Learning for Life
Wherever you are in your professional or personal development, Georgia Tech Professional Education (GTPE) offers education solutions that help our learners build momentum toward their career and life goals—from personal enrichment to advancement in the field. Rooted in over 45 years of distance learning experience and building on Georgia Tech’s rich academic history and legacy as a technology, business, and innovation leader, GTPE prepares learners for life through world-class programs that propel lifelong growth.
Accreditation and Recognition
For information on Georgia Tech’s institutional accreditation see gatech.edu/accreditation. Questions about the accreditation of Georgia Institute of Technology may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Georgia Tech consistently ranks high across the educational experience—from academics to affordability. We continue to aim higher in cultivating a top caliber learning approach all around for each learner. Here are a few of our recognitions:
- Ranked #7 in Best Graduate Engineering Schools and #1 in Industrial Engineering by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #5 in Most Innovative Schools by U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked #10 in Top Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Student Spotlight
“I got to interact with people from different countries, different backgrounds, different industries. The online program was even more diverse than the on-campus program, which is already super diverse.”
– Nicole de Vries, Data Scientist
Benefits of Learning at Georgia Tech
Professional Master’s Degrees
Our online and hybrid master’s degrees offer a learning experience that reflects a real-world practitioner’s approach to each field of expertise. The hybrid format master’s programs offer applied learning through focused, experiential site visits and capstone projects for student employers or sponsoring organizations.
Accelerated Learning
Students can immediately apply what they are learning to their current roles or for transitioning to a new career path while they work toward their certificate or degree.
Top-Ranked Programs
High quality, rigorous courses help students build the confidence to lead while learning the skills to succeed. Georgia Tech Professional Education is dedicated to increasing access to high caliber education with a variety of online and distance learning options for all our subject areas. As a leader in the field, GTPE ensures a rigorous learning experience across all program delivery methods: in-person; virtual, instructor-led; self-paced, online; and hybrid.
Innovative Online Learning Tools
Online and hybrid programs leverage innovative educational technology to help busy professionals gain new skills and network with their similarly motivated classmates without slowing down.