Professional Certificates

Advance your career or follow your passion with our noncredit certificate programs—designed to help you grow, explore, and succeed on your terms.

In-Person Program

Interior Design

Noncredit

Spring
Fall

Note

Students have the flexibility to take individual courses without committing to the full program, or they can complete all requirements to earn a certificate.

Online Programs

We partner with trusted online providers to offer you more flexible and diverse course options, so you can find the path that fits your goals and lifestyle.

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

Credit

Paralegal Certificates The Center for Legal Studies A BARBRI Company

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.

Our Online Partners: Course Policies

Noncredit courses offered by our online partners are not eligible for the early registration discounts or Purchase College student, employee, or alumni discounts. Each partner has its own cancellation and refund policies (School of Continuing Education policies do not apply). Please contact the provider directly for information on course cancellations and refunds.

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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><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “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><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “Complements my role as a volunteer docent and provides me with a professional certificate that shows serious interest should I apply for a job.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I am walking away with what I feel is extensive knowledge about the interior design world, and I feel more comfortable taking on projects that were intimidating a couple of years ago.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “This degree complements my role as a museum volunteer.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “It will help me start a career as an interior decorator.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “This degree will help me obtain my professional goals by giving me knowledge.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “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><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “The efficiency of the courses, although rigorous, was wonderful to complete in a short period.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I felt everything we learned was valuable and applicable as interior designers. How the different periods in history influenced art and design and how the motifs and styles are still used today.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “Very good information. I would love to redo this course as a refresher over and over again. Thank you.” Tamara F. </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “Thanks for the course. It was helpful. The best part is analyzing the budgets and using them directly to understand the concepts.” Judith P. </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “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><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “The instructor had an excellent command of the program and was great at instructing us on how to use it. He was very patient and was generous with helping us individually as well. I look forward to taking other classes with him.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “It helped me complete my ASA coursework in a timely fashion” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “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>

Questions and Assistance

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Phone: 914-251-6500, press “1” for the front desk.

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