Expand Your Knowledge With Our Certificate Programs
Discover Your Specialization With Our Certificates
Explore professional development and personal academic interests or enhance your resume with the certificates available at Grand Canyon University. We offer a wide selection of certificate programs that teach advanced knowledge and skills in key areas that may be relevant to your career or interests. Choose from certificates in leadership, biblical languages, teaching, psychology and many other areas. Find the industry certificate that is right for your educational path.
Access Specialized Learning Online
Earning a certificate can be the beginning of your postsecondary academic endeavors 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 teaching you the necessary foundation of knowledge in a specialized area that interests you. These programs consist of many of the same courses as those offered in their related bachelor’s and master’s level degree programs but with a more focused approach.
Online Flexibility
Benefit from flexible certificate courses that allow you to work through the curriculum from almost anywhere. As an online student, you’ll have ample opportunities to engage with a diverse group of peers from around the world, whose perspectives may enrich your educational journey.
Offerings
Each certificate offers quality instruction tailored to your specific area of interest. Choose from certificates related to business and leadership, psychology and counseling and many other fields. Explore our comprehensive list of certificate programs available online.
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University Accreditation
GCU is an institutionally accredited university that prioritizes academic quality across all our colleges and programs. In addition, the Higher Learning Commission has continually accredited GCU since 1968. GCU is committed to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.
Certificate Program Benefits
The following benefits may appeal to you as you explore certificate options to help enhance your experience and potentially add extra value to your professional credentials and career prospects.
Whether you're starting your academic journey with an undergraduate certificate or advancing your expertise with a graduate certificate, you'll receive targeted education and in-depth insight into your field.
Certificate programs at GCU take less time to complete than a full bachelor’s or master’s program due to the fewer number of courses. This may allow you to reach your objectives more quickly.
Earning your certificate makes it easy to transfer credits. Because these certificates include some of the same core courses in the related degree program, these credits can be easily transferred to your future degree at GCU.
Frequently Asked Questions
GCU has compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers to help you decide if pursuing a specialized training program is right for you. Browse our common questions to help you make an informed decision for your future.
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Navigate specialized curriculum in your area of interest with GCU’s online certificate courses to help support your career growth.
- If seeking licensure or certification, applicants to the program are responsible for contacting their appropriate state board for licensure requirements and program approval.