Certificates
Certificate programs are offered at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels to demonstrate skill competencies for the workplace. At the undergraduate level certificates are considered to be valued between a high school diploma and associates degree. Skill and career-focused certificate programs have gained acceptance by employers as benchmarks in the student's knowledge of job skills, techniques, software, and procedures, etc.
Certificate programs offer training in a variety of professional specialties, including information technology, health care technology, business, and law enforcement. At the graduate level, certificate programs can range from 18 hours to a full semester in length. Courses can specialize in beginning, intermediate, and advanced training in a particular technology, software, business practice, lawn enforcement, and healthcare.
Graduate programs lead to certificates in fields including accounting, advertising, business administration, travel and hospitality, education, engineering, finance, fine arts, chemistry, communications, counseling, database administration, human resources, economics, mathematics, music, nursing, physical therapy, psychology, real estate, religious studies, veterinary science, and more.
Colleges, universities, technical schools, and trade schools offer certificate programs in a wide range of professional fields. In the high tech sector, many hardware and software development companies offer certification courses in their proprietary technology. Many professionals return to school every year to update their certifications in business, healthcare practices, real estate, or technology.
Often, certifications lead the way to increased wages and advancement in job roles. Many companies require step-ladder certifications as a means for measuring on-the-job competence. Completion of post-graduate professional certification programs can make the difference for a candidate between one hiring bracket and the next on the scale.
Top Certificate Schools
University of PhoenixAt University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
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Allied Health InstituteAllied Health Institute is a post-secondary vocational school offering a variety of Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the field of Allied Health. By utilizing online learning, students have the flexibility to continue their education from the convenience of their own home. Our virtual classrooms will enable students to attend classes and communicate with instructors and classmates. Students can complete some programs without leaving their current employment or sacrificing family time.
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Location: Online |
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Strayer UniversityEarn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.
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Location: Online |
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Post UniversityEarn your degree online or on campus and accelerate your life.
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Location: Waterbury: 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury CT 06723 |
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Animal Behavior CollegeInterested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.
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Location: Northridge: 9249 Reseda Blvd, Northridge CA 91324 |
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Columbia Southern UniversityColumbia Southern University offers a broad range of online degrees and prides itself on its high-quality instruction and affordable pricing relative to many other online universities.
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Location: Orange Beach: 25326 Canal Road, Orange Beach AL 36561 |
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Stratford Career InstituteEarn Your Diploma from Home!
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Location: Online |
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Western Career InstituteWe are among the leading teaching institutions of the world! WCI focuses on helping students of all backgrounds to build better employment opportunities and shape future careers. WCI's principal goal focuses on training and preparing our students for rewarding opportunities with cutting-edge in-demand jobs and careers.
At WCI we strive to create an educational environment that enhances the student learning experience, by providing relevant, quality programs. With our 'hands on', instructor lead, up to date curriculum our graduates will be ready for the employment that they are seeking with the confidence that they are on the top of their field. Programs
Location: Online |
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Allied SchoolsWhether you want to train for a new career, advance within your current company, or simply learn new skills to stay competitive in today's job market, Allied's distance education training can help!
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Location: Laguna Hills: 22952 Alcalde Drive, Laguna Hills CA 92653 |
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Penn Foster SchoolsAdvance your career with our affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs.
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Location: Scranton: , Scranton PA 18501Scottsdale: , Scottsdale AZ 85254 |
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