If you already hold a bachelor's degree, you can build the industry-specific knowledge and skills you need for an accounting career with this accelerated certificate program.

The accounting information systems certificate provides fast-paced, career-focused coursework to the experienced accountant who wants to update his or her skills for the Information Age.

This controllership certificate program can help you build industry-specific skills for a career as a controller.

Already have a bachelor's degree? Strayer's accounting certificate in taxation can help you build the specialized skills you need to move into the complex world of tax accounting.

This executive certificate program is intended for middle and senior managers, technical specialists, and other experienced professionals seeking new or better jobs.

Build the advanced knowledge and skills you need for an upper-level HR career with Strayer's executive graduate certificate in human resource management.

If you already hold a bachelor's degree in a related field, consider boosting your career potential with Strayer University's executive graduate certificate in business administration/management.

If you're a working professional with a bachelor's degree, consider honing your marketing skills with Strayer University's executive graduate certificate in marketing.

The executive graduate certificate in networking can apply a much-needed career boost--and transfer to one of Strayer's related Master of Science programs if you want more education in the future.

The IS graduate certificate in software engineering is intended for experienced IT professionals who seek to specialize in this fast-growing field.

Enjoy Strayer University's distinctive blend of theoretical learning and hands-on experience with this introductory undergraduate certificate in accounting.

Strayer's Undergraduate Certificate in Introductory Accounting covers the fundamentals of the field, for students looking for a new or better career path.

Emphasizing professional skills, this certificate is a convenient and productive way for working adults to remain current or develop new competencies in acquisition and contract management.

The e-business certificate covers new concepts, industry trends and proven techniques for this cutting-edge business sector.

Ready to move into management? Strayer's undergraduate certificate program is designed for working professionals who are ready to take their business careers to the next level.

If you're looking for some entrepreneurship training but aren't ready to commit to a degree program, consider Strayer's intensive undergraduate certificate program in small business management.

With the IT sector changing faster than ever, continuing education is vital for industry professionals. Strayer's undergraduate IS certificate in computer security can help you stay on top of your game.

It is essential for today's database developers to continually improve their productivity and familiarity with new technologies. Strayer's undergraduate database developer certificate can keep you up-to-date.

Strayer University's Undergraduate Certificate in database management ensures that students remain up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technologies.

This six-course undergraduate certificate combines broad information systems training with industry-relevant coursework in homeland security.

Make sure you stay relevant in your field with Strayer University's undergraduate IS certificate in internetworking technology.

Build new and enhanced IT networking skills in this accelerated, career-focused undergraduate certificate program.

Prepare for tomorrow's technology challenges with Strayer University's undergraduate Information Systems certificate in programming.

The six information systems courses in this undergraduate certificate program combine generalized IS knowledge with specialized security administration training.

Keep yourself and your company competitive in today's global marketplace with Strayer University's undergraduate certificate in Web development.

Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Post University?s Online Graduate Certificate in Finance is designed to meet the needs of professionals who work in a corporate setting, those currently in the finance industry and those wishing to get into the finance industry. Our program blends theory and application to help students understand and shape the current and rapidly changing financial environment. We seek individuals who have diverse needs and backgrounds to foster a rich exchange of views and ideas. Courses include Advanced Financial Statement Analysis, Investment and Portfolio Management, Managing Financial Institutions, and Public Finance Policy and Application.

This program is ideal for professionals who:

Want to understand the intricacies of financial organizations, tools and
constructs.
Desire to add to their current financial knowledge or gain a foundation for understanding the finance function from a practical and personal
perspective.
Wish to understand the different types of financial institutions and applications of theory for portfolio management, investment management, public financial management and financial statement analysis. Can understand theory but want to apply this to application and practice. Need to acquire skills in analyzing companies and investments. Want to acquire the knowledge and credits necessary to meet the additional credits required to sit for the CPA exam in some states. Want to extend their MBA with broader a knowledge base in the finance area.

State Licensure and AccreditationPost University is licensed by the State of Connecticut through the Department of Higher Education (DHE). The purpose of licensure by the State of Connecticut is to ensure that any new institutions, and its academic programs (traditional classroom and online), comply with the quality standards required to begin operations in the state. The regulations and standards used by DHE can be found at: http://www.ctdhe.org/Regs/RegsAcad.htm In addition to licensure, the State of Connecticut also ensures through its accreditation process that Post University continues to meet the quality standards established by the state. Post University?s accreditation by the State of Connecticut carries with it authorization to award specified degrees. Regional AccreditationPost University is also accredited by The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This is the regional accreditation agency for over 200 colleges and universities in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Commission is one of six organizations recognized by the US Department of Education and by the Council on Higher Education as being reliable authorities on the quality of institutions of higher education. This recognition provides for the transferability of credits by assuring standards of quality. The focus of accreditation through NEASC is quality assurance and quality improvement. Post University has been accredited by NEASC since 1972. More information about NEASC and its accreditation standards can be found at: http://www.neasc.org/cihe/standards_for_accreditation_2005.pdf

The Executive Business Management Certificate provides business professionals with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of business theory as well as develop professional business skills within a specific area of interest. The following specialization tracks are designed to encourage specific business skill development: corporate finance, general management, international business, and marketing.

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). If you have questions about our accreditation, call 954.515.3296. The HLC website is located at www.ncahlc.org.

The Executive Certificate in Business Administration is an intensive, 24-week program that covers the core dimensions of a traditional MBA program. Through these courses, students will acquire a strong, applied knowledge base of business economics, accounting, finance, marketing, and management.

The online Executive Certificate in Business Administration program features three eight-week courses presented by the same professors who teach at Notre Dames top-ranked Mendoza College of Business. The comprehensive professional development program uses a step-by-step approach, as each course builds on the last taking students through the most critical subjects taught in the MBA.

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Gain a foundation of strategic knowledge and practical skills to enhance your career while earning valuable graduate level credits when you complete a graduate certificate program online from University of the Rockies. Pursue your graduate certificate in Business Psychology if you have earned a Bachelor?s or Master?s degree and are interested in working as an internal or external organizational consultant. In this 15-credit program you will focus on the application of organizational psychology principles and theories in managing teams and organizations, with an emphasis on nurturing diversity, teamwork, and ethical behavior.

Gain a foundation of strategic knowledge and practical skills to enhance your career while earning valuable graduate level credits when you complete a graduate certificate program online from University of the Rockies. Pursue your graduate certificate in Criminology and Justice Studies to study our nation's legal system and the origins of law. Apply the principles of psychology to analyze and assess complex law enforcement strategies. If you currently teach at the community college or secondary school level, this 15-credit certificate may allow you to add psychology to your teaching repertoire.

Gain a foundation of strategic knowledge and practical skills to enhance your career while earning valuable graduate level credits when you complete a graduate certificate program online from University of the Rockies. Pursue your graduate certificate in General Psychology for a broad-based background in the foundations of psychology or to explore the potential for more advanced and applied graduate preparation in psychology. If you currently teach at the community college or secondary school level, this 15-credit certificate may allow you to add psychology to your teaching repertoire.

Gain a foundation of strategic knowledge and practical skills to enhance your career while earning valuable graduate level credits when you complete a graduate certificate program online from University of the Rockies. Pursue your graduate certificate in Organizational Leadership as an ideal complement to professional expertise in fields ranging from accounting and finance, to operations, marketing, and program/product management. Military leaders can also benefit from this 15-credit certificate program to apply their considerable leadership training in the not-for-profit, civilian, governmental, or private sectors.

The school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA)

Completion of the Advanced Master Certificate in Lean Six Sigma track will demonstrate a professional?s expertise, command and mastery of Lean Six Sigma principles and techniques. This individual will also be able to show a mastery of other skills such as leadership, presentation skills and other business abilities needed to have a leadership role within anorganization.
As part of the new program, Villanova will now be offering the world?s only online Lean Master Black Belt certification. Students will earn a ?Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt? certification (CLMBB) from Villanova upon successful completion of the entire advanced master certificate track. Once the program is completed, a joint ?Advanced Master Certificate/Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification? will be awarded to recognize their achievement. The Lean Master Black Belt
certification will emphasize the following:
? A mastery of advanced Lean Six Sigma techniques ? A strong demonstration of additional academic achievement ? Development of additional management, leadership and business skills to enhance and Master Black Belt?s abilities and standing within an organization. This is a critical element as Master Black Belts must constantly show/demonstrate many diverse skills in influencing company-wide decisions.

This will be the only course of its type offered online in the world! This 12-week class focuses on critical topics necessary for a Master Black Belt to be successful within an organization. These topics cover a broad range of elements that a Master Black Belt needs to know, such as: advanced Lean Six Sigma statistical concepts, leadership, mentoring and coaching techniques (see page 7 for a complete course lecture listing). This course does not repeat information in the other Villanova Six Sigma courses, but builds on information found in the Black Belt and Lean courses to expand in much further detail.

Earning a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management demonstrates a commitment to your profession and proves to corporate managers that you've become an expert in your field. Look behind many of today's true global leaders and you'll often find this impressive credential. Villanova University is widely recognized as the expert in project management, with more than 25,000 enrollments that include thousands of professionals from Fortune 500 companies.

Villanova University is widely recognized as the expert in the project management field, with more than 25,000 enrollments that include thousands of professionals from Fortune 500 companies. Earning a Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management demonstrates a commitment to your profession and proves to corporate managers that you've become an expert in your field. Look behind many of today's true global leaders and you'll often find a Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management from Villanova University Online.

Earn a Master Certificate in Business Analysis by completing both Business Analysis courses and choose from Project Management for IS/IT Professionals, Essentials of IS Security, Maximizing Team Effectiveness for IS/IT Project Management, or Essentials of Software Testing. Villanova's online Business Analysis certificate program helps professionals like you determine business requirements that drive IT-related projects. Ideal for anyone involved in analyzing and solving business problems, this master certificate helps you identify, analyze and design processes to improve the overall flow of information within your company.

From requisitioning through contract closeout, learn the skills needed to advance your career by earning your Master Certificate in Commercial Contract Management. This prestigious credential not only demonstrates your commitment to continuing education, but it prepares you to obtain these industry certifications: Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) - Validates your understanding of the practice of contract management in the commercial environment. Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) - Demonstrates that you understand all facets of contract management in both the commercial and government arenas

Learn to perform tasks necessary to track and report on the expenditure of taxpayers' money by earning your Master Certificate in Government Contract Management. This prestigious credential not only demonstrates your commitment to continuing education, but it prepares you to obtain these industry certifications: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) - Demonstrates that you understand the government regulatory environment and are capable of executing its tenets. Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) - Validates your understanding all facets of contract management in both the commercial and government arenas

Villanova?s new Master Certificate in Information Security Management ? Government will prepare you to meet the rigorous qualifications of leading federal government agencies, including the DoD, the National Security Agency (NSA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and others. Learn how to protect information and information systems, address specific security issues, and implement all skill areas contained in the latest CompTIA Security+? (2008 Edition), CISSP? and SSCP? bodies of knowledge ? all of which satisfy DoD Directive 8570.1.

Get the qualifications and the confidence to lead any IS security team by earning your Master Certificate in Information Security Management. Through Villanova University's unique online curriculum, you'll learn to lead in the warfare against everything from outright threats to the most complex cryptographic attacks. You'll also expand your expertise in both the theoretical and the applied aspects of information systems security.

You know that hackers and cyber-terrorists have pushed corporations to new levels of alert, creating the need for heightened security measures to protect both infrastructure and data. Now you can get up-to-the-minute skills to combat threats, prevent attacks and remedy unanticipated casualties by earning your Master Certificate in IS Security - 100% online! You'll learn proven techniques for assessing risks and safeguarding corporate data, plus you'll earn a prestigious credential from one of the nation's top universities

Combining the valuable techniques of Six Sigma into one comprehensive program, the Master Certificate in Six Sigma can help you produce extraordinary results for your organization. Through courses including Six Sigma Green Belt,?Lean Six Sigma?and Six Sigma Black Belt, managers and professionals like you learn to improve processes that deliver results, while gaining valuable skills and credentials that can be applied immediately on the job.

This master certificate program is ideal for professionals in financial institutions who want to enhance risk management, investment income and overall efficiencies using proven Six Sigma methodologies. You'll learn how financial organizations like Bank of America use Six Sigma to improve their operations areas, which have traditionally been considered the best candidates for Six Sigma implementation. Discover how Six Sigma and Lean strategies fit into a larger management system and how to apply techniques to solve and prevent critical process issues.

Through specific healthcare examples and case studies, this program teaches you how the unique problems in the healthcare industry can be solved using Six Sigma techniques. This proven methodology eliminates non value-added steps and reduces defects and variation, resulting in more efficient processes, better patient care and a stronger bottom line. Professionals discover how Six Sigma and Lean strategies fit into a larger management system and how to apply techniques to solve and prevent critical healthcare process issues.

With information technology impacting all industries, this master certificate program is a great choice for technology professionals who want to maximize their corporate value by implementing Six Sigma strategies that measure attributes like network speed, network reliability and relevant business processes. Discover how Six Sigma has evolved from an improvement framework for the manufacturing sector to one that can be applied across all levels of an enterprise, including software and systems development.

Software bugs are so prevalent and detrimental that they cost the U.S. economy an estimated $59.5 billion annually. The Master Certificate in Software Testing program helps IT professionals, or those who want to transition into the software testing part of the IT field, become highly productive and effective testing professionals, managers and leaders.

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