Online Graduate Certificates

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  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    Gies College of Business

    Develop standout data analytics capabilities and perform at the leading edge in the fast-changing field of accounting with this fully online, credit-bearing graduate certificate.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/accounting-data-analytics-graduate-certificate?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Accounting Data Analytics

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    Gies College of Business

    Grow in your technical knowledge of financial and managerial accounting while also shaping professional skills like critical thinking, communication, leadership, and decision-making with this fully online, credit-bearing graduate certificate.

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    https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/graduate-hub/gies-professional-credentials/accounting-foundations-graduate-certificate

    Accounting Foundations

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Certificate program designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in learning effective business processes.

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    https://ise.illinois.edu/graduate/degrees-and-programs/advanced-analytics-certificate.html

    Advanced Analytics

  • Campus Graduate Certificate

    College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    This online 9-credit-hour certificate program is designed to enhance early-career high school and middle school teachers' skills and knowledge base in the area of agriculture education.

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    https://alec.illinois.edu/academics/advanced-teaching-strategies-agricultural-education-certificate

    Advanced Teaching Strategies for Agricultural Education

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    The certificate in Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics is geared toward practicing engineers who wish to gain additional technical expertise in aerodynamics and flight mechanics.

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    https://aerospace.illinois.edu/academics/graduate/certificates#aerodynamics

    Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics

  • Grainger College of Engineering

    The certificate in Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering provides students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of engineering design methods and systems engineering for aerospace applications.

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    https://aerospace.illinois.edu/academics/graduate/certificates

    Aerospace Design and Systems Engineering

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    As advanced materials, especially composites and high temperature materials, become more commonplace in Aerospace Engineering the "Aerospace Materials" certificate becomes very relevant.

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    https://aerospace.illinois.edu/academics/graduate/certificates#materials

    Aerospace Materials

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    The Certificate in Aerospace Structural Mechanics is geared toward practicing engineers who wish to gain additional technical expertise in aircraft structures.

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    https://aerospace.illinois.edu/academics/graduate/certificates#mechanics

    Aerospace Structural Mechanics

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    One of the fully online, 12-credit-hour Digital Agriculture Professional Certificates offered by the Center for Digital Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

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    https://digitalag.illinois.edu/meng/professional-certificates/

    Applied Statistics in Digital Agriculture

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    One of the fully online, 12-credit-hour Digital Agriculture Professional Certificates offered by the Center for Digital Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

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    https://digitalag.illinois.edu/meng/professional-certificates/

    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Digital Agriculture

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    One of the fully online, 12-credit-hour Digital Agriculture Professional Certificates offered by the Center for Digital Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

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    https://digitalag.illinois.edu/meng/professional-certificates/

    Automation and Robotics in Digital Agriculture

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Certificate program designed for students with an engineering or technology background who aspire to rise in management, make higher level strategic business decisions, and hone leadership skills.

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    https://tec.illinois.edu/academics/certificates/business-management

    Business Management for Engineers (BME)

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    College of Education

    This online Campus Graduate Certificate (CERT) program trains healthcare providers, students, life-long learners, community stakeholders, and advocates who are passionate about improving cancer management in underrepresented communities.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/cemudc/gradcert

    Cancer Education and Management in Underrepresented & Diverse Communities

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    Be on the frontier of this fast-paced, emerging opportunity. The Cannabis Certificate program will help you build a foundation of cannabis production skills from classification to physiology to production management.

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    https://cropsciences.illinois.edu/academics/certificates/cannabis-production-and-management-certificate

    Cannabis Production and Management

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue certification in construction management.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering | Construction Management

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue certification in pavement engineering.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering | Pavement Engineering

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue certification in railroad engineering.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering | Railroad Engineering

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue certification in transportation engineering.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering | Transportation Engineering

  • Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue a certification in foundation engineering.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering/Foundation Engineering

  • Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue a certification in underground engineering.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering/Underground Engineering

  • Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue a certification in urban mobility systems.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering/Urban Mobility Systems

  • Grainger College of Engineering

    Program that allows students to pursue certification in vehicular and traffic operations.

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    https://cee.illinois.edu/academics/graduate-programs/cee-online/cee-online-certificate-program

    Civil Engineering/Vehicular and Traffic Operations

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization is open to all degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students that emphasizes theory, research, and practice pertinent to contemporary community college leadership.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/ccl

    Community College Leadership (CCL)

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    Certificate program that provides in-depth courses on various aspects of companion animal nutrition.

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    https://ansc.illinois.edu/graduate/programs/companion-animal-nutrition-certificate

    Companion Animal Nutrition

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    Grainger College of Engineering

    ILLINOIS COMPUTING ACCELERATOR FOR NON-SPECIALISTS (ICAN)

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    https://cs.illinois.edu/academics/graduate/ican-online

    Computer Science | iCan

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    Gies College of Business

    The CPA Pathway Graduate Certificate will enhance your technical knowledge and skills in financial accounting, taxation, and accounting data analytics.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/cpa-pathways-graduate-certificate?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    CPA Pathways

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    Certificate program for agricultural professionals and those interested in the field of plant science.

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    http://cropsciences.illinois.edu/online/professional-development-certificates/

    Crop Sciences | Professional Development

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    The Bilingual/Bi-cultural Certificate of Specialization provides educators with an understanding of key teaching strategies to help support multilingual students in their classrooms.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/ci/programs-degrees/online-master-of-education---bilingual/certificate

    Curriculum & Instruction | Bilingual/Bi-Cultural

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    Address critical issues of teaching and learning within diverse settings, with an emphasis on technology application

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    https://education.illinois.edu/ci/programs-degrees/online-master-of-education---digital-learning/certificate

    Curriculum & Instruction | Digital Learning

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Certificate program that teaches the fundamentals of geospatial research and education.

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    https://gis.illinois.edu/programs/certificate/

    CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    One of the fully online, 12-credit-hour Digital Agriculture Professional Certificates offered by the Center for Digital Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

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    https://digitalag.illinois.edu/meng/professional-certificates/

    Data Science in Digital Agriculture

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Certificate program that allows students to pursue certification in digital agriculture.

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    https://digitalag.illinois.edu/meng/professional-certificates/

    Digital Agriculture

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    Gies College of Business

    Gain in-demand marketing skills and strategies in this fully-online graduate certificate program.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/digital-marketing-graduate-certificate?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Digital Marketing

  • Specialization Certificate

    Gies College of Business

    Four-course certificate program that covers concepts, tools, and techniques needed to communicate with customers in a systematic and integrated way using multimedia channels and to create effective targeted promotional campaigns.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/digital-marketing-for-credit-specialization?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Digital Marketing Specialization

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization is intended to help educational professionals work to improve schools' attention to teaching diverse students and ensuring that all students are treated equitably.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/de/certificate

    Diversity & Equity in Education

  • Specialization Certificate

    Gies College of Business

    Certificate program that teaches professionals about how to navigate unpredictable markets in order to fulfill business goals.

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    https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/graduate-hub/executive-education/specialization-certificates

    Entrepreneurship & Strategic Innovation Specialization

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Certificate program designed to meet the existing high demand for advanced Geology expertise in industry problems.

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    https://igeology.illinois.edu/programs/certificate/

    Environmental Geology

  • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Certificate that addresses the growing demand for courses that concentrate on the key issues associated with sustainability and the environment.

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    https://earth.illinois.edu/online/certificate

    Environmental Sustainability

  • Specialization Certificate

    Gies College of Business

    This certificate familiarizes students with financial management, investments, and corporate finance.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/financial-management-for-credit-specialization?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Financial Management Specialization

  • Specialization Certificate

    Gies College of Business

    A four-course certificate preparing professionals for business operations in a global setting.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/global-challenges-in-business-for-credit-specialization?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Global Challenges in Business Specialization

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program provides students with an opportunity to learn and think more critically about issues of globalization and education.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/gse/certificate

    Global Studies in Education

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Certificate program that allows students to choose from a large selection of health communication courses to fit their individual needs.

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    https://hcom.illinois.edu/admissions/

    Health Communication

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    Certificate program that enables students to strengthen their education in horticulture through part-time study anywhere in the world.

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    http://cropsciences.illinois.edu/online/professional-development-certificates/

    Horticulture | Professional Development

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program provides students an understanding of how to support their organization by gaining knowledge and skills in all administrative functions.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/hrd/certificate

    Human Resource Development

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    School of Labor & Employment Relations

    Three-course certificate program designed to learn about compensation best practices.

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    https://ler.illinois.edu/online-human-resources-certificate-program/

    Human Resources Certificate | Compensation Best Practices

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    School of Labor & Employment Relations

    Three course certificate program designed to learn about Human Resources Data Analytics.

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    https://ler.illinois.edu/online-human-resources-certificate-program/

    Human Resources Certificate | Data Analytics

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    School of Labor & Employment Relations

    Three-course certificate program designed to obtain a framework for the analysis of employment relationships.

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    https://ler.illinois.edu/online-human-resources-certificate-program/

    Human Resources Certificate | Fundamentals of Human Resources

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    School of Labor & Employment Relations

    Three-course certificate program designed to learn about human resource management.

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    https://ler.illinois.edu/online-human-resources-certificate-program/

    Human Resources Certificate | Human Resource Management

  • Grainger College of Engineering

    This certificate is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of this multidisciplinary subject area, with attention to emerging topics and advances in hypersonic science and technology.

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    https://aerospace.illinois.edu/academics/graduate/certificates

    Hypersonics

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Applied Health Sciences

    Certificate program educating website developers, information specialists, and disability service providers on information technology accessibility.

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    http://online.ahs.illinois.edu/iadp/

    Information Accessibility Design & Policy (IADP)

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program provides students with the skills and knowledge to be a successful instructional designer.

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    Instructional Design MasterTrack®

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program is open to all degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students who are aspired to design technology-enriched and -enabled learning systems in workplace contexts.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/isdml/certificate

    Instructional System Design Management and Leadership

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    College of Education

    This online Campus Graduate Certificate program is for individuals who are aspired to design technology-enriched and -enabled learning systems for broadly defined learning and performance goals in workplace contexts.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/isdml/gradcert

    Instructional System Design Management and Leadership

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program trains professionals to lead, develop, implement and evaluate international programming and internationalization activities in the private and public sectors.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/ieal/certificate

    International Education Administration & Leadership

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    College of Education

    This Campus Graduate Certificate program trains professionals to lead, develop, implement and evaluate international programming and internationalization activities in business/industry and postsecondary settings, in both private and public sectors.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/ieal/gradcert

    International Education Administration and Leadership

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    One of the fully online, 12-credit-hour Digital Agriculture Professional Certificates offered by the Center for Digital Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

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    https://digitalag.illinois.edu/meng/professional-certificates/

    IoT for Agriculture

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    College of Education

    This Campus Graduate Certificate program provides educators and other professionals with the opportunity to learn how to create more engaging learning environments.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/ldl/gradcert

    Learning Design & Leadership

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program provides educators and training/learning development professionals the opportunity to learn how to create more engaging learning environments by integrating new media technologies.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/ldl/certificate

    Learning Design & Leadership

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    School of Information Sciences

    The Library & Information Science (Certificate of Advanced Study) allows professionals with a master's degree in library and information science to update their skills, gain greater specialization, or redirect their career without pursuing a PhD.

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    https://ischool.illinois.edu/degrees-programs/graduate/certificate-advanced-study

    Library & Information Science

  • Specialization Certificate

    Gies College of Business

    A certificate designed for professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge on business operatons, macro and microeconomics, and market trends.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/managerial-economics--business-analysis-for-credit-specialization?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Managerial Economics & Business Analysis Specialization

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    College of Education

    This online Campus Graduate Certificate program provides professionals who have earned a bachelor’s degree with the foundational knowledge and practical experience to teach grades 5-8 throughout the state of Illinois.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/ci/programs-degrees/middle-grades-education/graduate-certificate

    Middle Grades Education

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program is open to all degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students who want to be certified in teaching and developing online courses in higher education.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/othee/certificate

    Online Teaching in Higher Education Environment

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Applied Health Sciences

    Certificate program providing a valuable credential in the leisure services industry. The certificate consists of three, 8-week courses.

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    https://ahs.illinois.edu/rst-pro-certification

    Recreation, Sport & Tourism

  • Specialization Certificate

    School of Information Sciences

    The School Librarian Licensure Program (Certificate of Advanced Study) for continuing education in library and information science.

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    https://ischool.illinois.edu/degrees-programs/school-librarian-licensure/cas-school-librarian-licensure-program

    School Librarian Licensure Program

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    This certificate is designed to prepare students for entry into and advancement in careers in land and natural areas management, environmental consulting, and more.

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    https://nres.illinois.edu/online/certificate-programs

    Soil Science and Conservation

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    The Certificate in Spaceflight Engineering is geared toward practicing engineers who wish to gain additional technical expertise across a wide range of Space Science topics.

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    https://aerospace.illinois.edu/academics/graduate/certificates#spaceflight

    Spaceflight Engineering

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Media

    Customizable three-course certificate option for professionals who want to choose their own course of study from our course list.

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    http://online.illinois.edu/ms-sbc?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Netflix%20Menu&utm_campaign=Internal%20Web%20Clicks

    Strategic Brand Communication | Customizable

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Media

    Three-course certificate designed for professionals who want to gain a deeper knowledge of brand communication.

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    http://online.illinois.edu/ms-sbc?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Netflix%20Menu&utm_campaign=Internal%20Web%20Clicks

    Strategic Brand Communication | Essentials

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Media

    Three-course certificate designed for professionals who want to broaden their understanding and measurement of customer responses.

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    http://online.illinois.edu/ms-sbc?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Netflix%20Menu&utm_campaign=Internal%20Web%20Clicks

    Strategic Brand Communication | Insights

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Media

    Three-course certificate designed for professionals who want to develop their skills to effectively analyze and measure brand communication.

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    http://online.illinois.edu/ms-sbc?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=Netflix%20Menu&utm_campaign=Internal%20Web%20Clicks

    Strategic Brand Communication | Media & Analytics

  • Specialization Certificate

    Gies College of Business

    This four-course specialization certificate program is designed for professionals who want to enhance leadership and business skills for immediate impact.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/strategic-leadership-and-management-for-credit-specialization?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Strategic Leadership & Management Specialization

  • Campus Graduate Certificate Financial Aid Eligible

    Gies College of Business

    Develop the capabilities, confidence, and mindset to elevate the performance of individuals and teams, shape strategy, and drive competitive advantage for your organization with this fully online, credit-bearing graduate certificate.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/strategic-leadership-and-management-graduate-certificate?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Strategic Leadership and Management

  • Specialization Certificate

    Grainger College of Engineering

    Certificate program designed for students with an engineering background who aspire to lead a venture, make higher-level strategic decisions, and develop leadership skills.

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    https://tec.illinois.edu/academics/certificates/strategic-technology

    Strategic Technology Management

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Certificate program that provides students a solid foundation for teaching English as a second or foreign language in the U.S. or abroad.

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    https://linguistics.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-program/minors-offered/minorcertificate-teaching-english-second-language-0

    Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program prepares educators to better understand technology and know how to use it in their classroom or workplace.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/epol/programs-degrees/ldl-tse/certificate

    Technology Specialist (LDL)

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Education

    This online Certificate of Specialization program is for degree and non-degree seeking students. It will prepare you to identify and implement trauma-informed practices in education settings.

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    https://education.illinois.edu/sped/programs-degrees/trauma/cos

    Trauma-Informed Education

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    The Certificate of Professional Development in Urban Agriculture provides students, agriculture professionals, and entrepreneurs with advanced course training in crop sciences relevant to the production of food crops in the urban environment.

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    http://cropsciences.illinois.edu/online/professional-development-certificates/

    Urban Agriculture | Professional Development

  • Specialization Certificate

    Gies College of Business

    A certificate specializing in teaching professionals about customer needs and values, maximizing a company's value in accounting, operations, and marketing.

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    https://giesonline.illinois.edu/credential/value-chain-management-for-credit-specialization?utm_source=illinoisonline&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=certificates_fy23

    Value Chain Management Specialization

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Veterinary Medicine

    The Certificate in Veterinary Science is an intensive program geared to preparing you for the rigorous requirements of vet school.

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    https://online.vetmed.illinois.edu/VetMedGAP

    VetMed Graduate Academic Program (GAP)

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

    This certificate offers advanced knowledge in basic and applied water sciences.

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    https://nres.illinois.edu/online/certificate-programs

    Water Science and Conservation

  • Specialization Certificate

    College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

    Certificate program designed to meet the demand for atmospheric scientists.

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    https://atmosonline.illinois.edu/

    Weather and Climate Risk & Data Analytics