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Online Continuing Education and Graduate Certificate Programs
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Regardless of how far along you are on your career path, or if you recently switched to something new, Drexel University has online certificate programs available for over 70 specific areas of study.
We understand that the decision to continue your education can affect many aspects of your life. Our goal is to connect you with likeminded professionals and empower you with the tools you need to successfully reach your goals. If you’re just starting or continuing your education through one of our certificate programs, you'll also have access to a variety of online resources to help you make the most of every term.
Learn more about our online certificate programs
What are you waiting for? Now is the time to advance your career with a certificate from Drexel University. Take a look at our extensive program list to learn more:
Behavioral Health
Business
- Creativity Tools and Techniques for the Classroom and Workplace Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics Management
- Graduate Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Data Management for Business Analytics
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation
- Graduate Certificate in Financial Regulatory Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Development
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Management
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Strategy and Execution
- Graduate Certificate in New Venture Creation
- Graduate Certificate in Organizational Security
- Graduate Certificate in Organization and Talent Development
- Graduate Certificate in Predictive Business Analytics
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Certificate in Public Relations
- Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in Software Management
- Graduate Certificate in Uncovering Insights with Business Analytics
Clinical Research / Drug Discovery & Development
- Certificate of Study in Clinical Research
- Certificate in Drug Discovery and Development
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Molecular Basis of Cancer
- Quantitative Principles for Clinical Research Certificate
Communication
Criminal Justice
Education
- Certificate in Mathematics Learning and Teaching
- Collaborative Special Education Law and Process Certificate
- Creativity Tools and Techniques for the Classroom and Workplace Certificate
- Dyslexia Specialist Certificate - Wilson Reading System® Certification
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Teaching and Curriculum
- Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Graduate Certificate in Creativity and Innovation
- Graduate Certificate in Education Policy
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for e-Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Learning Analytics
- Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Organization and Talent Development
- Graduate Certificate in Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness
- Graduate Certificate in Sport Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Student Development and Affairs
- Graduate Certificate in U.S. Education Policy
- Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Special Education Leadership
- Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certificate - Middle Level Education
- Post-Bachelor's Teaching Certification - Secondary Education
- Post-Master’s Superintendent Certificate
- Reading Specialist Certification
- School Principal Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Teaching Certificate - TESL
- Undergraduate Certificate in Creativity and Innovation
Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
- Graduate Certificate in Hardware Systems Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Naval Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Peace Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in New Venture Creation
- Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship
Information Science/Systems
- Data Science Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Data Science
- Graduate Certificate in Big Data Analytics
- Graduate Certificate in Community-Based Librarianship
- Graduate Certificate in Computational Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Computational Data Science
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Foundations
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Theory & Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Computer Security & Privacy
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Data Science Foundations
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Informatics
- Graduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience Research & Design
- Graduate Certificate in Human-Computer Interaction & User Experience Theory & Frontiers
- Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
- Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Development
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Management
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Strategy and Execution
- Graduate Certificate in Machine Learning for Data Science
- Graduate Certificate in Organizational Security
- Graduate Certificate in Software Architecture
- Graduate Certificate in Software Management
- Graduate Certificate in Web Application Development
Legal Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Criminal Law
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Financial Regulatory Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in NCAA Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Regulatory Compliance
Medicine
- Certificate of Study in Clinical Research
- Certificate in Drug Discovery and Development
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Molecular Basis of Cancer
- Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate Hybrid Program
- Quantitative Principles for Clinical Research Certificate
Nursing & Health Professions
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
- Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Therapies
- Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
- Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding for Health Professionals
- Clinical Nurse Leader Post-Master's Certificate
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Individual Across the Lifespan) Post-Master's Certificate
- Family Nurse Practitioner (Individual Across the Lifespan) with Emergency Specialization Post-Master's Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Compliance
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
- Pediatric Primary Care/Acute Care Dual Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate
- Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Food Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Healthcare Simulation
- Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Leadership in Health Systems Management
- Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Nursing Education
- Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Quality, Safety, and Risk Management
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
- Women's Health/Gender Related Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate
Psychology
Public Health
- Certificate in Disability and Health Equity Policy
- Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Certificate in Global Health
- Certificate in Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
- Certificate in LGBT Health
- Certificate in Maternal and Child Health
- Certificate in Public Health
- Certificate in Urban Health
Sports
Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Computing Systems Security and Privacy
- Graduate Certificate in Creativity and Innovation
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and Information Privacy Compliance
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation
- Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Development
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology and Management
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Strategy and Execution
- Graduate Certificate in Organizational Security
What is an Online Certificate Program?
Online certificate programs are designed to help students further their education in a specific area of study over a short period of time. They can help fulfill the necessary prerequisites some universities require to earn a master’s or doctorate degree. Students who enroll in graduate or certificate programs have the potential to increase their annual salaries, receive a promotion, or simply stay informed and at the top of their field.
What are the different types of online certificates?
Drexel University offers online certificate programs in business, healthcare, technology, education, and more. Depending on your level of education, Drexel offers graduate certificate programs for those who have already have a bachelor’s or master’s degree and want additional training in a specific subject area, a career change, or a potential boost in salary.
How Long Does It Take to Earn an Online Certificate?
Students interested in earning their degree or graduate certificate online are typically trying to do so in a short amount of time. The average program consists of anywhere between 3 to 8 courses with a total of 9 to 24 quarter credits.
What is the Difference Between a Certificate and a Degree?
Online certificates and degree programs are both designed to enhance your knowledge of a particular field or subject. However, certificate programs typically cost less, take less time to complete, and cover a more specific topic.
