Structure You Can Count On, Flexibility You Need

Instructor-paced learning at UMass Global gives working adults the best of both worlds: a predictable course schedule and the flexibility to study 100% online. Each structured 8-week session includes faculty-guided discussions, peer collaboration, and real-time support that help you stay engaged and on track. 

You’ll learn alongside a community of classmates and instructors who bring current, real-world experience into every module, so new skills are immediately relevant to your career. Every step of the way, our enrollment coaches, academic advisors, and one-stop specialists are there to help you balance deadlines, life, and next steps toward your degree.

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Why Students Choose Instructor-Paced Programs

Designed for students who thrive with routine, dedicated support, and community, these programs provide:

  • Built-in momentum through weekly deadlines and instructor guidance makes it easier to stay motivated.
  • Real-time instructor and peer engagement help students feel connected and supported.
  • Group learning opens the door to collaboration, shared perspectives, and networking opportunities.
  • A clear weekly path can be especially helpful for students entering a new field or returning to school after time away.
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UMass Global Instructor-Paced Benefits

Structured Accountability

Stay on track with guided weekly lessons, due dates, and regular instructor check-ins that help busy adults maintain momentum and finish their courses with confidence.

Dedicated Resources

From application through graduation, you have access to enrollment coaches, academic advisors, tutoring, career resources, and tech support designed for working adults in fully online programs.

Faculty-Led Courses

Scenario-based courses led by practitioner-faculty connect theory to real workplace challenges, with small classes that support interaction, feedback, and skill-building you can immediately apply to your career.

Testimonials

I’m grateful to the UMass team whose guidance and flexibility allowed me to keep going when challenges felt overwhelming. That support didn’t just help me earn this degree, it reminded me that resilience doesn’t mean doing it alone.

Amanda S.
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UMass Global provided the mentorship and resources that helped me navigate grad school, balance challenges, and grow both academically and personally. Their encouragement empowered me, and for that, I am forever grateful.

Bea V.
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy

Not all doctoral programs are alike. I loved the cohort model because I not only earned my doctorate I also gained lifelong friends and a network of professionals I can rely on. The Ed.D. program taught me to be confident and thoughtful in my leadership decisions.

Linda C.
Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.

Programs Offered

2 PDU
Information Technology

CCIE Interpr Infrastr Written

Develop an in-depth understanding of network enterprise principles as well as the tools and configurations required to configure a network.
$1,850
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CCIE Interpr Infrastr Written

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
2 PDU
Live Online Format
Information Technology

CCNP Impl Security Core Tech

This career-focused course is the first in the Cisco CCNP Security program and prepares students for entry-level security roles and the Cisco CCNP Security Certification exam by developing practical skills in network security principles, tools, and configurations.
$1850
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CCNP Impl Security Core Tech

2 PDU
Live Online Format
This career-focused course is the first in the Cisco CCNP Security program and prepares students for entry-level security roles and the Cisco CCNP Security Certification exam by developing practical skills in network security principles, tools, and configurations.
Professional Development
2 PDU
Live Online Format
Information Technology

CCNP Sec Networks Firewall

Prepare for the Cisco CCNP Security Certification Exam and gain an in-depth understanding of network security principles and the configurations required to secure a network.
$1850
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CCNP Sec Networks Firewall

2 PDU
Live Online Format
Prepare for the Cisco CCNP Security Certification Exam and gain an in-depth understanding of network security principles and the configurations required to secure a network.
Professional Development
1.9 CEU
Business

Cert Agile Project Mgmt

Gain the basic foundational skills needed to become a competent Agile practitioner.
$309
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Cert Agile Project Mgmt

1.9 CEU
Gain the basic foundational skills needed to become a competent Agile practitioner.
Professional Development

WASC Senior College and University Commission

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

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

California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

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

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)

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