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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.
     
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Programs Offered

1 PDU
Teaching & Education

Collaborative Learning Models in the Classroom, Course

Learn 6 common models to help plan low-prep methods for collaboration that support student learning at high levels.
$210
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Collaborative Learning Models in the Classroom, Course

1 PDU
Learn 6 common models to help plan low-prep methods for collaboration that support student learning at high levels.
Professional Development
1 PDU
Teaching & Education

Community Literacy Access, Course

Build a culture of literacy through community book access.
$150
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Community Literacy Access, Course

1 PDU
Build a culture of literacy through community book access.
Professional Development
3 PDU
Information Technology

CompTIA Project+

Prepare for the CompTIA Project+ PKO-005 certification exam and learn the fundamental concepts and processes involved in project management.
$2095
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CompTIA Project+

3 PDU
Prepare for the CompTIA Project+ PKO-005 certification exam and learn the fundamental concepts and processes involved in project management.
Professional Development
3 PDU
Exam Prep
Information Technology

CompTIA Security+, Course

Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 certification exam and learn the basic knowledge needed to plan, implement, and maintain information security in a vendor-neutral format.
$1995
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CompTIA Security+, Course

3 PDU
Exam Prep
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 certification exam and learn the basic knowledge needed to plan, implement, and maintain information security in a vendor-neutral format.
Professional Development
6 CEU
Psychology & Counseling

Conflict Resolution for Behavioral Health Pros, Course

Develop the skills to recognize, assess, and resolve conflict within the responsibilities of a behavioral health professional.
$150
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Conflict Resolution for Behavioral Health Pros, Course

6 CEU
Develop the skills to recognize, assess, and resolve conflict within the responsibilities of a behavioral health professional.
Professional Development
2 PDU
Information Technology

Connecting Networks

Develop an in-depth understanding of network enterprise principles as well as the tools and configurations required to configure a network.
$1850
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Connecting Networks

2 PDU
Develop an in-depth understanding of network enterprise principles as well as the tools and configurations required to configure a network.
Professional Development
3 CEU
Information Technology

Data Communications, Course

Learn how to survey the fundamentals of data communications and networks.
$1,850
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Data Communications, Course

3 CEU
Learn how to survey the fundamentals of data communications and networks.
Professional Development
0.8 CEU
Psychology & Counseling

Depression, Certificate

This course provides an in-depth understanding of depression, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, both conventional and integrative. Gain the knowledge to recognize and manage symptoms of depression. You'll also learn about the critical issues surrounding suicide, including risk factors, assessment, and prevention strategies.
$105
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Depression, Certificate

0.8 CEU
This course provides an in-depth understanding of depression, covering its symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, both conventional and integrative. Gain the knowledge to recognize and manage symptoms of depression. You'll also learn about the critical issues surrounding suicide, including risk factors, assessment, and prevention strategies.
Professional Development

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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