermore, the District shall be free from the possession, use, or distribution of cannabis products by students and employees. Students, staff, and visitors who violate the smoking policy are subject to disciplinary procedures as detailed in the appropriate sections of Board Policy.