A graduate certificate is a stand-alone credential that typically consists of 12-15 credit hours of graduate coursework.
The graduate certificate or post-master’s graduate certificate can provide individuals with specialized training in a particular academic and/or occupational area, as well as augment professional skills to help advance their careers. Credit hours earned in a certificate program may be applied to a master’s or doctoral program pursued either in conjunction with or after the certificate has been awarded.
Benefits
- In many cases you can earn credit toward a master's degree
- Graduate certificates are a great way to test the waters of graduate education
- Most are designed to compliment a professional's skill set
- You can finish in 1-3 years (depending on the program)
Learn more about online graduate certificate programs