{"id":2180,"date":"2026-07-30T13:34:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T17:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?p=2180"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:20:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T15:20:07","slug":"earn-career-focused-certificates-with-miami-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/2026\/07\/earn-career-focused-certificates-with-miami-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Earn Career-Focused Certificates with Miami Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\"><em>Part 3 of the Miami Online Short-Term Learning Series comparing Microcredentials, professional education, and certificates.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Miami Online offers Microcredentials, professional education, and certificates to boost your resume and career growth. What are these programs, and how do you choose which one is&nbsp;right for you in your career journey? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81b34f1280b600097297b0a0620fda72\">What are Microcredentials, Professional Education, and Certificates; how do they differ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">We\u2019ll define each of these categories broadly and explore the details of each type of program in our three-part series. <a href=\"#certificate\" style=\"font-size:20px\">This post shines the spotlight on certificate programs<\/a>. First, a quick review of Miami Online short-term programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d14a0b2578a27129861f1c43252f8902\">Microcredentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/microcredentials\/\" style=\"font-size:20px\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/microcredentials\/\">Microcredentials<\/a> are a collection of <strong>1 to 4<\/strong> (<strong>typically undergraduate<\/strong>) <strong>courses<\/strong> designed to certify specific industry skillsets.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Microcredentials earn college credit<\/strong> and can<strong> be applied toward a degree<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">The <strong>individual courses comprising Microcredential programs show up on your transcript,<\/strong> but the Microcredential program name will not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">You receive a <strong>digital badge<\/strong> as \u201cproof\u201d of your learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a51fc1b2c467cf887d8b7638166cfc05\">Professional Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/professional-education\/\" style=\"font-size:20px\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/online\/professional-education\/\">Professional Education<\/a> is <strong>one or more non-credit courses<\/strong> that <strong>any adult <\/strong>or enrolled student can take to expand their expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Professional Education courses <strong>will not appear on your college transcript,<\/strong> and you will receive a <strong>digital credential<\/strong> and\/or a <strong>certificate of completion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67b52efbe26785c20e045c159e9c69d9\">Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Oxford%2520Campus%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522oxford%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A4%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Regional%2520Campuses%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522regionals%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A9%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522West%2520Chester%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522west-chester%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A88%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A56%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Post-Baccalaureate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-post-baccalaureate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A66%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A65%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\" style=\"font-size:20px\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Oxford%2520Campus%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522oxford%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A4%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Regional%2520Campuses%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522regionals%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A9%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522West%2520Chester%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522west-chester%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A88%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A56%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Post-Baccalaureate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-post-baccalaureate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A66%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A65%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\">Certificates<\/a> are a <strong>collection of courses that earn credit <\/strong>and <strong>can apply toward a degree<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">The <strong>individual courses<\/strong>, as well as the <strong>name of your certificate, will appear on your Miami transcript<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9517e7371cefb0315e7252bede2312e7\">Compare Microcredentials, Professional Education, and Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Microcredentials<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Professional Education<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Certificates<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Timeframe<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 to 12 months<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hours to weeks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6 months to 2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>For Credit<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apply toward a degree<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong> (depends on the program)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Available Online<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Start<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Most available on demand any time<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fall, Spring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Digital Credential<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Per credit hour<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Varies: Free to $800 per program<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">May vary by program; per credit hour<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-anchor\" id=\"certificate\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53ac99a357313ab0507f4ac85ff66e03\">What Is a Certificate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Certificates are <strong>for-credit academic programs<\/strong> made up of <strong>9\u201320 credit hours<\/strong> of coursework. Students pursuing only a certificate are not eligible for financial aid or institutional funding (such as assistantships).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Each program is designed to provide <strong>in-depth knowledge in a specific area of study<\/strong>, helping you develop expertise that complements your degree or career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b62c3e09c54d06f29bc50e00bb092435\">Because they\u2019re for credit, certificates:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Appear on your <strong>official transcript.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Count toward your <strong>academic record.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">May be <strong>applied toward a degree<\/strong>, depending on your program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Miami University offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/?filters=%255B%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Online%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522online%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A47%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Hybrid%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522hybrid%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A82%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Oxford%2520Campus%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522oxford%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A4%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Regional%2520Campuses%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522regionals%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A9%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522West%2520Chester%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522west-chester%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522location%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A88%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Graduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-graduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A56%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Post-Baccalaureate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-post-baccalaureate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A66%257D%252C%257B%2522name%2522%253A%2522Certificate%2520%28Undergraduate%29%2522%252C%2522value%2522%253A%2522certificate-undergraduate%2522%252C%2522taxonomy%2522%253A%2522degree-type%2522%252C%2522term_id%2522%253A65%257D%255D&amp;search=&amp;pt=hupf-program\" style=\"font-size:20px\">variety of graduate- and undergraduate-level certificates<\/a>. Most are available online, but some are campus-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0171d18471ccc7258eec87c1e737f23\">Build expertise with these certificates and more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/deep-learning-and-generative-ai\/\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Deep Learning and Generative AI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/child-life-specialist-graduate-certificate\/\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Child Life Specialist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/programs.miamioh.edu\/programs\/business-operations\/\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Business Operations<\/a> (One of several business certificates that can stack toward your MBA.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/adult-learner-online-certificate-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"A woman working on her graduate online business certificate\" class=\"wp-image-2188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/adult-learner-online-certificate-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/adult-learner-online-certificate-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/adult-learner-online-certificate-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/adult-learner-online-certificate.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21ade971dead877484c2c4fab1bcca3f\">Flexible Options for Different Learners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Some certificates are designed for <strong>current degree-seeking students<\/strong>, while others are open to learners who are <strong>not pursuing a full degree<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54ea97f0ec21589be1dd11ff8eac18c3\">This flexibility allows you to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Add a specialization to your current studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Explore a new field without committing to a full program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Build credentials that align with your career goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/teachers-classroom-reading-certificate-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Teachers helping elementary students with reading and comprehension.\" class=\"wp-image-2190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/teachers-classroom-reading-certificate-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/teachers-classroom-reading-certificate-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/teachers-classroom-reading-certificate-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/teachers-classroom-reading-certificate.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Miami University offers several certificates for educators for specific licensures and certications.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d10a1ed557f9d81eb09b174a041186b\">Build Expertise That Sets You Apart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Certificates are especially valuable if you want to <strong>differentiate your resume<\/strong> with targeted knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">They can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:20px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Develop expertise in a <strong>niche or specialized area.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Complement your major with <strong>career-relevant skills.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Prepare for roles that require <strong>focused subject knowledge.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">For example, pairing a <strong>Healthcare Sales certificate<\/strong> with a business degree can position you for roles in the health insurance industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/manufacturing-certificate-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"A young man working on a manufacturing certificate.\" class=\"wp-image-2193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/manufacturing-certificate-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/manufacturing-certificate-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/manufacturing-certificate-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2026\/07\/manufacturing-certificate.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-miamired-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b94b4b0c2cd6771809b24c794a6e9e7\">Why Certificates Matter for Your Career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Employers are looking for candidates who bring both <strong>broad knowledge and specialized expertise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accentred-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8205982ef9de9456e9236c383c81a85e\">Certificates show that you\u2019ve gone a step further to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Build deeper understanding in a key area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Strengthen your academic experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:20px\">Align your education with specific career paths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Certificates are a practical way to <strong>add value to your education \u2014 and your future opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Have questions about certificate programs? 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Consider factors such as how much time and money you want to invest. 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