Certificates & Courses

UMass Global offers a wide variety of certificate programs, both for academic credit and professional development (non-credit). Increase or update your knowledge in a certain topic, qualify for a specific job or prepare for certification exams. 

Strengthen Your Resume

A professional development (non-credit) certificate program offers a way to continue your education and complete a program in a relatively short period of time. 

An undergrad or graduate certificate offers academic credit but can be completed in a term or two. In some cases these help to qualify you for a particular career or help to enhance your knowledge and skills beyond your degree. 

Certificates are a great addition to your resume. It shows your desire to continue to learn and provides you with career-relevant skills that can be used on a daily basis, keeping you up-to-date on the latest technology and trends.

  • Most professional development certificates, unless they are part of a series, do not have prerequisites but may require a certain skill level.
  • Certificates and certification prep courses do not qualify for financial aid. They are an affordable way to increase your skills and possibly your salary.
 
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Graduate Certificate

Education

This online certificate was developed to meet the educational requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), recognized both nationally and internationally.

Online

Basic Tools For Continuous Improvement in Literacy

Extended Education

Learn basic tools to begin a process of improvement in classroom literacy.

Online

Brain Based Teaching Strategies

Extended Education

Utilize evidence-based practices based on research in neuroscience and psychology to create an effective brain-based lesson.

Online

Building the Why for Family Literacy

Extended Education

An overview of why family engagement in literacy is essential to enhance students’ literacy experience and achievement.

Online

BUSC 8000: Business Writing

Extended Education

This course introduces you to a business writing model that can help make your writing clear, concise, and precise for any written communication used in a professional setting.

Online
SaraO
I was allotted a simplistic way to attempt new strategies and skills into my classroom. Additionally, I was able to easily adapt current materials to be used in conjunction with the new strategies I was studying. I would highly recommend this course.
Sara O.
Nativity Prep Academy , Middle School Teacher
This was an excellent program that had a big impact on the way I work with my direct reports. I was able to apply the techniques and principles immediately. I have already realized results with my section manager…The instructors were fantastic - very knowledgeable and excellent teachers.
Lisa B.
Orange County Transportation Authority, Coaching Skills for Business Leaders
Amy J.
I took the Autism classes [through Extended Education] and found the passion of special education, which I really never thought of as an option. I finished the Autism program and enrolled in the Master of Special Education.  I have learned to reflect on my teaching and determine if I am reaching all students and on how to better reach any struggling students.
Amy J.
MA, Special Education

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