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Complex data analysis is revolutionizing how we understand the world around us, and many companies are searching for talented professionals who can bring these skills to the workplace. A Graduate Certificate in Data Science can give you the credentials you need to upgrade your skill set or explore a new field. And you don’t have to have a background in computer science or statistics to get started.

Our 15-credit Graduate Certificate in Data Science is a fully online program designed for the working adult with a college or graduate degree who wants to expand their skill set. Upon completion of our program, you will receive a notification on your transcript and a certificate you can display to showcase your skills.... [-]

This unique 12-credit graduate certificate program is entirely online and can help advance your career in research administration.

Students interested in Research Administration will have the opportunity to learn about the complex environment that supports academic research. This will include topics such as historical and evolutionary perspectives, legal issues in research, contract management, and safeguarding confidential information. Many students interested in this degree will work in the following fields: data analysis, grant writing, clinical research, patient care, mental health, epidemiology, clinical trials, collaborations, personnel management, etc.

Applications for admission to the fall term are due by July 15.... [-]

The Information Technology Business Analysis graduate certificate program will provide graduate students introductory graduate-level education in the important aspects of Business Analysis.

The certificate program will provide professionals with the knowledge of how to determine business requirements that drive IT-related projects. In addition, it will help them identify, analyze and design processes to improve the overall flow of information within their organization.

The certificate program will provide basic graduate-level education for employment for those currently working as a business analyst or those charged with or looking to take on business analyst-related responsibilities.... [-]

This 9 credit, 6-month blended program will lay the foundations for businesses and intrapreneurs to incorporate social concerns and solutions into the very fabric of their organizations. Students will explore new ways of increasing corporate value that enables positive social change in their organizations, their communities, and the world at large.

The aim of the certificate is to equip professionals in leadership positions with graduate-level applied and relevant expertise in social innovation at an individual, team and organizational level. The program will focus on the application of learning in the following areas:

The graduate certificate in business administration provides an opportunity for students to gain basic business knowledge without having to participate in a full MBA program.

Students will attain an understanding of the basic functional areas of business administration and how each contributes to an effective business organization. Students will learn how to analyze financial statements to determine a firm's performance and financial condition in relation to what matters most to shareholders and investors. They will also learn managerial strategy development using marketing theories and applied marketing research techniques.

Many career opportunities are available to graduates in business administration, including careers as an:... [-]

Successful nonprofit organizations today depend on their ability to compete effectively for resources, understand community needs and priorities, and deliver appropriate services within budget.

This graduate certificate provides students with the managerial, fiduciary and analytical tools necessary to lead complex nonprofit organizations and help them serve the interests of their community.

This 12-hour graduate certificate provides the administrative skills for ethical, effective leadership and management roles in the nonprofit sector.

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American University’s online Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Analytics and Management prepares you to answer the critical question today’s HR professionals face — how to increase organizational effectiveness using the latest HR technologies. Learn from industry professionals who share their expertise in technology, measurement, risk management, and communication to give you the skills you need to advance your organization.

The curriculum was developed with input from a council of industry professionals who provided advice on competencies, standards and industry trends to ensure relevancy to the workplace.

The online Graduate Certificate in Professional and Executive Coaching is an 18-credit program that provides the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of business coaching theory, methodology and techniques. The certificate courses meet all required coach training hours for students to become certified coaches through the International Coach Federation (ICF).

*Duration depends on Recognition of Prior Learning

The way in which the world conducts business is changing. James Cook University (JCU)’s online Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is designed to help you manage uncertainty and leverage new opportunities in a globalized economy.

Covering key leadership concepts, this course will prepare you for the opportunities and challenges of global markets. It also provides the ideal pathway into the Global MBA degree.... [-]

Would you like to add management and leadership skills to your technical engineering knowledge base? The Graduate Certificate of Advanced Engineering (Engineering Management) gives you the ability to manage complex engineering projects, products and services and opens a wider variety of career opportunities in the workforce.

Throughout the degree, which can be studied part-time and online, you will undertake courses in management of technological risk and asset management. You will also develop the analytical skills to evaluate innovations in technology, the technological impact and how to manage technological change.... [-]

Study a Graduate Certificate in Business, 100% online and be introduced to how to apply key principles in economics, marketing, accounting and business management practice to business. If you’re new to study or returning after a break, a Graduate Certificate in Business online can help build your practical skills, hone your research and evaluation abilities, and grow your confidence. If you find you love it, everything you study can be credited towards a Southern Cross University Online Graduate Diploma in Business or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).... [-]

This online Ontario College Graduate Certificate program provides practical training for individuals whose career goals include advancing their careers in the construction industry and the management of construction projects in a wide variety of settings. Capitalizing on a solid educational foundation in construction or construction-related fields, graduates are equipped to manage the total construction process effectively, from initial planning to program completion. The regular use of case studies throughout the program prepares graduates for a full range of situations that can emerge on construction job sites.

Each of the courses in the program has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association for the Gold Seal Certification Program.... [-]

The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Leadership is offered via the Internet from start to completion. No on-campus residency is required. Students interact and attend classes online through threaded discussions, e-mail, audio and video computer-based presentations and electronic information access. Conducted online, the Certificate of Graduate Studies in Leadership uses autonomous learning methods that require students to learn independently, but not alone.

Degree Requirements

The maximum timeframe for completing the program is five years. However, we have seen many students complete the program within a much shorter period of time. The CGS leadership development program is a 15-credit-hour graduate-level certificate designed to enhance a person's leadership abilities and provide practical application of values-based leadership within a variety of organizations.... [-]

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship has two goals. First, to provide individuals who anticipate starting their own business, and who have the basic foundation of a bachelor's degree, the opportunity to learn and apply the concepts and practical techniques which will enable them to succeed as entrepreneurs, regardless of their educational background or current job or position.

The second goal is for those already in business, to raise their business to a higher level of practice, sales, and service to the community.

The emphasis is on the practical application of academic theories and the experiences of successful entrepreneurs both in the U.S. and internationally in building their businesses considering the restrictions of limited resources, competition, and legal restraints. The certificate consists of a series of four graduate-level credit courses designed to provide graduates with the latest information and research available in all functional and technical areas which has been confirmed by the application in varied types and sizes of businesses in different industries.... [-]