Continuing Education Online is the process of offering continuing education via the Internet. Continuing education is similar to adult education and is supplementary to university or college education. It is achieved through non-degree credit activities such as conferences, workshops, training, seminars, short programs and various other means. Similar to the mission of regular continuing education, online continuing education programs also offer quality, innovative, lifelong learning opportunities to a diverse student population from all parts of the world. It can be utilized by those who have exceeded the age of traditional undergraduate college or university age. Today, online courses are available in almost all fields of education, thus making education more reliable and convenient.

Continuing education online includes in-service training for people in various professions such as teaching and health care. Personal enrichment programs, and courses on information technology are also offered online. Thus the courses offered can be categorized broadly into two – those designed for a particular degree or certification, and those targeting a particular profession to maintain and improve the career goals.