Learn more about the ODU-Affiliated courses offered in the following areas:
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Looking for a competitive edge? Expand your knowledge in HR and advance your skills by earning the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®).
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The Executive Certificate in Financial Planning prepares individuals for success in the financial planning industry and is registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
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In just 3 Months, complete this hands-on program taught exclusively by practicing attorneys and judges, focusing on real world skill-sets that are most in demand by law firms and legal divisions.
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Develop new skills and build expertise to advance your career or broaden your knowledge base with these Business certificate programs.
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of Homeland Security disciplines and the latest concepts on risk analysis, emergency management, and crisis communication with a GCHS.
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Learn the concepts, management tools and processes required for overseeing projects in the workplace. This certificate also provides the core knowledge needed to successfully pass the PMP Exam.
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ODU's professional leadership certificate teaches you characteristics and skills necessary to lead. Classes focus on organizational/social leadership, and provide students an entry point to the University.
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The Center develops credit-bearing courses, as well as certificate programs for specific groups of professionals.
Education/Teacher Preparation
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This program provides professionals and students the opportunity to learn more about play therapy or to receive the training necessary to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
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Prepare for college admissions, graduate admissions or professional exams including: ACT, SAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT and Praxis.
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Let us help you through your journey of becoming a teacher and beyond.
Government
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of Homeland Security disciplines and the latest concepts on risk analysis, emergency management, and crisis communication with a GCHS.
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With input from federal government leaders, this graduate certificate covers: Strategic Management, Contracting Principles, Financial Management, and Cybersecurity, utilizing a hybrid delivery model.
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Learn the concepts, management tools and processes required for overseeing projects in the workplace. This certificate also provides the core knowledge needed to successfully pass the PMP Exam.
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Add to your expertise and gain academic credit with these government certificate programs.
Healthcare
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In just 5 months, the Certified Medical Assistant Program can prepare you for a healthcare career! Earn THREE, in-demand healthcare certifications: Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG Technician & Phlebotomy Technician.
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Prepare for a specialized career at the intersection of health and technology through our flexible self-paced program taught through an engaging online setting. Earn 2 industry-recognized certifications: CompTIA A+ and your choice of CompTIA Network+ or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).
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Obtain the knowledge, hands-on experience, and industry-recognized credentials to stand out in the fast-growing healthcare industry. Once certified, you will have access to the world's largest training and credentialing network for the business of healthcare.
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Gain the skills and certifications you need for a career working in Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy Practices, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Hospitals, and Health/Wellness Centers through our self-paced program offered in a dynamic online learning environment.
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This program provides professionals and students the opportunity to learn more about play therapy or to receive the training necessary to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
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Stay current with ongoing professional development courses for healthcare workers.
Engineering & Technology
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Expand your knowledge and enhance your skills through our engaging one-day sessions available on campus or live online (synchronous) in Engineering, Energy, Safety and Code, or Project Management.
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Aspiring to become a software engineer, web developer, or IT specialist? This bootcamp is the one for you, providing students with both the engineering and communication skills necessary to build software.
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There is no practitioner in business, industry, or government who does not have to deal with broken, botched, or bewildering systems on a daily basis. Departments, organizations, projects, teams, and enterprises are all systems. In a nutshell, Systems Thinking provides an alternative way to see, interpret, make sense, and respond to our systems and their ‘wicked’ problems.
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Move ahead with engineering and technology programs for every industry and skill level: Ethical Hacking, CompTIA, Digital Marketing, and electrical, renewable and finance for engineering.