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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
Business Programs
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Graduate Certificate in Accounting
This certificate program can help students prepare to take the CPA exam. Credits can also be applied toward select Purdue Global degrees.
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Graduate Certificate in Human Resources
Add HR expertise to an existing bachelor’s degree with the postbaccalaureate certificate. Graduates can prepare for mid-level career opportunities with this graduate certificate.
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Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Build project management expertise to prepare for mid-level career opportunities. Note: You must have a bachelor’s degree to enroll.
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Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Earn a certificate designed to enhance your professional expertise and help you stand out to future employers.
Criminal Justice Programs
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Corrections Certificate
Designed to help meet professional education requirements for corrections officers and employees of community-based corrections programs.
- 36 Credits
- $371 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES -
Crime Scene Technician Certificate
Learn online how to uncover evidence that will stand up in a court of law.
- 41 Credits
- $371 per Credit
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Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice
Develop managerial or supervisory skills relevant to the criminal justice field.
- 36 Credits
- $371 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES -
Private Security Certificate
Prepare to sit for the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification exam or for membership in the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS).
- 53 Credits
- $371 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES
Education Programs
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Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
Focus on the design, development, and evaluation of instructional materials and programs, and the use of technology in the delivery of educational services.
- 20 Credits
- $420 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES
Health Sciences Programs
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Medical Assistant Certificate
Our medical assistant certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum combined with hands-on, industry related medical equipment training. Prepare for the RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or CMAC certification exams.
- 58 Credits
- $371 per Credit
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Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Learn online and gain hands-on experience in medical billing, coding, and administrative functions through a 40-hour practicum experience.
- 44 Credits
- $371 per Credit
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Medical Office Administration Certificate
Prepare for entry-level positions working with patient records and medical documents and performing administrative tasks. You can also prepare for industry certification exams.
- 57 Credits
- $371 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES
Human Services Programs
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Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services
Prepare to enter the field of human services, working with children and adolescents. Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate program may be transferable to certain Purdue Global degree programs.
- 43 Credits
- $371 per Credit
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Human Services Certificate in Elder Care Services
Gain foundational knowledge to enter the field of human services, specifically gerontology. Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate program may be transferable to certain Purdue Global degree programs.
- 43 Credits
- $371 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES
Information Technology Programs
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Cisco Networks Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Discover the skills to analyze, design, and evaluate software solutions. Prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.
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Computer Forensics Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Examine key IT areas including intrusion detection systems, incidence response strategies, computer forensics, and forensic techniques.
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Graduate Certificate in Information Security
Acquire knowledge and skills that could help you advance in the IT field. Prepare to sit for the Certified Ethical Hacking exam.
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Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Prepare for the CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification exams.
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Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge to seek entry-level employment working in the field of Microsoft operating systems administration.
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Programming and Software Development Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge to seek entry-level employment working in the field of programming and software development and prepare for industry certification exams.
Legal Studies Programs
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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.
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Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Build foundational knowledge of the legal profession. Gain practical skills and apply legal concepts while conducting research and evaluating legal sources.
- 36 or 37 Credits
- $371 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES
Nursing Programs
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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
Focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients’ acute and chronic health conditions.
- 60 Credits
- $420 per Credit
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Postgraduate Certificate
Focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients’ acute and chronic health conditions.
- 60 Credits
- $420 per Credit
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Executive Leader Postgraduate Certificate
Prepare to take on systems-focused roles ranging from health facility administration to public health and policy.
- 30 Credits
- $420 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES -
Family Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Postgraduate Certificate
Develop the skills to evaluate the health and wellness of individuals, families, and their communities.
- 60 Credits
- $420 per Credit
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Nurse Educator Postgraduate Certificate
Learn to effectively teach patients/families, provide staff development, evaluate programs, and instruct undergraduate nursing students.
Psychology Programs
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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.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis
Qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate program may be transferable to certain Purdue Global degree programs.
- 30 Credits
- $420 per Credit
Financial Aid Options AvailableUPCOMING START DATES
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.