Upskill & Reskill at SUSLA
Flexible training. Job-ready skills. Real career pathways.
Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) provides innovative learning opportunities that help individuals build new skills, strengthen existing expertise, and prepare for today’s evolving workforce. Whether you’re seeking a promotion, transitioning into a new field, or exploring professional development, SUSLA offers a powerful combination of credit and non-credit programs designed to support your career goals.
Our courses are developed with industry partners and taught by experienced instructors, ensuring you gain the competitive edge needed in Northwest Louisiana’s high-demand sectors.
Why Upskill or Reskill with SUSLA?
- Short-term training options for fast career entry
- Industry-recognized certifications to boost employability
- College-credit programs that build toward degrees
- Flexible scheduling including online, evening, and weekend classes
- Programs aligned with employer needs in our regional workforce
- Affordable learning with financial assistance available for many programs
Explore Your Career Path
Gain job-ready skills quickly with hands-on training programs such as:
- Healthcare and Allied Health Certifications
- Information Technology & Cybersecurity
- Skilled Trades & Industrial Technology
- Business, Digital Skills & Professional Development
- CDL, Safety, and Compliance Training
- Personal Enrichment & Community Education
Short-term programs can be completed in weeks, not years—making them ideal for career changers, upskillers, and busy adults.
College Credit Programs for Career Advancement
For those seeking long-term growth or degree completion, SUSLA offers academic pathways that strengthen career mobility:
- Associate degrees in high-demand fields
- Stackable credentials that build toward higher-level programs
- Courses that transfer to four-year institutions
- Support services for adult learners, veterans, and returning
Explore Our Career Pathways & Courses
Southern University at Shreveport offers a wide range of credit and non-credit programs designed to support career advancement, job readiness, and professional development. Browse our offerings below.
Credit Programs
- Phlebotomy
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Health Information Technology
- Practical Nursing (LPN)
- Radiologic Technology
- Registered Nursing (RN)
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
- IT Fundamentals
- Apple Certification
- Web Development
- Aircraft Technician Training
- Aviation Technology (Sheet Metal)
Non-Credit Workforce Training
- Contact Tracer
- Medical Assistant (MA)
- Expanded Dental Duties Assistant (EDDA)
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- IT Fundamentals
- Apple Certification
- CTC Help Desk Support
- Core Construction
- Welding
- Forklift (EPA)
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour (EPA)
- Asbestos Training (EPA)
- Aircraft Technician Training
- Aviation Technology (Sheet Metal)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL – Class A or B)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Prep