Continuing & Professional Education

In-person executive training, online certificates and courses to extend your skills.

Learn. Upskill. Master.

Transform your life through College of Business Continuing and Professional Education courses and certificates that help you move up or make a career change. Our wide variety of fully online courses and certificates are taught by College of Business faculty and industry experts who give you the tools to stand out in your current role, a new position or a new career.

No prerequisites are required, and enrollment is easy.


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Advance your career

Gain new, in-demand skills with our online courses and certificate programs — designed for busy professionals.

You can complete a single course in five to seven weeks or earn a full certificate in six to nine months. Our modules provide professional development insights that you can start implementing at work beginning the first day of your course or certificate program.

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Online Courses and Certificates

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Acquire the essential skills to thrive in business and leadership, including advising, entrepreneurship, marketing and human resources. Develop expertise in strategic decision-making and achieve organizational goals through our specialized certificate programs.
  • Advising Family Business
  • Digital Marketing
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership Development

Business Leadership

Learn to meet the increasing need for proficient professionals in data analysis and financial evaluation. Acquire expertise in applying behavioral principles to diverse business scenarios through our Data and Finance certificate programs.
  • Data Analytics
  • Finance

Data and Finance

Develop expertise in applying real world application and behavioral principles through our Healthcare Leadership and Nonprofit certificate programs. Acquire the skills to address the rising demand for competent leaders in healthcare and nonprofit sectors.
  • Healthcare Leadership
  • Grant Writing
  • Nonprofit Management

Healthcare

Gain the skills needed to excel in operational roles across various sectors, including cybersecurity, contract management and general management. Acquire expertise in applying behavioral principles, supply chain management and strategic analysis to navigate complex business challenges.
  • Cybersecurity
  • Management
  • Operations Management
  • Procurement & Contract Management

Web Design

Learn the essential skills demanded by today's project management and lean six sigma landscapes. Acquire expertise in agile and traditional methodologies to excel in diverse business environments.
  • Agile Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Project Management

Web Design

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Free Webinars: Expand Your Knowledge

Join our continuing and professional education instructors for free webinars to help navigate your professional life. Our industry experts with decades of experience lead free, one-hour webinars on topics including marketing, project management, DEI, leadership and many more. We’re always offering new, relevant topics that help you stay up-to-date in today’s changing business climate.

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Custom Corporate Training for Your Business

Our continuing and professional education team work with you to create a training program that meets your business goals and solves talent development needs. We combine our experience developing custom corporate programs with your industry expertise to create the content to best aid your organization.

We deliver course content online, in-person at your facility, or a combination of both.

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