Instructor-Led Learning, Built For Busy Lives

Course-based programs at UMass Global combine structured eight-week classes with the flexibility working adults need. In each instructor-led course, you connect with a community of classmates and faculty who bring current, real-world industry experience into every discussion, so what you learn is immediately applicable to your career. Along the way, our enrollment coaches, academic advisors, and one-stop specialists stay in your corner, helping you balance deadlines, life, and next steps toward your degree.

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WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC).

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation

University of Massachusetts Global is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

UMass Global's Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

UMass Global Course-Based Benefits

Career Change

Designed for Adult Students

Convenient online classes start every 8 weeks, 6 times a year. 

Support

Dedicated Resources

From applications to graduation, University of Massachusetts Global helps you achieve your goals with comprehensive student support services.

Instructor or Self

Faculty-Led Courses

Receive relevant, real-world instruction in small class sizes that can be applied directly to your workplace.

Programs Offered

CA Only
Teaching & Education

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Added Authorization

Support students with autism through UMass Global's California Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization. Learn evidence-based strategies for assessment and instruction.
May 4, 2026
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Added Authorization

CA Only
Support students with autism through UMass Global's California Autism Spectrum Disorders Added Authorization. Learn evidence-based strategies for assessment and instruction.
Credentials & Authorizations
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
2.8 CEU
Information Technology

Basic Electricity Electronics, Course

This is the first of a two-course series where students will gain a basic understanding of DC (Direct Current) and AC (Alternating Current) concepts, laws and formulas that apply to electrical circuits.
$1650
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Basic Electricity Electronics, Course

2.8 CEU
This is the first of a two-course series where students will gain a basic understanding of DC (Direct Current) and AC (Alternating Current) concepts, laws and formulas that apply to electrical circuits.
Certificates & Courses
2.8 CEU
Information Technology

Basic Electronics, Course

Concluding the two-course series, students will have a basic understanding of the electrical, electronic, computer fundamentals, and digital technologies as they apply to the telecommunications industry.
$1650
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Basic Electronics, Course

2.8 CEU
Concluding the two-course series, students will have a basic understanding of the electrical, electronic, computer fundamentals, and digital technologies as they apply to the telecommunications industry.
Certificates & Courses
1 PDU
Teaching & Education

Basic Tools For Continuous Improvement in Literacy, Course

Learn basic tools to begin a process of improvement in classroom literacy.
$150
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Basic Tools For Continuous Improvement in Literacy, Course

1 PDU
Learn basic tools to begin a process of improvement in classroom literacy.
Certificates & Courses

Testimonials

Monica Tinajero UMass Global

I would have never been able to quit my job to enroll in school. That was not an option because I'm a breadwinner in my household. Having the opportunity to keep my job and continue to work, and to work around my schedule as a full-time employee and a mother of a toddler was really the icing on top.

Monica T.
Business Administration, MBA

My journey at UMass Global has been transformative. The university not only equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for success but also instills a sense of purpose and a passion for lifelong learning. If you are considering applying to UMass Global, be prepared to embark on a fulfilling educational adventure that goes beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Julia R.
Teaching, MA with Extensive Support Needs Credential
SDC Teacher, Palmdale School District

The professors realized I have a life and wanted to pursue my dreams. They didn’t make me feel like I had to choose between family and school. They made me feel like I could be successful in both.

Dominique H.
Psychology, BA

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