About Nesbed College
A Springfield college built for adults who are ready for what's next.
Started with one classroom and a lot of coffee
In 2016, Nyssa Cunningham was helping friends and neighbors in Springfield prepare for new jobs — rewriting résumés at the kitchen table and teaching spreadsheet basics on borrowed laptops. She kept hearing the same thing: "I want to learn, but I can't quit my job to go back to school."
Nesbed College grew out of those conversations. We started with a single evening class in office skills. Today we offer six certificate programs, a dedicated campus on South Ingram Mill Road, and a network of more than forty local employers who help shape what we teach.
We're still small on purpose. Small classes mean real attention, and real attention is what helps adults succeed.
What we believe
Our mission is to give working adults practical, affordable training that leads to meaningful work — delivered with honesty and respect.
Respect for students
Our students are parents, career changers and veterans. We design every schedule and policy with their real lives in mind.
Honesty first
We publish our prices, explain what our certificates are and aren't, and never make promises about jobs or salaries.
Learning by doing
Every program includes hands-on projects that mirror the tasks you'll perform at work.
Community roots
We partner with Springfield employers, libraries and workforce organizations to keep training local and relevant.
Flexibility
Evenings, Saturdays and online learning — so education fits around work and family, not the other way around.
Lifelong learning
Graduates can audit refresher sessions in their program area free of charge for two years.
"Everyone deserves a second shot — and a third."
"I've met so many talented people in Springfield who never had the chance to finish school, or who finished and found their field changing under them. At Nesbed, we don't care where you started. We care where you want to go, and we'll work hard to help you get there."
Nyssa Cunningham
Owner & Director, Nesbed College
Our journey so far
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Nesbed College founded by Nyssa Cunningham; first evening office-skills class |
| 2018 | Launched Medical Office Administration certificate |
| 2019 | Moved to our campus at 2053 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield |
| 2020 | Introduced online and hybrid learning for all programs |
| 2022 | Opened the IT lab and launched IT Support Fundamentals |
| 2024 | Passed 1,500 students trained; 40+ employer partners |
| 2026 | Launched Project Coordination certificate |
Ready to take the next step?
Talk with an admissions advisor — no pressure, no obligation.