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What is a certificate program?

A certificate program is a sequence of classes that provides you with core competencies in a specific area. With careful planning, the credits can usually be applied toward an associate or baccalaureate degree. Because certificate programs usually require only between 9 and 25 credits for completion, you are able to earn this Penn State credential in a relatively short time. Certificates are available in just about every field, including business, human development and family services, education, information technology, and healthcare---just to name a few.

What advantages are associated with certificate programs?

Certificate programs are ideal for people who want to set smaller, more immediate goals and work up to meeting larger ones. In fact, a credit certificate program can be the gateway to a college degree. You start by completing the credit courses and earning the certificate, and you apply those courses toward a degree now or in the future.

There are dozens of other advantages, too.

Perhaps you have a college degree. Certificate programs offer advantages for people like you, too. You can gain knowledge in a new subject area, stay current with developments in your field, acquire new skills or learn the latest technology.

Employers today are demanding more education from their employees than ever before. A certificate in a specialized area represents knowledge, accomplishments and competencies. What better way is there to position yourself for advancement in your career or to prepare for a new one?

Make a certificate program your starting point.

All of the programs are designed as flexible, convenient opportunities for self-enhancement, higher education, and professional development.

 

Credit Certificates (offered at the Wilkes-Barre campus)

 

Credit Certificates in the Workplace

 

Graduate Credit Certificates (offered at the Northern Tier)

 

Non-Credit Certificates