Open Learning and Noncredit Programs
Gain fluency, skills and experience in non-credit short courses
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Sharpen your skills. Advance in your career. Noncredit classes and programs delivered through the University of Virginia offer you the opportunity to boost your skills, gain experience and dive into current industry topics and at an affordable cost.
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Online Short Courses and Non-Credit Programs Developed by UVA
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Organizational Leadership Coaching Program
Advance your future as a coach with credentials, skills and experience.
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Certified Financial Planning Certificate
Gain a strong foundation in financial planning and prepare to obtain the CFP® Certification.
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Research Administration Program for Higher Education Professionals
The Research Administration Program is an online, 12-session program built for participants who want to move into research administration roles or who have recently begun a role in this field.
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SHRM Learning System and Exam Preparation
This course prepares students for the SHRM-Certified Professional or the SHRM-Senior Certified Professional certification exams to earn highly valued industry credentials.
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Leadership Excellence for Administrative Professionals Academy
The Leadership Excellence for Administrative Professionals (LEAP) Academy is an online, 12-session program built for individuals in administrative roles.
In-Person Short Courses Developed by UVA
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Higher Education Program for Executive Level Assistants
HEPELA is an on-Grounds, 12-session program built for University of Virginia participants that supports executive administrators in growing personally, navigating logistics, solving problems and delivering results.
Online Short Courses Developed by Ziplines Education Partner
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Project Management - Noncredit Program
Transform your skills in project management with expertise in the latest, in-demand tools, techniques and methodologies in this online, 10-week long short course. You'll gain practical training and technical certifications in Project Management you can apply on the job.
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Business Analytics
In our 10 week-long business analytics short course, you'll learn key analytics concepts and methodologies from industry experts, get hands-on practice (with expert feedback) and finish the program prepared to take the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam.
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Digital Marketing
Transform yourself into a digital marketer through this digital marketing short course with expertise in the most in-demand marketing domains. Delivered online, this 10-week on-demand program is taught by industry experts and supplemented with optional live/online instructor-led classes.
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Artificial Intelligence Prompting
Master the essentials of AI in just five weeks by completing real-world projects using one of the world’s top generative AI tools. You will learn key topics in artificial intelligence, from marketing strategy and content generation to data analysis and customizing prompt libraries. Along the way, you’ll get personalized feedback and career support from our expert instructors, mentors, and Learner Success Advocates.
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[The] courses have allowed me to not only learn transferrable skills and strategies for work, but it also enabled networking opportunities with other highly motivated assistants across all areas of the University.
Camille Lipnicky
Professional and Enrichment Programs
Learn more about how the School can develop custom programming to drive your organization forward, support retention, and facilitate employee advancement.