WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) certificate programs are designed for students who want to reskill or upskill without committing to a full degree program. These programs provide college credit and practical skills that can quickly enhance career prospects and can be applied towards a degree in the future. By aligning certificate programs with the demands of the regional workforce, students acquire skills that are relevant and valuable in today’s job market.
Undergraduate Certificates
Credit-bearing certificate programs are designed to prepare students with the skills needed to enter high-demand fields or advance in their current position.
Graduate Certificates
Advanced certificate programs offer graduate-level study in a particular field of interest. Students deepen knowledge in their current field or upskill to switch fields.
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
The Certificate in Business provides the information, skills and resources needed to function effectively in a business setting.
The Certificate in Business Writing focuses on the writing skills that are necessary to develop communications materials for an organization.
The Certificate in Clinical Research Management is designed primarily for individuals with clinical research responsibilities who want the formal course work to complement their skills and experience in the field.
The creative writing courses at the School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) are open to all students with writing skills comparable to those typically learned in English Composition 111 and 203.
The Certificate in Data Analytics focuses on data preparation, data analysis, applied statistics, and data visualization.
Forensic psychology examines the intersection of human behavior and criminal justice, and it applies theories and skills from psychology to the legal system, including areas such as law enforcement, corrections, victim services, and the treatment of offenders.
Geographic information systems (GIS) display and manage all types of data over time, usually in the form of maps, charts and reports that help with the analysis of patterns and trends.
The Healthcare Transitions Certificate focuses on science and math skills that are necessary to transition to a healthcare-focused career.
The Certificate in Leadership and Organizational Development focuses on teaching students to develop and apply effective, adaptive, and inclusive leadership skills for successful organizational development.
Students will be introduced to key marketing concepts and competencies, including competitive analysis, market research, communications strategy, product marketing, branding, editing and social media marketing.
The Certificate in Project Management emphasizes essential skills needed to successfully research, plan, develop and complete a project in an organizational context.
Somatic practices promote integrated personal development by training students in processes for mindful, embodied living; they complement disciplines of inquiry and knowledge related to the human body and mind.
The Certificate in Strategic Communication provides essential skills for designing, implementing and managing business communications programs for a range of corporate, agency and nonprofit organizations.
The Certificate in Sustainability provides an interdisciplinary foundation for understanding and addressing today’s most pressing and complex social, environmental, and economic challenges.
Advanced Certificate Programs
The Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research Management is designed primarily for experienced professionals who already hold an advanced degree in a related health care field or in business, and who need a targeted cluster of courses in clinical research management for career enhancement.
The Advanced Certificate in Human Resources Management provides a range of courses in the major responsibilities and challenges of human resources to prepare students to work effectively in the field.
The Advanced Certificate in International Affairs provides a foundation of courses for students who want to understand and analyze the complex questions, risks and opportunities associated with living and working in a rapidly changing global environment.
The Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management is intended for practicing managers and leaders in a broad range of human service, cultural, educational, religious and community organizations, and for those who wish to prepare for professional advancement.
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