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Online Professional Certificate Programs
Focus Your Expertise With a Purdue Global Certificate
Purdue Global offers a variety of professional certificate programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels—all designed to provide you with new skills that can be directly applied to your field.
Which program are you interested in?
Certificate Programs
Social and Behavioral Sciences Programs
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Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services
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Human Services Certificate in Elder Care Services
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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Applied Behavior Analysis Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Prepare to seek advancement or diversification in the ABA field with a postbaccalaureate certificate. Fulfill the coursework requirements to sit for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® certification exam.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Prepare to assist children with autism and their families in educational or support settings. Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate program may be transferable to certain Purdue Global degree programs.
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Graduate Certificate in Addictions
Prepare to build or advance your career as an addictions professional with this graduate-level certificate. Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate program may be transferable to certain Purdue Global degree programs.
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Graduate Certificate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Focus on psychological principles related to workplace productivity, morale, management, and employee working styles. Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate program may be transferable to certain Purdue Global degree programs.
Legal Studies Programs
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Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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Legal Secretary Certificate
Learn to communicate in a legal environment and produce written legal correspondence. Study the role of the paralegal in civil litigation.
Nursing Programs
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Executive Leader Graduate Certificate
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Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Certificate
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients’ acute and chronic health conditions.
- 60 Credits
- $420 per Credit
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Nurse Educator Graduate Certificate
Learn to effectively teach patients/families, provide staff development, evaluate programs, and instruct undergraduate nursing students.
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients’ acute and chronic health conditions.
- 60 Credits
- $420 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES
Information Technology Programs
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Cisco Networks Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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Computer Forensics Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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Programming and Software Development Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate
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Graduate Certificate in Information Security
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Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate
How Do I Get Started?
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Why Should You Earn a Certificate at Purdue Global?
Earning a professional certificate from Purdue Global can help you build your skills, increase your knowledge in your chosen area of study, and prepare you for career advancement.* Develop relevant career skills without the commitment of a full degree program. Most certificate programs can typically be completed in 1 year or less.†
Purdue Global’s online certificate programs allow you to study at a time that’s convenient for you without sacrificing professional or personal obligations. Focus on your chosen area of study with coursework dedicated to specialized skills, professional development, and advanced training.
Some certificate programs are not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.
Purdue University Global Is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
This accreditation covers all academic programs, all regional locations, and all programs provided via distance education. For more information, please visit HLCommission.org or call 800-621-7440.
MILITARY STUDENTS
Reduced tuition rates, credit for your military training, and flexible scheduling are just a few of the ways we serve military students.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Enroll in a respected degree program from an accredited U.S. university without the time, costs, and challenges associated with moving to the United States.
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
We offer several paths designed to help you earn college credit for your prior college coursework and professional experience.
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*Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.
†Some Purdue Global programs are not 100% online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. Contact an Admissions Advisor for additional information.