NU’s 100% Online and Self-Paced Certificate Programs
Online Certificate Programs
Earn Credits Toward a College Degree or Meet Continuing Education Requirements
Whether you’re looking to develop personally or professionally, Professional and Continuing Education helps you hone your skills. These innovative and relevant self-paced programs can help propel you to meet your goals.
What Is Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)?
PACE supports your career development. By providing relevant training, skills, and professional development, PACE will help you achieve your personal and professional goals. National University offers a range of personal, professional, and academic learning opportunities that increase your value and help you remain professionally relevant.
Explore Our Online Certificate Programs:
Teacher Continuing Education
- Professional Certificate in Instructional Design
- Certificate in Online Teaching (COT) Program
- Certificate in Online Curriculum Development
- Teacher Professional Development
- AI in the Classroom Certificate
- Advanced Special Education
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Program
- English Language Learning: Basic English Certificate
- English Language Learning Certificate: Communication for the Workplace
Law Enforcement
- Building Our Team Through Community Policing
- Caring for the Caretakers: Organizational Wellness for Law Enforcement
Marketing
Project Management
Information Technology (IT)
- Cybersecurity Certificate
- Google Data Analytics
- Google Cybersecurity
- Google AI Essentials Specialization
- AI Essentials Professional Certificate
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Python for Data Science Professional Certificate
Psychology and Mental Health
- Professional Certificate in Medical Coding
- Peer Support Specialist
- Families in Trauma
- Understand Key Issues in Behavioral Health
- Mental Health Technician Certificate Training
- Nutritional Psychology Certificate
- Exploring Legal, Ethical and Professional Aspects of Clinical Practice
- Sport Psychology for Coaches, Parents, and Caregivers
Construction and Trades
Business and Leadership
- Self-Leadership
- Certificate in Leadership
- Certificate in Management Skills
- Certificate in Non-Profit Management
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep and Exam
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Prep and Exam
- Sales Management
- Sales Fundamentals
- Certificate in Business Communications
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- Certificate in Leadership for Women in Business
- Inclusive Leadership
- Project Management Team Leadership
- Professional Certificate in Grant Writing
Human Resources
- Certificate in Human Resources Management
- HR Professional Development Courses
- Certificate in Managing Change and Resolving Conflict
Continuing Education Credits
When you earn certificates and courses, you can also earn course credits toward National University degree programs. Everyone’s educational journey is different. NU supports students to work at their own pace with convenient access to easy-to-enroll certificates and programs.
Achieve New Personal Heights Through PACE
Professional and Continuing Education offers a variety of industry and career-relevant programs to facilitate professional development, including:
- Online Career Training Courses
- Continuing Education Courses
- Certificate Programs
- Professional Development Courses
Online Certificate Programs Frequently Asked Questions
Workforce Education Solutions (WES) Professional and Continuing Education is committed to providing personal and professional enrichment opportunities. We offer innovative and cost-effective programs and resources to a diverse community in an evolving global environment.
Our offerings are designed to fit into your schedule. We support learning environments in the classroom, online, and on-site training. Whether you are looking to update your skills, prepare for the job market, or learn more about a subject you enjoy, our courses fit into your life.
Earning a certificate lets you learn relevant skills to stay on top of professional trends. Learning tangible, workforce ready skills can earn you industry recognition, and boost your earning potential.
- Prepare for qualifying industry exams
- Gain an edge over your peers
- Prove mastery in a subject area
- Learn from subject matter experts working in the field
Other advantages to earning a certificate are our flexibility and short time commitment. A certificate allows you to pursue your passion, explore new career fields, and personally enrich yourself at your own pace.
For employers: Championing certificates helps organizations by improving employee performance, loyalty, and retention. Your staff will stay current with the latest trends and stand out as industry leaders. Your company will meet the ever-changing business needs and attract a highly skilled and engaged workforce.
The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a uniform measure of non-academic credit in a continuing education learning experience. One CEU is awarded for every 10 contact hours of participation. Employers and others who routinely examine and evaluate individual accomplishments generally accept this unit of measurement. CEU’s do not necessarily transfer into semester credit hours. Each employer may evaluate National University’s CEU’s differently. We advise our students to contact their employer or school district to verify how our CEU courses will be accounted for (prior to enrolling in classes).
No. National University students can take Professional and Continuing Education courses; but this is not a requirement for admission.
Start by creating an account or signing into your account through our Professional and Continuing Education portal. Next, select a course through our online catalog. Add the course to your online cart. Pay for your course.
Yes. A Professional and Continuing Education application is required in order to take classes through Professional and Continuing Education, even for current National University students.
Yes. Social Security Number and date of birth are required fields in the application. In order to issue a unique Student ID number, this information is required. This Student ID number will be used for student identification purposes.
You can make payments for Professional and Continuing Education courses using a credit card, a debit card, cash, or check. Payments can be submitted online. Please email [email protected] with payment or registration questions.
No. Professional and Continuing Education courses do not qualify for federal financial aid. Financial aid cannot be applied to test preparation or VESi courses.
Many employers offer tuition reimbursement for educational or professional development purposes. Please contact your Human Resources Department and ask if your employer offers this benefit.
Yes. We offer various courses for funding through the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD). Please visit the San Diego Workforce Partnership website to learn more about the enrollment process.
Each military student’s funding is evaluated on an individual level. For more information, please contact the National University Veterans Affairs Office at [email protected].
Professional and Continuing Education students can use the National University Career Services department free of charge. The Career Services department offers resources such as resume building, interview skills, and job search tips. Contact National University Career Services at [email protected].
Additional Career and Job Market Resources:
Yes. Corporate training is available for organizations through WES Professional and Continuing Education at National University. Any course can be tailored to meet an organizational goal while helping you maximize your training budget.
Workshops can take place online, at your site, or one of NU’s locations throughout California. Contact us by phone at 805-200-2332, or by email at [email protected] to learn more.
Contact us
Contact us by phone at 805-200-2332, or by email at [email protected] with your questions or to learn more.