Certificate Programs at GCU
We offer a wide selection of certificate programs that allow you to advance in areas relevant to your career or interests. Explore our online certificate program offerings and find the one that is right for your educational path.
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Earning a certificate can be the beginning or the next step in your career path. Undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs are designed to be completed in less time than their full degree counterparts, while still giving the necessary foundation of knowledge on the area of study that interests you. The core courses included are the same as those offered in their related bachelor’s and master’s level degrees. Students take the same curriculum but with a more focused approach for your desired certificate.
Completing a GCU certificate program can provide many benefits, such as:
FAQs About Certificate Programs
Certificate programs offer specialized education and training in a specific job or line of work. Relative to bachelor’s or master’s degrees, online certificate programs are typically short term and lower in cost.
Certificates are worth considering if you want to learn new skills to move ahead in your career, gain knowledge in a new field, or meet certain licensing requirements. Certificate programs are not designed to replace a degree, but they allow students to make smaller commitments of time and money while gaining specific skills for their career goals.
Certificate programs can usually be completed within a few months to two years, depending on your field. Many online certificate programs have flexible schedules to allow professionals to balance school and work commitments.
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