Online Certificates

Advance your professional or personal skills with an online certificate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Illinois offers 85 online certificate programs, and the list is growing. Certificates are credit-bearing and vary in length. Some certificates can be applied toward a degree program, getting you closer to graduation while allowing you to earn a valuable credential from a nationally-ranked research university immediately.

Certificate programs are developed by nationally-recognized University of Illinois faculty with expertise in a wide range of topics, including data science, communication, business management, education, and more. Learn what you want, when you want!

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Undergraduate Certificates

Gain the concentrated skills you need with an online undergraduate certificate. Whether you’re just entering the workforce or want to advance in your current role, a certificate can help set you apart from the crowd. You must have a high school diploma or equivalent to start an undergraduate certificate.

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Graduate Certificates

Looking to refresh your knowledge or learn new skills? Graduate certificates offer a quick path to a credential in specialized areas of personal and professional development. You must have a bachelor’s degree to enroll in a graduate certificate.

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