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

General Education

Nonprofit Skills Communication, Course

Learn the essential skills needed in the nonprofit communication landscape to communicate confidently with both internal and external audiences.
$329
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Nonprofit Skills Communication, Course

Learn the essential skills needed in the nonprofit communication landscape to communicate confidently with both internal and external audiences.
Certificates & Courses
Healthcare

Nutrition & Wellness, Certificate

This certificate program focuses on the needs for changing health behaviors, reducing diet and exercise disparities, and minimizing disease development by introducing students to nutrition and the set of influencers that affect health for individuals and society.
May 4, 2026
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Nutrition & Wellness, Certificate

This certificate program focuses on the needs for changing health behaviors, reducing diet and exercise disparities, and minimizing disease development by introducing students to nutrition and the set of influencers that affect health for individuals and society.
Certificates & Courses
05/04/2026
05/04/2026
General Education

OMCA Test Prep Bundle, Certificate

Our online, self-paced program fully prepares you for the OMCA™ certification exam. Each course includes examples, videos by industry experts, interactive games, and review questions for effective learning.
$689
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OMCA Test Prep Bundle, Certificate

Our online, self-paced program fully prepares you for the OMCA™ certification exam. Each course includes examples, videos by industry experts, interactive games, and review questions for effective learning.
Certificates & Courses
Earn Graduate-Level PD Credit
Teaching & Education

Online Lesson Design Delivery, Course

This course provides teachers with the foundational skills to transition lessons online, select appropriate platforms, and create a secure, engaging, and equitable learning environment, culminating in a week-long lesson plan and implementation strategy.
$210
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Online Lesson Design Delivery, Course

Earn Graduate-Level PD Credit
This course provides teachers with the foundational skills to transition lessons online, select appropriate platforms, and create a secure, engaging, and equitable learning environment, culminating in a week-long lesson plan and implementation strategy.
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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