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Non-Degree Programs

Our certificate programs offer focused study in a specific area to help advance your career. If you’re looking for a professional development opportunity that can be completed in less than a year, a certificate program may be right for you.

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Business Administration

Our Business Administration certificate programs provide targeted skill development in a shorter timeframe than a traditional undergraduate degree. No matter the certificate, students will enhance their professional expertise, allowing them to deliver high-quality work.

3 Course Programs
Certificates available in Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Strategy
Check with our team at UoPeople to learn how you can apply your online certificate to your degree down the road

Computer Science

Our Computer Science certificate programs help students gain an advanced skillset in a shorter timeframe than a traditional undergraduate degree. Students will learn the latest in specific areas of computing, helping them thrive in the evolving field of technology.

7 - 8 Course Programs
Certificates available in Data Science and Network and Application Security
Check with our team at UoPeople to learn how you can apply your online certificate to your degree down the road
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Health Science

Our Health Science certificate programs help students to deepen their professional knowledge in a shorter timeframe than a traditional undergraduate degree. Students will enhance their skills, allowing them to deliver high-quality work and putting them in control of their career.

4 Course Programs
Certificates available in Public Health and Health Management, Human Biology, Epidemiology and Behavioral Health
Check with our team at UoPeople to learn how you can apply your online certificate to your degree down the road

English as a Second Language

Our English as a Second Language program will help students learn both written and spoken English. This  ability will open up new personal and professional opportunities.

8 Levels of Proficiency
This program is personalized based on your individual English skill level. Students will be placed in the best level to help them succeed.
Check with our team at UoPeople to learn how completing ESL satisfies our English Proficiency requirement so you can continue your education with a degree.
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Common Questions Students Are Asking Us

Questions regarding our academic programs offered at UoPeople

Absolutely! UoPeople has students from over 200 countries and territories.

University of the People is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. 

Absolutely! Classes at UoPeople are small and highly qualified instructors are available to answer students’ questions and offer support. Additionally, each student is connected with a personal Program Advisor at the commencement of their studies, who remains with them until graduation. Program Advisors act as the students’ personal support system throughout their studies. The Program Advisor will answer any questions the student may have, offer academic advice, discuss course selection, and offer encouragement throughout the student’s studies.

Asynchronous learning allows you to learn on your own schedule. You will have access via the UoPeople Online Campus to assignments, lectures, and other learning materials. There are no live lectures or set class times at UoPeople.  

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