Certificate Programs

Advance your career with powerful credentials and in-demand skills.

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With a 100% online option for many programs, advancing your career and skill set with a professional certificate has never been more attainable, even for working professionals. We want to help you reach new heights and impress top employers with a graduate or undergraduate certificate that can set you up for success. 

You’ll be more qualified than ever. 

Want to be a stronger leader? Learn new project management skills? Keep ahead of the technology curve? Advance your accounting skills? UVA offers a path to advanced knowledge in your professional area of interest that is both accessible and available from an institution with top faculty and a reputation for turning out some of the best minds in the professional world. 

Scholarships are available for the fall 2025 term! See details in the "Scholarship" section of the program page of your interest!

Programs Not Requiring an Undergraduate Degree
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Cloud Computing Certificate

Master in-demand cloud computing skills in a growing field and be fully prepared to succeed in AWS certifications.
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Information Technology Certificate

Learn the strategic value of IT to businesses while gaining exposure to the web application development process and other fundamentals like IT architecture, systems analysis and design, web design, database systems, and more.
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National Criminal Justice Command College

National Criminal Justice Command College offers a 10-week program for law enforcement leaders. It develops leadership and innovation skills to solve critical public safety challenges.
Programs Requiring an Undergraduate Degree
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Accounting Certificate

Gain a foundation in accounting, auditing, taxation, commercial law, and managerial finance, and be prepared to sit for the CPA exam.
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Human Resources Certificate

Gain essential training in transformational leadership, organizational performance management, staffing and career management, and more.
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National Criminal Justice Command College

National Criminal Justice Command College offers a 10-week program for law enforcement leaders. It develops leadership and innovation skills to solve critical public safety challenges.
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Open Learning and Noncredit Programs

Our noncredit classes and programs offer fast, skill-based learning at an affordable cost. Explore online and in-person opportunities to sharpen your skills and advance in your career with lower financial and time commitments.
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I felt more empowered by what I was learning. I started to understand my leadership style, the value I can bring to the table, and how I can continue to evolve as a leader.

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