Professional Certificates

Advance your career or pursue your passion through noncredit certificate programs.

In-Person Program

Interior Design

Spring
Fall

Note

Students may take individual courses without commitment to an entire program, or complete the program requirements and earn a certificate.

Online Programs

We partner with trusted online providers to increase the flexibility and breadth of course offerings for you to choose from to find the path that works for you.

Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Training Program (HCTP) CEU Certificate

Credit

Paralegal Certificates CLS by BARBRI

Noncredit

High Demand Career Training Programs by Ed2Go

Certified Administrative Professional

Noncredit

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Noncredit

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding

Noncredit

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Noncredit

Certified Physical Therapy Aide

Noncredit

Certified Professional Life Coach

Noncredit

Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online

Noncredit

Why Professional Certificates?

Professional certificate programs are ideal for busy adults who are considering a career change, honing career skills, or pursuing a passion. All programs are focused courses of study that can be completed within a short time frame.

Continuing Education Units

Noncredit Professional Certificates qualify for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) once completed in entirety. CEUs quantify and officially acknowledge the dedication and determination you’ve invested in your professional development as you update your credentials, pursue a promotion, await an assessment of your current position, or explore a new career.

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Open Courses

Interior Design
Ed2Go offers a wide variety of Advanced Career Training certificate programs with externship opportunities and a virtual Career Center.
Enroll in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition health coach training program (HCTP) and register for the CEU certificate .
Learning Resource Network (LERN) provides online certificate programs in in-demand fields.
Non-Profit Management certificate from MindEdge comprised of 11 courses and a Grant Writing Skills Suite comprised of two courses.

What Students Are Saying

<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Gain knowledge and skills necessary.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“This is a well-rounded program, providing experience of all levels in all areas of paralegalism.” Lisa D. Paralegal Certificate Course©</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I plan to start my own business as a personal property appraiser.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I attended the Business and Communication class last year (Fall 2016) and I loved it everything, from the teachers to the beautiful campus and your extraordinary support to all of us, the students.” Ana Carolina J. (Student from Brazil)</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I have been in for-profit public accounting for 20+ years, what a great refresher course in not-for-profit. I look forward to completing additional modules.” Julie W.</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“This brief introduction to the scope of interior design industry will be a great tool for an entry-level design apprenticeship.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Night classes... enabled me to intern while I studied. The professors were all wonderful and working in the field, which was very relevant. ”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I am applying the lessons learned already to several clients for whom I am providing marketing and communications consulting services.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I found this course very helpful, particularly the terminology and different types of boards.” Nancy M.</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“It adds credibility to my business as an art advisor.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I enjoyed the budgeting case-study exercise. It felt hands-on and was exciting to see real world applications.” Christina S.</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I have been an antiques dealer for over 40 years. For the last 20 years, I have owned a company which provides personal property appraisal, auction, and estate liquidation services.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I’m very impressed by this course. I feel I learned a lot about key concepts for leadership, gained an understanding of leadership theories, and will continue to examine the differences between bases, qualities and skills with relation to leadership.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Many people who live locally would prefer this classroom experience to the many online courses offered today.” Social Media Marketing - Nancy M.</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Definitely will help in my future plans of pursuing the career of being a fine art appraiser.”</p></div>

Questions and Assistance

Email: conted@purchase.edu
Phone: 914-251-6500, press “1” for the front desk.

Adult Noncredit Programs

In-Person Program

Interior Design

Note

Online Programs

Ed2Go

Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Training Program (HCTP) CEU Certificate

Learning Resources Network

Nonprofit Management MindEdge

Paralegal Certificates CLS by BARBRI

High Demand Career Training Programs by Ed2Go

Certified Administrative Professional

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Certified Physical Therapy Aide

Certified Professional Life Coach

Clinical Dental Assistant

HVAC/R Certified Technician

Medical Billing and Coding

Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online

Why Professional Certificates?

Continuing Education Units

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