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.
Strengthen Your Resume
Certificates are a great way to fortify your resume. Earning a certificate 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. UMass Global offers both credit and non-credit certificates:
- 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.
- 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
Human Resources
aPHR Exam Prep Course
Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
$349
aPHR Exam Prep Course
Our self-paced online course fully prepares you for the Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR™) exam. It offers practice questions with detailed explanations of the correct answers and a full-length practice test with 125 questions.
Certificates & Courses
Online
Extended Education
2.4 CEUs
$349
Teaching & Education
Applied Behavioral Analysis, Certificate
This online certificate was developed to meet the educational requirements to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), recognized both nationally and internationally.
Jun 23, 2025
Applied Behavioral Analysis, Certificate
This online certificate was developed to meet the educational requirements to become a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), recognized both nationally and internationally.
Certificates & Courses
Online
Online
3 credits per course
$900 per course
Next Start Date
Summer II (Jun 23, 2025)
Teaching & Education
Army Foundation Training Cert
Earn professional development credit for the work you’re already doing.
$50 per credit
Army Foundation Training Cert
Earn professional development credit for the work you’re already doing.
Certificates & Courses
Online
Extended Education
1 PDU per module
$50 per credit
General Education
Aspects of Inclusive Culture
Learn how cultural awareness supports inclusivity and how it supports a culture of belonging in organizations.
$89
Aspects of Inclusive Culture
Learn how cultural awareness supports inclusivity and how it supports a culture of belonging in organizations.
Certificates & Courses
Online
Extended Education
0.4 CEUs
$89
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.
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.
Coaching Skills for Business Leaders
Orange County Transportation Authority
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.
Special Education, MA
North Orange County ROP, Career Technical Education Teacher in the Education Pathway
