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"> “This brief introduction to the scope of interior design industry will be a great tool for an entry-level design apprenticeship.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “Really fun and interesting classes. The teachers are amazing and passionate professionals and people. Great teachers due to their love and vast experience in the field. It is a great program.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “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><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “It adds credibility to my business as an art advisor.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I believe it will help to both diversify and hone my overall skill sets as an art dealer.” </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"> “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"> “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><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"> “This course helped me discover which careers in museums appealed to me the most…” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “I am applying the lessons learned already to several clients for whom I am providing marketing and communications consulting services.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “This program provided foundational knowledge and hands-on experience to enable entry into the interior design field.” </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"> “I enjoyed learning about different styles of furniture and what time periods they arose from.” </p></div>
<div><p class="text-mirror-h3"> “Very good course and interesting! I learned a great deal!” Delphine B. </p></div>

Questions and Assistance

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

Adult Noncredit Programs