The Learning Institute
Flexible pathways for your next career move and future leaders
Find your future at Academy College
The Learning Institute makes education accessible, modular, and responsive to workforce needs without requiring a full-time commitment. It offers entry points to higher education through micro-credentials and stand-alone courses. The Learning Institute supports career changers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and recent graduates who want to upskill or explore business education at their own pace.
Why choose the Learning Institute?
- Earn certificates in key business, accounting, and aviation courses
- Stack learning over time, and apply it towards a future degree
- Explore career fields
- Design an education path that grows with you
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The benefits of starting with certificates
Practical skills
Learn entrepreneurial tools, risk management, data analysis, and more.
Leadership skills
Explore resilient leadership, strategic thinking, and the art of negotiation.
Business skills
Understand business management, community engagement, and applied statistics.
Future-focused
Improve with hands-on learning that aligns you with real-world job skills.
Upcoming Learning Institute courses
Summer 2026
Explore the Learning Institute courses offered in the upcoming Summer 2026 quarter. Summer quarter begins on July 6th, 2026.
BA2002 Human Resource Management
This course explores the role of a human resource manager in an organization. Students will study Total Quality Management, equal employment laws and legislation, affirmative action, employee recruiting and training, employee performance appraisals, employee rights and compensation & benefits programs, as well as employee motivation and effective communication in the workplace.
AC2000 Accounting for Managers
This course embodies training in applications and principles of general accounting practice and how that applies to the role of a manager in any business. Topics covered will be operational strategies and how those impact the balance sheet and income statements. Transactions and postings of accounting entries will be compiled and analyzed to create statements that can be used by management.
GC2002 Speech
This course emphasizes the importance of formal and informal speaking in public settings, especially in the business world. Students will learn how to write and deliver a speech to specific and diverse audiences. Students will develop communication style, confidence, and poise.
GS3115 Impact of Technology on Society
his course examines the ongoing development of science and technology and its impact on society. Topics such as the history of technology, the Industrial Revolution, the Information Age, resistance to technology, and the relationship between technological advancement and social change. Issues such as ethics, internet piracy, and controversial technologies are discussed.
Prerequisite: Any 2000 level social science course
Learning Institute program
Student Eligibility
The Learning Institute program helps motivated learners with a high school degree take college coursework that enhances their skill set, prepares them for a career change, or paves the way for a new degree.
Eligibility requirements:
- Graduate of a public high school, private high school, homeschool, alternative learning center, or charter school
Courses and Credits
Program structure:
- Designed to support career growth
- Credits earned apply toward future Academy College degree programs
- Transferability to other institutions depends on their policies
Not under scope of accreditation.
Student responsibilities:
- Arrange transportation to and from the Academy College campus
- Follow Academy College’s academic policies and withdrawal procedures
- Purchase required textbooks, materials, and supplies for each course
Program Experience
What to expect:
- Access to college facilities, resources, and support services
- Interaction with college students and instructors
- Opportunity to explore multiple career fields
- Personalized attention
- Real college coursework
- Small class sizes
- Smooth transition experience for students considering Academy College
Admission
Applying for the Learning Institute is straightforward.
How to apply:
- Request information: Complete the form on this page to get started.
- Meet with admissions: Schedule a personal consultation to discuss your goals and program fit.
- Submit application materials: Complete Academy College and Learning Institute applications, provide a high school transcript, immunization records, and a $40 application fee.
- Select your courses: Work with admissions to choose college courses aligned with your interests and availability.
- Register and start: Complete registration and begin your college experience.
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FAqs
Good questions
Who is eligible for the Learning Institute program?
Any graduate of a public high school, private high school, homeschool, alternative learning center, or charter school
How much does the program cost?
Tuition is $1,795 per course which lowers to $1,615 per class if you sign up for more than one class. Students are also responsible for textbooks, materials, supplies, and a $40 application fee.
How many courses can I take?
You may take up to 3 courses per quarter, with a maximum of 12 per academic year.
Will the credits transfer to other colleges?
Credits automatically apply toward future Academy College degree programs. Transfer to other institutions depends on their individual transfer policies and requirements.
What about transportation to campus?
Students and their families are responsible for transportation to and from Academy College.
Can I withdraw from a course if needed?
Yes. You can withdraw following Academy College’s standard withdrawal policy.
What GPA do I need to maintain?
You need a 2.5 GPA to enter the program and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA at Academy College to remain in the program.
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