Professional Certificates

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

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.

Note

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

CLS by Barbri offers a Paralegal Certificate Course©, and a Advanced Paralegal Certificate Course.
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.
MindEdge offers a Non-Profit Management certificate comprised of 11 courses and a Grant Writing Skills Suite comprised of two courses.

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What Students Are Saying

<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“The Social Media Marketing Certificate Program gave me more insight into the various social media marketing tools, uses, and best practices. It will also round out my résumé.”</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>“This certificate has been crucial in informing the direction of our social media presence.I’ve been abe to apply the skills to my every day and also help out small businesses that I work.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I appreciated the scope of social media topics discussed and how to use these platforms in the real world for both personal and... professional... tasks.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Much of the hands-on work projects — the hand drawing, design, AutoCAD — allowed me to learn new skills and to use these skills in my work. Expanding our horizons to work with successful individuals in related professions provided good mentors.”</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>“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>“Completing the necessary courses to obtain the certificate gave me the knowledge and the confidence to work in the design industry.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“This course was very well constructed, as I was able to read, review, copy and test my coursework. I learned a lot!” Hopeton M.</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“To expand my knowledge of essential details of the appraisal world, basic foundation reguirements,expanded peer connections and to keep updated on developments related to my chosen appraisal occupation.”</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 allow me to pursue accreditation with the American Society of Appraisers.”</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>“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>“This brief introduction to the scope of interior design industry will be a great tool for an entry-level design apprenticeship.”</p></div>

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Erin Reardon
Noncredit Programs Coordinator

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

Adult Noncredit Programs

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

Appraisal Studies

Collecting Fine Art

Interior Design

Why Professional Certificates?

Continuing Education Units

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Online Noncredit Programs

CLS by BARBRI

Ed2Go

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

Learning Resources Network

MindEdge

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