Learn what you want, where you want. Normandale offers hundreds of credit and non-credit courses online. Pursue a certificate or earn a degree with our flexible and accredited online learning options.
You don't need to be on campus to get an excellent education. Study from your home or office and work around your schedule to complete a degree. All that's required is a reliable internet connection.
You’ll enjoy the same curricula, faculty and financial aid as those attending face-to-face classes. Plus, academic and tech support are available.
Alongside in-person classes, we offer online courses in the following formats:
When you search for courses, there is an option to choose your delivery method.
Online courses are delivered via D2L Brightspace, our course management system. D2L includes tools to allow students to:
Check out these web resources for more information:
In 2020, most class instruction moved online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But before the pandemic, online course delivery was on the rise. Many Normandale students have chosen to keep taking at least some classes online due to the incredible flexibility this method offers.
Of students nationwide took at least one online course in 2019.
National Center for Education Statistics
Of Normandale students took at least some of their classes online in 2019.
Normandale 2021-2022 Factbook
Of Normandale students took online classes in 2021!
Normandale 2021-2022 Factbook
Search for courses by delivery method and choose the classes that best fit your schedule.
Take non-credit courses to meet your career goals or explore personal interests!
"With online learning I can continue to get the quality education Normandale offers while being anywhere. This has been a huge help since I live a bit farther away than some from campus. I can still take my classes from home and get all the time I need with tutors and my professors all virtually."
If you need help with D2L, stop by the ITS Service Desk (room L1701, Library Building), Open a Request or call 952-358-8181 for help during service hours.
Continuing Education also partners with other online service providers, such as Ed2go and UGotClass.
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