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!

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.

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.