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>“It was a pleasure to take the courses at Purchase College!” ELL – Katarzyna D.</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“Completing the Appraisal Studies Certificate Program, along with my Graduate Gemologist certification, provides all the academic knowledge and credentials to qualify for ASA Appraisal certification in the Gems and Jewelry sector.”</p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title"><p>“I think the reason to why it felt interesting every single minute was because of the teacher and the classmates. Everybody felt so engaged and focused, and the room had a really good vibe ...100% satisfied and happy about my course choice …” Erika L.</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>“I think that this certificate will help me get a job working at a museum, since this program has taught me skills in such areas as museum education and exhibitions, and also taught me how to better look for a museum job.”</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>“This degree complements my role as a museum volunteer.”</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>“I feel more confident with my interior design knowledge. I am able to provide interior design consultations to my clients in a professional manner.”</p></div>
<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>“This course was lengthier than the others, and provided more in-depth details, analysis, and examples of the material. Overall it was very valuable.” Shelley G.</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>“It helped me complete my ASA coursework in a timely fashion”</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>“It will help me start a career as an interior decorator.”</p></div>

Questions and Assistance

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

Note

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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