Online Degree Certificate Programs

Short on time? You may plan to work toward a degree at sometime in the future but need something right now. An exciting option in online education is the certificate program. There are certificate programs requiring only the completion of several courses.

 

Or, you might have a bachelor’s degree, and seek to earn a certificate to stay current in your field or to transition into another job. There are certificate programs designed as an add-on to your degree.

 

There are many certificate programs available, but you might want to look at: The University of Massachusetts, UMassOnLine.

 

They hold regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. They offer an interesting mix of certificate programs in addition to master’s, bachelor’s, associate, certificate and professional development programs online.

 

For example, you may have gained work experience in the hospitality or tourism industry and feel you are ready for more responsibility. They offer certificate programs in Hospitality and Tourism, Food Service, Country Club, and Casino Management.

 

Or, you might be interested in a certificate in Data/Telecommunications for entry level networking positions, Information Technology as an introductory course to IT, Gerontology which encompasses aging services, or Online Journalism.

There is also a certificate in Foundations of Business if you have an undergraduate degree but want to work toward an MBA or want to acquire fundamental management skills.

 

These are just a few examples of the certificate programs they offer.

Consider Certificate Programs as one more option for your online education.