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Business Certificates

Certificate degrees in business are typically shorter than associate and bachelor degrees. More often than not, you can finish a certificate program between one to 12 months. Furthermore, the topics or subjects you can specialize on include applied management, advertising, basic accounting, business administration, financial management and human resources management. Majority of working individuals that get certificate programs in business are interested in gaining skills and knowledge on information technology. New certificate programs in e-business or e-commerce, technical writing, and non-profit management are now available.

Since many people who decide to take certificate degrees in business do not have ample money or financial support to pursue bachelor degrees, it is important for them to get a job as soon as they finish their short business course. Fortunately, the demand for entry-level positions in business continues to be strong. You can surely find work as administrative assistant, office clerk, word processing clerk, retail store specialist, or sales associate easily. Although many companies take a closer look at the educational background of candidates seeking supervisory or managerial positions, there are still instances when long years of experience and a certificate course can make one eligible for higher positions.

According to an Internet-based salary research company, an entry level office clerk with no experience can earn between $8 and $11 per hour. Aside from years of experience, the salary of office clerks and similar positions also depend on geographical location.



Top Business Schools

      
  • Strayer University

    Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

    Programs

    • Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Management
    • Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Entrepreneurship
    • Undergrad Cert: Accounting: Advanced
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    Location: Online

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  • Stratford Career Institute

    Earn Your Diploma from Home!

    Programs

    • Business Management
    • Accounting

    Location: Online

    Stratford Career Institute
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  • University of Phoenix

    At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

    Programs

    • A.A. in Foundations of Business
    • A.A. in Accounting

    Location: Online

    University of Phoenix
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  • Everest University Online

    Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

    Programs

    • Business (Associate's)
    • Accounting (Associate's)
    Location:
    Santa Ana: , Santa Ana CA
    Everest University Online
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  • Virginia College

    Set your career in motion at Virginia College Online.

    Programs

    • AS - Business Administration
    • AS - Accounting Specialist
    Location:
    Birmingham: 300 River Hills Business Park, Birmingham AL 35242
    Virginia College
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  • Kaplan University

    Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

    Programs

    • AAS in Business Administration
    • AAS in Business Administration - Business
    • AAS in Business Administration - Small Business Management
    • More...
    Location:
    Fort Lauderdale: 6301 Kaplan University Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
    Kaplan University
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  • Colorado Technical University Online

    Earn your degree online in as little as 15 months. Contact Colorado Tech Online today. Learn more today.

    Programs

    • Associate's Degree in Business Administration (ASBA)
    • Associate's Degree in Accounting (ASACC)
    Location:
    Colorado Springs: 4435 North Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs CO 80907
    Colorado Technical University Online
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  • Ashford University

    Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

    Programs

    • AA/Business

    Location: Online

    Ashford University
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  • American InterContinental University Online

    Earn an online degree that really matters from AIU Online.

    Programs

    • Associate's of Business Administration
    Location:
    Schaumburg: 231 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg IL 60173
    American InterContinental University Online
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  • Western International University

    Pursue your degree with Western International University

    Programs

    • Associate of Arts in Business

    Location: Online

    Western International University
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