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How Can an Online Graduate Certificate Program Help My Career?

Considering an online graduate certificate program? You’re not alone.

More and more professionals are exploring online certificate programs—and with good reason. Graduate certificates don’t just boost your resume; they boost your bottom line. According to The Washington Post, those who earn graduate certificates—including online graduate certificates—can earn up to 25% more than those without them.1

First things first: What is a graduate certificate?

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Designed for working professionals who hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree, a graduate certificate is a set of courses—typically between three and five—in a career-specific field of study. Some online graduate certificate programs can be completed in as little as six months.

What are the benefits of an online graduate certificate?

Online graduate certificate programs offer many benefits. They can be a great way to advance your current career, refresh skills, or explore a new professional career. With courses available day or night, online graduate certificate programs offer the convenience and flexibility working professionals need. You’ll work at your own pace, in your own space.

How are online certificate courses different from those of a traditional graduate degree?

Online certificate courses are streamlined to provide in-demand skills you can use immediately. Online certificate programs allow you to explore a new professional path, refresh your skills, or gain more credibility within your organization in a shorter amount of time than a degree program.

Are online graduate certificate programs affordable?

Since online certificate programs require just a few classes, they cost significantly less than traditional graduate degree programs. 

Can I choose an online certificate program unrelated to what I studied for my bachelor’s and/or master’s degree?

Yes. For many professionals, that’s one of the major draws of an online graduate certificate. You can branch out into new, exciting fields of study, regardless of what degree or degrees you already hold.

Ready to give your career a boost with an online certificate programs?

With undergraduate, graduate, post-master’s, and post-doctoral online certificate programs in ten different fields, Walden University offers certificate programs designed to take careers to the next level.

Walden University is an accredited institution offering online certificate programs. Explore how Walden can help you get the advanced skills using a convenient, flexible learning platform that fits your busy life.

1Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/the-education-issue-post-baccalaureate-certificate-an-alternative-to-a-masters-degree/2012/02/02/gIQA6ZPvHR_story.html?noredirect=on

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.

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