Business Certificates

You can now earn a business certificate in less than a year either 100% online! Contact our Admissions Department today to learn more.

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Business Administration Certificate

100% online; 8-week courses

  • Learn fundamental business principles
  • Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Acquire essential knowledge in human resources
  • Gain essential understanding in marketing strategies
  • Principles of Finance
  • Business Ethics
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Human Resource Management
  • Computer Skills (intermediate Excel and foundational knowledge of QuickBooks)
  • Spiritual Formation or a Bible Elective

Completed courses from the Business Administration Certificate program can be transferred to the A.A.S. in Business Administration or B.S. in Business Management.

Our Business Administration Certificate is designed to prepare you for career opportunities such as:

  • Office Administrative Assistant
  • Business Associate
  • Business Data Analyst
  • Business Development Associate
  • Human Resource Coordinator

In addition to learning core business competencies, you’ll develop analytical skills that are highly valued across industries and can equip you to make smarter business decisions.

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate

Accounting Certificate

100% online; 8-week courses

  • Acquire knowledge of fundamental accounting principles and practices
  • Develop skills to prepare and analyze financial statements
  • Manage receivables and payables
  • Develop expertise in fundamental business principles
  • Accounting Principles I
  • Accounting Principles II
  • Essentials of Non-Profit Accounting
  • Computer Skills (intermediate Excel and foundational knowledge of QuickBooks)
  • Principles of Finance
  • Spiritual Formation or a Bible Elective

Completed courses from the Business Administration Certificate program can be transferred to the A.A.S. in Business Administration or B.S. in Business Management.

Our Accounting Certificate is designed to open doors to a variety of career opportunities, whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your existing skills. Based on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, this certificate can help prepare you for roles such as:

  • Accounting Assistant
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
  • Auditing Clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Financial Reporting Clerk

In addition to learning core accounting competencies, you’ll develop analytical skills that are highly valued across industries and can equip you to make smarter business decisions.

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate

NonProfit Management Certificate

100% online; 8-week courses

  • Acquire knowledge of fundamental business principles
  • Learn how to start and run a nonprofit organization
  • Gain an understanding of key areas in fundraising
  • Grasp key accounting principles and practices
  • Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Accounting Principles I
  • Essentials of Non-Profit Accounting
  • Fundraising Development
  • Starting and Managing Nonprofit Organizations
  • Spiritual Formation or a Bible Elective

Completed courses from the Nonprofit Management Certificate program can be transferred to the A.A.S. in Business Administration or B.S. in Business Management.

Our Nonprofit Management Certificate is designed to open doors to a variety of career opportunities, whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your existing skills. Based on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, this certificate can help prepare you for roles such as:

  • Nonprofit Program Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Executive Assistant
  • Nonprofit Operations Assistant
  • Fundraising Associate
  • Development Coordinator
  • Nonprofit Administrator
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate

Marketing Strategies Certificate

100% online; 8-week courses

  • Gain knowledge of fundamental business principles
  • Develop effective marketing strategies
  • Acquire skills to analyze current trends and apply digital marketing strategies effectively
  • Apply consumer behavior concepts to marketing and learn strategies to influence those behaviors
  • Identify and evaluate strategies and tactics in the formation of marketing plans
  • Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Marketing Management
  • Spiritual Formation or a Bible Elective

Completed courses from the Marketing Strategies Certificate program can be transferred to the A.A.S. in Business Administration or B.S. in Business Management.

Our Marketing Strategies Certificate is designed to open doors to a variety of career opportunities, whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your existing skills. Based on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, this certificate can help prepare you for roles such as:

  • Brand Marketing Associate
  • Digital Marketing Strategist
  • Market Data Analyst
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Campaign Manager
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • No grade of “D” may be applied to the certificate