Online Certificates
Online Certificates from Brand Name Schools – “Resume Boosters”
What is a resume booster? In this case, it represents an educational award that can enhance a resume or curriculum vitae.
This page, probably the first of its kind, was constructed specifically for the purpose of highlighting continuing education (read: non-credit), online certificates obtainable through highly respected public and private universities.
Non-credit certificates available online can provide a cost-effective opportunity to learn new skills or stay current within a chosen field. Upon program completion, students are usually awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Certificates listed below can be earned through highly-respected and, in some cases, legendary institutions at a relatively low cost. Almost any marketing professional will admit that brand recognition is of extreme importance when promoting a product, service, or individual.
According to information obtained from respective websites, all universities on this page award certificates for successful course or program completion. Rutgers, Illinois, and Teachers College Columbia University each display example certificates on various program pages.
Cost-effectiveness and convenience represent important buzzwords here. Great values, in our opinion, include Rutgers, UConn, Georgia, Washington State, Colorado State, Teachers College – Columbia University, and Drexel. Naturally, favorites may vary from person to person due to individual profession or interest.
Programs on this page were selected based on cost, name recognition, availability, and utility. Certificates from lesser-known institutions are regretably left out at this time. Moreover, we elected not to include certificates from other well-known universities primarily because of cost.
We plan to expand and better organize this section in the near future.
Please read disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
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—Colorado State University, Continuing Education
Cost: $1,770 for six courses.
Cost: $594 for 3 courses
Community-Based Development Certificate Online
Cost: $1,380 for 4 courses
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—Cornell University, eCornell
Cornell online certificate website
Executive Leadership
Change Leadership
Leading Management Teams
Business Leadership Skills
Project Leadership
Financial Management
Supervisory Skills
Managing Performance
Interviewing and Selection
Managing Productivity
Human Resources Studies
Strategic Human Resources Management
HR: Benefits and Compensation
HR: Selection and Staffing
HR: Foundations of Employee Relations
HR: Performance Management
Systems and Processes in HR
Master Certificate in the Essentials of Hospitality Management
Master Certificate in Foodservice Management
Certificate in Foodservice Management
Certificate in Hotel Revenue Management
Certificate in Hospitality Marketing
Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management
Strategic Hospitality Management
Cost: $2,200-$6,000 range
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—Duke University, Continuing Studies
Duke Online Global Paralegal Certificate webpage
Cost: $6,995
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—Florida State University, Center for Professional Development
Certificate in Financial Planning Online – $2,700
Webmaster Certification Online
Cost: $1,540 ($1,925 if paying for individual courses).
Overview of the Webmaster Certification.
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—George Mason University, Office of Continuing Professional Education
GMU Human Resource Management Certificate Program Online
Cost: $1,095
Courses have specific start dates. Check with GMU for classes
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—Indiana University, School of Continuing Studies
The Online Certificate in Distance Education Program
Cost: $567
Program is offered three times per year.
—Indiana University, School of Nursing
Teaching and Learning in Web-based Courses
Cost: $1,000
IU School of Nursing Certificate Programs page
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—Lehigh University, Lehigh Educational Satellite Network (LESN)
Certificate in Supply Chain Management (Non-credit Option)
Cost: $2,800. 4 courses required. $700 per course, according to Summer 2008 Professional Continuing Education Catalog (PDF)
Bachelor’s degree required for admission
Certificate in Regulatory Affairs in a Technical Environment (Non-credit Option)
Cost: $2,580.
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—Louisiana Tech University, College of Applied and Natural Sciences
LTU Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Completion webpage
Cost: $1,600
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—New York University, School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Professional Certificate in Translation, online.
Cost: $4,170. 6 courses required at $695 each. Admissions test required (available online).
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—Rutgers University, Rutgers Business-Management Online Short Certificate Programs – $899 each
Accounting & Finance Basics for Non-Finance Managers
Administrative Assistant I – Professional Skills
Administrative Assistant II – MS Office Skills
Budgeting Basics
Business Law
Business Problem Solving
Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace
Employee Selection & Termination
Employment Law
Marketing Management
New Manager Training I – The Essentials
New Manager Training II – Managing Employee Performance
Project Management I
Project Management II
Sales – The Basics
Sales Management
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—Stanford University, Stanford Center for Professional Development
Advanced Computer Security Certificate online
Cost: $2,970. 6 required courses at $495 each + optional $75 CEU fee.
IT Benchmarking Certificate Online, Cost: $600. 4 courses at $125 per course + optional $75 CEU fee
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—Texas A&M University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Cost: 5 courses, $695 per course.
—Texas A&M University, Continuing and Professional Studies Online Programs page.
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—Texas Tech University, Outreach and Distance Education
Registered Settlement Planner Program
Cost: $2,500. 2 courses at $1,250 each.
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—University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, School of Management
Cost: $795
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—University of California – Berkeley, UC Berkeley Extension
Online certificates in:
Accounting
Computer Information Systems: Analysis and Design
Marketing
Paralegal Studies
Project Management
Cost: Prices vary for each certificate, $3,000-$5,000
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—University of California – Irvine, UC Irvine Extension
UC Irvine program website (click “Online Programs” tab)
Project Management
Human Resources
Paralegal
Personal Financial Planning
Investor Relations
Spa and Hospitality Management
Business Analyst
Medical Product Development
Clinical Trials
Cost: Prices vary for each certificate, $3,000-$5,000
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—University of California – San Diego, UC San Diego Extension
ADMET Process
Biotechnology Project Management
CDMA Engineering
Clinical Trials Administration
Copyediting
Embedded Computer Software
Emergency Department Nursing
Regulatory Affairs Essentials
Teaching Online
Cost: Prices vary for each certificate, $2,000 and up
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—University of Connecticut, Center for Continuing Studies
UConn online Healthcare Information Technology certificate
Cost: $1,625 for 5 required courses. $1,425 if purchasing all courses together.
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—University of Florida, College of Pharmacy
Pre-Certification Program in Health Care Risk Management
Cost: $495
University of Florida, Division of Continuing Education
Cost: $495
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—University of Georgia, Georgia Center for Continuing Education
UGA Principles of Marketing Research Online Certificate Course
Cost: $949, discounts available
UGA Web Survey Research and Data Delivery Methods Online Certificate Course
Cost: $399
Note: Web Survey Research certificate is also an optional module in the Principles of Marketing Research certificate.
University of Georgia Center for Legal Studies
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation) Online Certificate Course, Cost: $599
Legal Investigation Online Certificate Course, Cost: $549
Legal Secretary Online Certificate Course, Cost: $549
Victim Advocacy Online Certificate Course, Cost: $549
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—University of Illinois, Certificate for Professional Development through O’Reilly School of Technology (Commercial Provider)
UI/O’Reilly School certificate programs webpage
Client-Side Web Programming Certificate
Linux/Unix System Administration Certificate
Web Programming Certificate
Open Source Programming Certificate
.Net Programming Certificate
Cost: $1,100-$2,300, discounts available
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—University of Kansas, Continuing Education
Linux Certification Self-Study online course
Cost: $295
Students receive a certificate of completion from The University of Kansas Continuing Education after successful course completion.
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—University of Massachusetts Amherst, Continuing and Professional Education
Arts Management Online Certificate Program
Cost: Certificate of Arts Management – $1,700, Professional Track Certificate – $3,400 + additional fees.
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—University of Miami, Continuing and International Education
Paralegal Studies Certificate Program Online
Cost is $6,995. A Spanish-language version is also available.
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—University of Michigan, Michigan Interdisciplinary and Professional Engineering (InterPro)
Cost: $2,750
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—University of Washington, UW Extension
Business and Management
Computer Programming
Construction and Engineering
Education, Library and Information Science
Health and Medical
Information Management
Internet and Web Technologies
Law and Regulation
Various certificates offered in each category
Cost: $2,000+
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—University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Education
Distance Education Professional Development Program
Cost: $2,800
Two tracks available – self-paced and collaborative.
—University of Wisconsin – Madison Disaster Management Center
Cost: Approximately $6,000. Discounts available.
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—Washington State University, Center for Distance and Professional Education
Washington State University Internet Safety for Educators Online Certificate Program
Cost: $250
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—West Virginia University, Extended Learning
WVU Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Certificate
Cost: $300
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**DISCLAIMER** We’ve made every possible effort to ensure accuracy. Information on this page was collected from university websites and considered current as of November 16, 2008. We are not responsible for errors and not affiliated with the listed institutions or programs. Unless stated otherwise, the programs above are non-credit, continuing education. Please check with the institution offering the certificate prior to registration.
