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Diploma, Certificate, Course or Micro-Credential

What’s the Difference?

 

Continuing your education can help you navigate and thrive in a changing professional landscape and achieve your career goals quickly and efficiently. 

Where do you start? 

Here’s what you need to know about our resume-enhancing programs. Discover the best program option for your interests, your career goals and your life.

 


 

Diploma

Career-focused full-time credit program. In-depth preparation for a new career or career advancement.

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Diplomas usually consist of 10 courses and a four-month work placement

Earn a University Diploma accreditation

  • Acquire a well-rounded education with the opportunity to advance or specialize in a particular field
  • Earn a university credential to provide you with more options and a higher earning potential
  • Gain valuable experience through the practicum

Explore our Diplomas

 

Professional Certificate

Deep dive into an in-demand skill

You can complete a certificate in 18 - 36 months

Professional Certificates usually consist of 4 or more courses

Professional Certificate of Completion

  • Designed for working professionals to acquire expertise and is not nearly as demanding as a degree program

  • Opportunity to make valuable connections with your instructors and classmates, who are professionals in the industry

Explore our Professional Certificates

 

Accelerated Certificate

Fast-track programs focus on skills employers want in a format that takes less time to complete.

You can complete a certificate in 6 - 12 months

Accelerated Certificates usually consist of 3 courses

Certificate of Completion

  • Drill down and develop in-demand skills in a specialized area
  • Earn a respected credential in less time than a Professional Certificate

Explore our Accelerated Certificates

 

Course

Foundation in a topic and step toward further study 

Courses are usually more than 30 hours in length. Most are 12 weeks and require 3 - 6 hours per week of work.

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  • Learn a specific skill for your job without a significant time commitment.
  • The flexibility of taking one course or stacking multiple courses toward an accelerated or professional certificate

Explore our Courses

 

Micro-Credential

In-demand skill-based learning developed with industry partners.  

Micro-Credentials are less than 30 hours in length. Most are 4 weeks and require around two hours per week of work.

Western Digital Badge

  • Learn the latest strategies and techniques
  • Earn a respected digital credential in less time than a full certificate

Explore our Micro-Credentials

 

 

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