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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS FOR INVITED STUDENTS
Find your professional focus.
Explore a field, find a subject that interests you, and build on your college education. Every program is about 15 hours of self-paced study.
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39 programs
Most chosenData AnalysisFor business, engineering and public health majors- See how data helps answer everyday business questions.
- Recognize the information worth relying on.
- Understand how dashboards and reports make patterns easier to see.
Most chosenTrauma-Informed CareFor psychology, nursing and social work majors- Understand why people can respond differently to stress.
- See how safety, trust and choice can help people feel supported.
- Recognize why a person’s background matters in the support they receive.
Most chosenFinancial AnalysisFor finance, accounting and economics majors- Understand how businesses earn, spend and keep money moving.
- See what financial reports reveal about a company’s performance.
- Explore how investment choices balance opportunity and risk.
Most chosenClinical PsychologyFor psychology, health sciences and social sciences majors- Understand how psychologists assess and describe mental health concerns.
- Compare the main approaches therapists use to help people.
- See how clinical work changes across ages, needs and settings.
Criminal ProfilingFor psychology, criminal justice and sociology majors- See how an offender’s behavior can help guide an investigation.
- Explore the psychology and other factors behind criminal behavior.
- Learn from real cases where profiling helped and where it fell short.
Forensic PsychologyFor psychology, criminal justice and legal studies majors- See how psychologists evaluate people and present their findings in court.
- Understand why eyewitness memory can be mistaken and how accuracy can improve.
- Explore what drives criminal behavior and how it is managed in prisons and communities.
Digital MarketingFor marketing, communications and business majors- Understand how search, social media, email and ads each help a brand grow.
- See how marketers turn more website visitors into customers.
- Get familiar with the kinds of tools used to run and track campaigns.
Public PolicyFor political science, government and public health majors- Understand how a policy idea becomes law and is put into practice.
- See how evidence and analysis shape a policy proposal.
- Explore how public agencies manage budgets and make ethical decisions.
Applied Behavioral PsychologyFor psychology, education and business majors- Understand how rewards and consequences shape everyday behavior.
- See how behavioral ideas support mental health, learning and work.
- Explore how researchers test whether a behavior change strategy works.
Supply Chain AnalysisFor business, engineering and operations management majors- Understand the measures companies use to track how a supply chain performs.
- Learn where supply chain data comes from and how to check its quality.
- Explore how companies plan for risks that could disrupt the flow of goods.
Healthcare Leadership and Patient AdvocacyFor nursing, health sciences and public health majors- See how healthcare leaders make decisions and delegate in busy settings.
- Understand how to speak up for patients with respect for their values and culture.
- Explore ways to handle difficult conversations and calm conflict on a team.
Financial ConsultingFor finance, economics and business majors- See how consultants break down a business problem and present their advice.
- Learn how financial reports are built and what they say about a business.
- Explore how budgets, forecasts and risk planning guide business decisions.
Criminal Behavioral AnalysisFor criminal justice, psychology and sociology majors- Understand the psychological theories and traits linked to criminal behavior.
- See how behavior at a crime scene and in interviews can guide an investigation.
- Learn how cybercriminals use psychology and how defenders respond.
Applied Behavior AnalysisFor psychology, education and human services majors- Learn how professionals observe behavior and understand what drives it.
- See how a support plan is built and how progress is tracked.
- Explore how behavior analysis helps in classrooms and health care.
Supply Chain ConsultingFor industrial engineering, supply chain management and business majors- Understand the journey products take from suppliers to customers.
- See how companies predict demand and decide how much inventory to keep.
- Learn the frameworks consultants use to find where a business can improve.
Forensic and Legal PsychologyFor psychology, legal studies and criminal justice majors- Understand how memory, perception and decision-making play out in legal settings.
- See why eyewitness accounts can be mistaken and what that means for a case.
- Learn how psychologists prepare and present expert testimony in court.
Management ConsultingFor business, economics and engineering majors- See how consultants break a business problem into clear, manageable parts.
- Get familiar with well-known frameworks for sizing up a company and its competitors.
- Understand how consultants build trust and keep client projects on track.
Renewable Energy SystemsFor engineering, environmental studies and public policy majors- Understand how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity.
- See how wind turbines work and what it takes to connect them to the grid.
- Explore how batteries and smart grids keep power steady when the weather changes.
Positive Psychology and WellnessFor psychology, health sciences and human services majors- Understand what helps people feel well and recover from setbacks.
- See how workplaces can support well-being and a healthier culture.
- Explore how positive communication strengthens relationships and teamwork.
Publishing and EditingFor English, journalism and communications majors- See how a manuscript moves from first draft to polished final pages.
- Learn how editors use style guides and feedback to keep writing clear and consistent.
- Explore how books get published, from contracts and royalties to marketing.
Marketing AnalystFor marketing, business and statistics majors- Understand what shapes the choices customers make.
- Recognize how a brand stacks up against its competitors.
- See how marketers compare campaigns and decide where to spend.
Urban Planning and Community DevelopmentFor urban studies, geography and public policy majors- Understand how zoning and land use decisions shape a neighborhood.
- See how residents can take part in planning their community.
- Explore how cities prepare for climate change and natural disasters.
Health Informatics and TelehealthFor health sciences, nursing and information systems majors- Understand how telemedicine works and where it fits in different care settings.
- See how patient information is shared between systems and kept private.
- Explore how data and new technologies such as AI are shaping patient care.
Cybersecurity FundamentalsFor computer science, information systems and business majors- Recognize common attacks, like phishing emails, and how they trick people.
- Understand everyday habits that keep accounts and devices secure.
- See how organizations protect information and respond when something goes wrong.
Special EducationFor education, psychology and child development majors- Understand the range of disabilities and learning differences students bring to class.
- See how teachers plan lessons that give every student a way to take part.
- Learn how schools and families can support students on the autism spectrum.
Corporate Compliance and EthicsFor business, legal studies and economics majors- Understand why compliance matters and what happens when companies fall short.
- See how leaders and company culture shape everyday ethical choices.
- Explore how new technology raises fresh questions about privacy and data.
Health Data AnalysisFor public health, health sciences and statistics majors- See how analysts move from a question to a useful answer.
- Learn where data comes from and how to check its quality.
- Explore how data can inform questions about health and care.
Marketing ConsultingFor marketing, business and communications majors- See how consultants use well-known frameworks to assess a business.
- Understand how brands position themselves and plan their marketing.
- Explore how customer research and consistent messaging guide marketing choices.
Creative WritingFor English, humanities and communications majors- See how writers create characters and scenes that feel real to readers.
- Explore fiction, poetry, memoir and personal essays in one program.
- Learn how editing, feedback and revision make a piece of writing stronger.
Content StrategyFor marketing, communications and English majors- Plan content around a brand’s goals and its audience’s interests.
- Adapt your writing for social media, blogs and email.
- Help the right people find your content through search.
Digital Transformation LeadershipFor business, information systems and management majors- See how AI, cloud computing and other technologies are changing the way businesses work.
- Understand how leaders help people accept and adapt to change.
- Learn how organizations plan a change and tell whether it’s working.
Health InformaticsFor health sciences, public health and information systems majors- Understand how hospitals and clinics store, share and protect patient information.
- See how data and decision-support tools help clinicians care for patients.
- Explore how new technologies such as AI are changing health care.
Creative CopywritingFor English, marketing and communications majors- See what makes a headline or opening line hard to scroll past.
- Understand how to adjust your tone for different audiences and platforms.
- Learn editing techniques that make writing clearer and easier to read.
Sports Industry Management and InnovationFor sports management, business and communications majors- See how teams, leagues, venues and media fit together in the business of sports.
- Understand how marketing and sponsorships support sports organizations.
- Explore how technology and new trends are changing the way sports are managed.
Sports Business ConsultingFor sports management, business and marketing majors- See how consultants size up a business and its competition.
- Understand how sports organizations plan ahead, manage money and build their brands.
- Explore how analytics are used to measure performance in sports.
Sustainable Transportation and Mobility PlanningFor urban planning, engineering and environmental studies majors- See how transportation affects the environment and how policy can reduce its impact.
- Explore how walking, cycling, transit and shared rides fit into a city’s plans.
- Learn how street design, land use and funding shape sustainable projects.
Data Journalism and Investigative ReportingFor journalism, communications and political science majors- Learn how reporters find and check data before it goes into a story.
- See how charts and visuals turn numbers into something readers understand.
- Understand how investigations uncover patterns that aren’t obvious at first.
Digital Communication StrategyFor communications, marketing and media studies majors- Understand how to plan messages around what an audience cares about.
- See how writing and visuals make a message clear and easy to share.
- Learn how to read the results that show which messages are working.
Strategic CommunicationsFor communications, public relations and journalism majors- Understand how organizations shape a clear message for the right audience.
- See how communicators work with journalists and respond when a crisis hits.
- Learn how communicators measure whether a campaign is making a difference.
ROOM FOR YOUR AMBITION
A next step that fits your semester.
Study at your pace
Work through your program online. Most programs take about 15 hours of study.
Earn your distinction
Complete the program, receive your certificate, and add your achievement to your professional profile.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Practical answers about eligibility, studying and earning your certificate.
Talk to Student ServicesWho is eligible to enroll?
Your email invitation confirms that you have been made eligible for a program or program category. Follow your invitation’s program link and enrollment details. There are no additional course prerequisites.
How much time will I need?
Plan for around 15 hours of study. The program is entirely online and self-paced, and your enrollment provides four months of access—so you can work around your college schedule.
Will I need to buy software?
You will not need to purchase software to enroll in this program. Any course-specific tools and instructions are explained in the course.
What feedback will I receive on assignments?
You receive detailed, extensive feedback on your assignments to help you understand what you did well and where you can improve. Assignments are usually graded within a few hours.
When will I receive my certificate?
Your certificate is issued after you successfully complete the required coursework and assignments. You can add the achievement to your résumé and LinkedIn profile, and employers can verify your certificate record.
What happens after I enroll?
We email your course login as soon as your payment is confirmed, usually within minutes. You can then begin studying at your own pace.
What if the program is not right for me?
You can receive a full refund within 14 days, before program completion.
Is this for academic credit?
No, by design. CPS programs are professional certificate programs completed beside your degree, not courses within it. They award no academic credit, so there is no application, no prerequisite and no registrar. You enroll, complete the program’s requirements at your own pace, and the Center for Professional Studies issues your certificate.
Is CPS part of my university?
The Center for Professional Studies offers focused professional programs designed to complement your studies, with written feedback on your work and a certificate employers can verify. CPS is an independent online learning provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with any university. Programs are non-accredited professional development.