Learn the structure of the U.S. health care system, principles of financial management, staff & resource management, strategy & marketing, health care law & compliance requirements, quality improvement tools & methods, and health care information technology. Certificate holders are prepared for management jobs in hospitals & acute care settings; medical offices; ambulatory and long term care facilities; insurance companies; government and community-based agencies. Median salaries for established professionals are $93,000, with a range of $49,000 to $166,000.

A multi-disciplinary approach to Environmental Leadership encompassing principles of sustainability, economics and social dimensions of environmental policy, national and international regulation, business strategy for green businesses, environmental law & policy, with options for specialization in energy leadership & design or environmental education. Certificate holders may be qualified for jobs in green businesses, construction companies, community planning (local government, law offices, nonprofit organizations), marketing, recycling, or public interest law firms. Salaries will vary by field.

Become adept at web construction with adobe software, including adobe dream weaver. Learn the fundamentals of web technology and service-oriented architecture. Become a web developer, webmaster, or web designer. Salaries average $75,000, with most salaries between $57,000 to $97,000.

Learn basics of project management, risk analysis, quality control and team leadership. Program suitable for professionals in government services, banking, engineering, construction, health care, information technology and other industries. As part of the certificate program, you will develop a portfolio of work to show potential employers. Salaries depend upon field of work.

Learn basics of talent acquisition, design & administration of compensation & benefits programs, and legal requirements affecting HR management. Graduates work in mid-size and large companies. HR Assistant positions pay a median salary of $41,000, with a range of $27,000 to $58,000.  HR Manager positions pay a median salary of $108,000, with a range of $55,000 to $160,000.

Learn marketing principles & practices, brand management, integrated communications, consumer market research, writing for advertising, and how to develop a strategic marketing plan. Develop analytical, critical, and creative thinking skills. Prepare for a position as a market research analyst, sales representative, sales manager, or marketing manager. Salaries average $110,000 for marketing managers, $96,000 for sales managers, and $51,000 for sales representatives.

This program provides students with the skills & knowledge to effectively plan and manage IT departments (infrastructure, budget, outsourcing, vendors, and staff and skill management) and to successfully communicate with technical staff, business customers, vendors and different levels of management. Graduates may work as database administrators, programmer analysts, or information systems managers. Salaries average $113,700 for IT Managers, $71,500 for database administrators, and $77,000 for computer systems analysts.

Learn fundraising strategies ranging from event planning to grant writing, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving and capital campaigns. Additional skills covered include public relations, donor management, board relations and public speaking. Internships can be arranged for credit at nonprofit organizations. Certificate holders are qualified for fundraising and management positions at nonprofit organizations, where typical salaries depend upon the size of the organization and may range from $40,000 to $120,000.

This certificate prepares you to take the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam. Learn how to develop a financial plan suited to an individual, couple or family’s means and needs, including management of retirement plans, investments, insurance, tax planning and estate planning. Certificate holders are especially valued after they pass the CFP exam, and if they have prior work experience in some area of personal or financial services (insurance, law, banking, trust companies). Employers range from small offices with a few high-net-worth clients to large investment firms. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for personal financial planners is expected to be among the fastest growing occupations, expected to grow 30% through 2018. Salaries for Personal Financial Advisors average $69,000, with a range of $46,000 to $120,000.

Learn how to counsel college-bound students, how to use the internet efficiently in a counseling practice, the details of the college admissions process, financial aid fundamentals, testing & career assessment, and how to deal with special issues in counseling. Certificate holders are qualified to work at nonprofit organizations or in private practice. Typical salaries at nonprofit organizations are $40-50,000 and typical fees for clients in private practice are $2,000+ per client (which could provide annual salary range of $50,000 to $80,000 for counseling 25-40 students).