Continuing education providers get catalog requests from people with very different goals. A nurse renewing a license, a manager preparing for a promotion, and someone changing careers all need different course lists. This catalog request form gathers enough background to send each learner the courses that fit, rather than the full catalog with no guidance.
The form starts with name and contact details, then asks about the learner's current role, industry, and years of experience. From there it moves to education goals, any certification or credential they are working toward, subject areas of interest, preferred learning formats, and when they are usually free to study. Questions about start date, location for in-person classes, and budget give the admissions team a realistic picture of what the learner can take on.
Learners who plan to use employer reimbursement or tuition assistance see an extra question about their employer's requirements, such as proof of accreditation or itemized invoices. Everyone else moves straight on. A final opt-in for course updates lets learners choose whether they want to hear about new programs.
