About Graduate Certificates
A Graduate Certificate is a short, affordable professional program designed for working individuals to gain new skills and improve their resume.
Interested in a career change or looking for a promotion but you need more training? Continuing your education as a working adult is difficult and time consuming, so finding the right program to fit your needs and schedule is crucial. The latest trend gaining momentum is earning a Graduate Certificate and/or MicroCertificate, but how do you know which one is right for you?
What is a Graduate Certificate?
A Graduate Certificate is a step up from a MicroCertificate and offers more in-depth knowledge to increase your skillset without the commitment of a graduate degree. Some of our programs are designed around national certifications exam. By earning more than one Certificate, you can begin to “stack” your education and boost your resume.
- International Associated for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) body of knowledge
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) body of knowledge
What is a Graduate MicroCertificate?
A MicroCertificate is designed to learn skills quickly and have a basic understanding of a topic. Our 2-course programs will offer you the knowledge and skills that can lead you to career growth, greater earning and keeping pace with industry trends. By earning more than one MicroCertificate, you can begin to “stack” your education and boost your resume.
What is stacking?
Working professionals who need a shorter pathway to continuing their education can earn more than one certificate or microcertificate by taking courses that apply to multiple programs, this is called “stacking”. These programs are designed for specific skill sets, lower cost and shorter commitment.
With stackable certificates, you can:
- Apply credits earned toward other certificate programs or a master of science
- Gain expertise in various areas such as engineering management, leadership, data analytics or operations management
- Separate yourself in a competitive job market
- Boost skills to qualify for career advancement
- Work toward professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma and Project Management
What are my next steps?
We offer six 2-course microcertificates and six 4-course certificates where working adults can learn new skills and capabilities on a range of topics, including project management, lean six sigma, leadership, analytics, systems engineering, engineering management, decisions support tools, and homeland security. Lifelong learning is important in today’s workforce, apply today to take that first step to advance your career.
Professional Programs
| Graduate Certificates |
| Graduate MicroCertificates |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! These are considered graduate classes and you will receive graduate level credit for the courses you take toward the certificate.
Yes! Courses taken toward a certificate can be used toward other professional programs including additional microcertificates, graduate certificates or an MS in Operations Managmeent or MS in Engineering Management. Only courses completed within six years of certificate completion will count toward a professional program.
To be admitted, you must have a conferred bachelor degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least 60 graded credit hours. You must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, OR a 2.5 or better GPA in the last 60 credit hours.
Some programs require a STEM degree. Please check the admission requirements and contact us so we can assist you in choosing the program that best suits your needs.
The fee for the application is free if you are currently enrolled as a graduate student. Otherwise, the fee is $30.