Professional Certificates

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

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

Online Partner Programs

Consider pursuing a certificate with one of our trusted online partners.

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Open Courses

From our students:

<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“The Interior Design Certificate program gave me a wide and helpful knowledge to start working as an interior designer.”</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>“Myself and two other women just started a local council of a national not-for-profit, and this course will be our go-to guide to start fundraising.” Julie W.</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>“You cannot ask for a better package. I feel confident that I can go out and provide a valuable service, thanks to LSCE’s guidance, instruction and courses.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I came into the course with very little knowledge and learned an incredible amount in a very short amount of time. I can definitely apply this material to practical aspects in the job market today. The readings/selections were very good and appropriate.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I believe it will help to both diversify and hone my overall skill sets as an art dealer.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“It was a pleasure to take the courses at Purchase College!” ELL – Katarzyna D.</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“It gave me a good overview of technical knowledge. Although I have satisfied the certificate requirements, I will continue to take courses and further my knowledge in this field.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“The hands-on training that I attained from the teachers who are professional designers and architects was invaluable. They are so passionate and knowledgeable about their professions. I learned from their experience and advice.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“It will help me establish myself as an accredited appraiser through the ASA.”</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>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Gain knowledge and skills necessary.”</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>“This course was great! I would recommend this course to others who are looking to improve their knowledge and skills in the nonprofit management arena.”</p></div>

Questions and Assistance

Erin Reardon
Noncredit Programs Coordinator

Email: erin.reardon@purchase.edu
Phone: 914-251-6511 (voicemail)

Zoom:
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Continuing Education

Appraisal Studies

Collecting Fine Art

Interior Design

Why Professional Certificates?

Continuing Education Units

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