Did You Know LSUS Has a Baking Class? And That’s Just the Start

Looking to learn something new? LSUS Continuing Education has you covered. With a record 72 leisure courses now available in Shreveport, there's a class for every interest. From one-day workshops to multi-week sessions, it's the perfect way to explore a new hobby or meet like-minded people. To simplify your search, we've compiled a complete list of all the classes and their details for you to browse.

Fall 2025 Continuing Education Courses

Arts & Crafts

Basics of Oil Painting: Thursdays, September 4-18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $129

Christmas Gift Poem Project: Tuesdays, December 9-16, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $99

Crochet Basics - Amigurumi for Beginners: Thursdays, December 4-18, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, $99

Crochet Basics - Crocheting in Rows: Thursdays, November 6-20, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, $99

Decorating Holiday Ornaments: Saturday, December 6, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, $49

Fluid Art- Flip Cup: Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $99

Fluid Art- Floral Pour Over: Monday, November 10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $99

Fluid Art- Pumpkin Pour: Thursday, October 2, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $99

Fluid Art- Ring Pour: Tuesday, September 9, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $99

Gratitude Journals: Tuesday, November 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $59

Holiday Door Decor: Thursday, December 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $49

Introduction to Drawing Online: $99

Observational Drawing I - Developing the Basic Skills: Tuesdays, September 2-30, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, $109

Observational Drawing II - Refining Your Skills: Tuesdays, October 7 - November 4, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, $109

Pawtraiture: Drawing your Beloved Pet: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 7-23, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $209

Portrait Painting in Oils: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 2-11, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $199

Wire Wrapped Earring for Beginners: Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $79

Wood Sign Making Online (For Hobby to Profit): $99

Teen Foundations in Drawing: Fridays, August 22 - December 12, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, $149

Business & Professional Development

AI Business Conference: Friday, October 10, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, $59

Business Bootcamp- Build Fast, Sell Hard, Scale Smart: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 2-11, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $179

Certified Professional Life Coach: $1,895

Certified Paralegal: $2,695

Cyber Security: Thursday, September 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $0

Excel 2019 Advance Crash Course: Thursday, December 18, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $179

Excel 2019 Basic Crash Course: Tuesday, December 16, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $179

Excel 2019 Intermediate Crash Course: Wednesday, December 17, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, $179

Freight Broker/Agent Training: $1,895

How to Patent and Market Your Product: Saturdays, September 13-20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $79

Level Up with ChatGPT - Work Smarter: Tuesdays, August 26 - September 9, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $99

Private Investigator Exam Prep: Thursdays-Sundays, August 21-24, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, $395

Private Investigator Exam Prep: Thursdays-Sundays, November 13-16, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, $375

Speak to Lead - The Art of Commanding the Room: Saturday, October 18, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, $249

The Five Team Dysfunctions Unpacked: Mondays, September 15-29, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, $249

Thriving Teams Talk Differently: Saturday, November 1, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $109

Dance & Fitness

Ballroom and Latin Dance: Wednesdays, August 20 - September 24, 7:15 PM - 8:05 PM, $89

Ballroom and Latin Dance: Thursdays, October 16 - November 20, 7:15 PM - 8:05 PM, $69

Cajun Dance: Mondays, October 13 - November 17, 6:15 PM - 7:05 PM, $69

Chair Aerobics: Thursdays, August 21 - November 20, 1:35 PM - 2:35 PM, $129

Country and Western Dance: Thursdays, August 21 - September 25, 7:15 PM - 8:05 PM, $89

Country and Western Dance: Wednesdays, October 15 - November 19, 7:15 PM - 8:05 PM, $69

Dance Cardio: Thursdays, September 25 - October 23, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, $79

Flex and Stretch: Thursdays, October 30 - November 20, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, $79

Line Dance: Wednesdays, August 20 - September 24, 6:15 PM - 7:05 PM, $89

Line Dance: Thursdays, October 16 - November 20, 6:15 PM - 7:05 PM, $69

Swingin Swing Dance: Thursdays, August 21 - September 25, 6:15 PM - 7:05 PM, $89

Swingin Swing Dance: Wednesdays, October 15 - November 19, 6:15 PM - 7:05 PM, $69

The Limbs of Yoga: Tuesdays, September 9 - October 28, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, $189

Food & Drink

Sparkling Wines from Around the World: Thursday, December 11, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $79

Sweet and Savory Christmas Charcuterie Creations: Thursday, December 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $69

Sweet Celebrations-Christmas Treats: Thursday, December 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $69

Sweet Celebrations-Halloween Treats: Thursday, October 23, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $69

Sweet Celebrations-Labor Day Treats: Thursday, September 4, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $69

Sweet Celebrations-Thanksgiving Treats: Thursday, November 13, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $69

Wine and Food Pairing Principles: Thursday, September 11, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $79

Finance & Planning

Loans 101: The Basics of Borrowing: Wednesday, August 26, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $0

Managing Your Money: Wednesday, October 8, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $0

Mortgage Basics: Wednesday, November 12, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $0

Strategies for Budgeting Your Income: Tuesdays & Thursdays, December 2-18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $169

The Era's Tour- Financial Edition/ Life-Cycle Financial Planning: Monday, November 10, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $0

Understanding your Credit Score: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 2-18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $169

Health & Wellness

Domestic Violence: Wednesday, October 1, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $59

Holistic Healing & Manifestation Boards: Mondays & Wednesdays, November 3-10, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $69

Let's Talk About Holistic Healing: Monday, December 15, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $29

Meditation- A Journey Inward: Thursdays, August 28 - November 13, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $249

Mental Health Awareness and Substance Abuse Prevention Conference: Friday, November 7, 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, $79

Bullying Prevention & Suicide Prevention Conference: Friday, September 12, 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, $79

Medical & Science

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA): $2,795

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding: $3,695

Certified Phlebotomy Technician: $2,295

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Vouchers and Lab Included): $2,295

Clinical Medical Assistant: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, August 26 - December 11, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, $2,799

EKG Technician Certification Program: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 2 - October 21, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, $1,299

Medical Billing and Coding: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, September 22 - December 10, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, $1,899

Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included): $2,995

Pharmacy Technician: $2,995

Pharmacy Technician Program: Mondays & Wednesdays, October 20 - December 10, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, $1,299

Phlebotomy Technician Program: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, September 29 - December 10, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM, $1,799

Veterinary Assistant: $2,145

Motorcycle & Hobbies

Advanced Motorcycle Rider: Saturday, October 25, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, $150

Basic Motorcycle Rider: Fridays-Sundays, September 5-7, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $285

Basic Motorcycle Rider: Fridays-Sundays, October 3-5, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $285

Basic Motorcycle Rider: Fridays-Sundays, November 21-23, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $285

Basic Motorcycle Rider: Fridays-Sundays, December 5-7, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, $285

LSUSCollab Homeschool From Scratch to Pi Coding Workshop: Wednesdays, August 20 - December 10, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $199

LSUSCollab Homeschool Game Craft: Fridays, August 22 - December 12, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $199

LSUSCollab Homeschool Next Gear Robotics Workshop: Fridays, August 22 - December 12, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $199

Nonprofit & Community
Advocacy in Action (In-Person & Zoom): Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, $50

Fundraising Fundamentals (In-Person & Zoom): Wednesday, November 19, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM, $50

Smart Marketing of Nonprofits (In-Person & Zoom): Thursday, December 11, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, $50

Starting a Nonprofit in Louisiana (In-Person & Zoom): Saturday, November 8, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, $0

Conference for Young Adult Literature- Louisiana (CYALL): Friday, November 7, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, $40

Everything 911: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 30 - October 2, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, $39

Notary Public Exam Prep Live Online for LSUS: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, September 2 - October 30, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, $499

Residential Electrician: $2,595