Learning in Retirement

Registration is OPEN for Learning in Retirement Fall 2025. If you were not on our mailing list to receive the course catalog, you can view it as a PDF: Learning in Retirement Fall 2025. 

If you have not been a member of LIR in the past 2 years, or have never been a member, email your mailing address to pace@valdosta.edu or call us at 229.245.6484 and we will send you a catalog.

You can Register Online or call our office at 229-245-6484 to register by phone with credit/debit card. You are also welcome to drop by our office to pay with cash or check. We are located at the VSU University Center, 1215 N Patterson St (right next to Drexel Park - Corner of Brookwood and Patterson) in Room 3103.


Financial Aid for Career Training

  • My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA): Spouses of active duty service members are eligible for up to $4000 in funding to pay for career training programs.
  • Army Credentialing Assistance (Army CA): Provides active duty soldiers, reservists, and up to $4000 per year for courses and exams that lead to industry-recognized civilian credentials in an occupational area of your choice.
  • Sallie Mae Student Loans: You can apply for a Sallie Mae Student Loan for noncredit, career training programs as well as undergraduate education. Call 229.245.6484 for more information or email pace@valdosta.edu.
  • Workforce and Career Services: Telamon provides financial assistance to pay for career training. Telamon serves youth, migrants, seasonal farmworkers, and low-income individuals. Call 229.333.7550 to learn more and find out if you are eligible.

Career Training Courses - Finish is 4-6 months

High-demand career training courses in:

Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe)

  • Contact the office for information about ServSafe classes and exams at 229.245.6484 or email pace@valdosta.edu. 

IT Boot Camps

Live, immersive boot camps - powered by Infosec - prepare you for entry- to advanced-level IT certification exams in an intensive format. Learn more about our four most popular boot camps:

Explore all of our IT Boot Camps to find the one that's right for you.

Paralegal Certificate Course®

Train to be a job-ready paralegal with our online course. Online Flex, Live Hybrid, and Text Only formats also available. Learn more today.

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Train for an In-Demand Career in 6 - 12 Months

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Fundamental Skills - Online

  • 400+ classes in two formats: 6-week, instructor-led OR 3 month, self-paced tutorial
  • Browse the catalog.

Popular Special Interest Certificate Programs - Online

Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing

Valdosta State University has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. Valdosta State University is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop. Contact information can be found at https://bit.ly/3VVjjOf 

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Summer Camps for Kids

To be put on the mailing list for future camp information, please contact the STEAM Center’s coordinator Jessica Pippin at steamcenter@valdosta.edu or 229.253.2985.

Help senior adults attend Learning in Retirement...

Make a tax deductible contribution of $75 or any amount to support Learning in Retirement programming. 

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