Certificates of Achievement
WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE?
The online Certificate is a four-course (15 weeks each) comprehensive program that awards a Certificate of Achievement. The courses are available in real time as well as a recorded format. The programs are designed for people who have a bachelor’s degree or are non-traditional students or practitioners seeking continuing education opportunities. The Certificate is not an academic degree and completed courses are not transferable to a degree-granting program.
- Classes are offered during the Fall and Spring terms.
- The registration process must be completed every term by both new and returning students.
- Students will be enrolled in their classes after they have paid their tuition in full or have signed up and made the first payment on a payment plan.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Required Courses (4)
Strategic Public Relations
Public Relations Tactics
Crisis Communications
Capstone
Who Should Enroll?
Any professional who is responsible for brand management, corporate communications, brand visibility, or community outreach and desires to achieve the skills necessary to strategically uphold an organization’s brand and mission across digital and traditional channels.
Required Courses (4)
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cybercrime and Governance
Network and System Security
Cyber Forensics
Who Should Enroll?
This program is intended for students seeking to gain hands-on expertise to apply in their employment setting. Some computer science experience is needed for this certificate. It is especially useful for those who plan to seek a credential from an IT professional association (CISSP, CISA, etc.).
Required Courses (4)
Social Media Marketing
SEO/SEM
Digital Marketing Analytics
Viral and Organic Growth
Who Should Enroll?
This program is for individuals who seek to incorporate digital marketing strategies into their current jobs, as well as individuals seeking to enter this dynamic field.
Required Courses (4)
Introduction to Games
Systems Design
Unity I
C#
Who Should Enroll?
This program is suited for students seeking game development experience and preparation for entry-level work in the gaming industry. It is designed to prepare students for opportunities with studios, corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, advertising and entertainment industries that require visual and interactive content to support, enhance, entertain and/or market their product or service.
Required Courses (5)
Human Resources Management
Training and Development
Total Compensation Management
Human Resources Risk Management
Employment and Labor Law
Who Should Enroll?
- Current human resource practitioners who want to improve their skills
- Persons looking to move into human resources or make a career change
- Managers assuming new human resource responsibilities
Required Courses (4)
Forecasting & Logistics
Sourcing & Operations
Project Management
Project Planning
Who Should Enroll?
This program is intended for supervisors, managers, directors, and key executives responsible for managing or working in a supply chain.
Required Courses (4)
Programming for Everyone I
User Experience I
User Experience II
Capstone
Who Should Enroll?
Those seeking to begin or develop careers in:
- Computing and Security Technology
- Technology
- Data Science
- Health Informatics
- Library and Information Science Systems
Certificate Application Form
Please note that course schedules are subject to change. Individual courses may be taken without enrolling in the full certificate.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of four required courses with a final evaluation of Complete. To become an official candidate in the program, students pursuing the Certificate must submit a Declaration of Candidacy with a non-refundable $150 application fee. Students are encouraged to declare candidacy as soon as possible, but no later than after the third course in the program. To receive the Certificate after completing all program requirements, students must submit a Request for Certificate. All requirements must be completed within three (3) years after the student enrolls in his/her first course. Students not pursuing a Certificate are welcome to take as many individual courses as they wish.
A $50 application fee is required. The four required Certificate courses may be taken one at a time for a fee of $900 per course.
Have Questions? Schedule an advising call.
Enrollment advisers are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT, or by appointment.