UMass Global offers a wide variety of certificate programs for academic credit or professional development (non-credit). Increase or update your knowledge in a certain topic, gain skills needed for a specific job or role, or prepare for certification exams.
Accelerate Career Growth with Professional Development
Certificates are a great way to fortify your resume. Earning a certificate shows your desire to continue learning 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. UMass Global offers both credit and non-credit certificates:
- A professional development (non-credit) certificate program offers a way to advance 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 as little as 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.
- 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.
Programs Offered
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
This course provides students with the skills they need to create professional looking documents and understand how to operate Microsoft Word.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word Basics
Microsoft Word Basics
Learn the fundamental skills performed in Microsoft Word, including writing, proofing, finalizing, and printing a document.
Microsoft Word Basics
Military Social Work, Certificate
Military Social Work, Certificate
Gain specialized training in military culture, combat trauma, and veteran reintegration to support service members, veterans, and their families with this focused certificate. Graduates are prepared to practice in VA medical centers, military service organizations, and community-based programs.
Military Social Work, Certificate
Mindfulness, Certificate
Mindfulness, Certificate
This course helps learners understand mindfulness, including the health benefits and the techniques and practices for mindfulness.
Mindfulness, Certificate
Testimonials
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.
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.
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.