Online instructor led classes covering a wide variety of topics in professional development and personal enrichment areas

The University of New Mexico Continuing Education program is proceeding with a sole-source procurement for online instructor-led classes in professional development and personal enrichment, with proposals due November 1, 2026. The proposed vendor is Cengage Learning/Ed2go.

This is a sole-source purchase, justified on the grounds that Ed2go's platform offers well-structured and current curriculum, superior customer service, ease of site navigation, and the ability for UNM to set competitive tuition rates. UNM conducted due diligence reviewing alternative vendors—UGotClass, CareerStep, World Education, Gatlin, and JER Online—and found each to have deficiencies in navigation, responsiveness, curriculum specialization, or volume capacity. The courses range from six weeks to yearlong duration with instructor interaction levels higher than other available alternatives, and UNM has advertised these courses in its catalog and marketing materials, ranking consistently in the top 25 universities offering courses through this vendor.

The proposed contract value is $400,000 and extends through fiscal year 2027. Courses will serve a regional, national, and international audience. Cengage Learning/Ed2go is located at PO Box 760, Temecula, California.

UNM Continuing Education remains open to partnerships with additional training providers and would consider other vendors offering comparable quality, curriculum relevance, student support, and favorable tuition arrangements, indicating the sole-source determination is not permanent. The program maintains discretion to expand its vendor portfolio if alternatives meet stated criteria.