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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.
     
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Programs Offered

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General Education

Frontline Manager Certificate

Learn the core managerial skills to develop into a leader within your organization.
$675

Frontline Manager Certificate

Learn the core managerial skills to develop into a leader within your organization.
Certificates & Courses
Online
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Extended Education
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3.4 CEUs
Coins
$675
05/13/2025
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Teaching & Education

Fundamentals of Classroom Management

Focusing on the components of self-control and teaching to classroom expectations. This course uses the evidence-based Time to Teach classroom management model. This model is research-based, practical, proven, and are ready to use in the classroom. 
$400

Fundamentals of Classroom Management

Focusing on the components of self-control and teaching to classroom expectations. This course uses the evidence-based Time to Teach classroom management model. This model is research-based, practical, proven, and are ready to use in the classroom. 
Certificates & Courses
Online
UsersGroup
Extended Education
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2 PDUs
Coins
$400
05/13/2025
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Leadership

Fundamentals of Comm Cert

Become an effective communicator to minimize misunderstandings, strengthen relationships, and increase organizational success.
$1,250

Fundamentals of Comm Cert

Become an effective communicator to minimize misunderstandings, strengthen relationships, and increase organizational success.
Certificates & Courses
Online
UsersGroup
Extended Education
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1.5 PDUs
Coins
$1,250
05/13/2025
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Information Technology

Fundamentals SONET Maintenance

Understand the comprehensive business and technical foundation in optical networks, services and applications development.
$2200

Fundamentals SONET Maintenance

Understand the comprehensive business and technical foundation in optical networks, services and applications development.
Certificates & Courses
Online
UsersGroup
Extended Education
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3 CEUs
Coins
$2200
05/13/2025

Testimonials

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.
Coaching Skills for Business Leaders
Orange County Transportation Authority
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.
Special Education, MA
North Orange County ROP, Career Technical Education Teacher in the Education Pathway
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