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Stand out in today’s job market by earning an in-demand certificate online. Oregon State’s certificate programs are designed to deepen your knowledge in specialized areas, providing you with practical skills and industry-relevant insights. With focused coursework developed by leaders in the field, you’ll be ready to take the next step in your career without the commitment of a full degree program.
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40 programs available
Undergraduate certificates (14)
Aging Studies
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn to apply current theories and research in practice with aging individuals and communities. Research why we age, how to slow the rate of aging, and the challenges and strengths of aging populations.
Health care systemsEpidemiologyChronic diseaseEvidence-based managementPsychological assessment
Geriatric case managerBusiness administratorHuman resource coordinatorPublic health professionalsPathway to pre-med/clinical psychology
Climate Change Solutions
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical and social sciences behind climate change so you can develop the skills needed to create actionable solutions and seek climate justice.
Climate scienceData analysis and modelingImpact assessmentMitigation strategiesConflict resolutionClimate justice
Climate analystSolutions consultantEnvironmental justice advocateSustainability coordinatorClimate change outreach coordinatorRenewable energy specialistTechnical advisor
Cybersecurity
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn to design and manage secure systems to safeguard data from malicious actors through knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and data loss prevention.
SecurityCryptographyDigital forensicsInformation security governanceData miningParallel programming
Cybersecurity analystCybersecurity engineerSoftware engineerRequirements analystRisk management directorSoftware assurance engineer
Design for Social Impact
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn how to apply design thinking to society’s most daunting challenges, so you can make a positive impact across the issues you care about.
Project managementProblem solving & innovationVisualization skillsCommunicating in a professional contextDesigning solutions for equity & inclusionTeam leadershipUser experience
Product developerBusiness developer & entrepreneurNonprofit managerConsultantGraphic designerUX designerPrototype builderTech-enabled artist
Food in Culture and Social Justice
Undergraduate Certificate
Help build equal access to safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate food in cultures around the world by promoting food justice on local, state and national levels.
Food systemsFood in world historySocial inequalityNutritional anthropologyEnvironmental ethicsGlobal food politics
Equity and social justice coordinatorProject managerGrants database managerNonprofit managerFood service aideProgram coordinator
Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
Undergraduate Certificate
Discover how to use geographic information technologies, and develop a skill set that is highly valued in science, natural resources, government, industry and business.
SurveyingCartographyRemote sensingGeospatial informationSatellite image analysisGeovisual analyticsWeb mapping
Geospatial logistics analystTransportation surveyorMapping technicianField surveyor
Global Learning
Undergraduate Certificate
Acquire a greater understanding of global cultures, economies, political systems and international relations, and learn how to skillfully communicate across cultures.
Intercultural communicationInternational relationsWorld language and cultural studiesInternational economicsAnthropology of international developmentInternational finance theory and policy
Project managerHuman resource managerGuidance counselorNonprofit coordinatorGlobal relief project specialist
Humanitarian Engineering
Undergraduate Certificate
Build technical engineering skills and learn to analyze the social, environmental and economic context as you work with underserved populations to help gain safe access to vital resources.
Co-designCross-cultural communicationInterdisciplinary teamworkCommunity engagementSustainabilitySocial Impact
Humanitarian organization coordinatorConflict relief project managerDesign engineerNon-profit directorMultinational organization staffResearch scientist
Mechatronics for Manufacturing Engineering
Undergraduate Certificate
Integrate advanced applications of automation and mechatronics in technology, and step into a high-demand career in industrial robotics, mechanical design, electronics or systems engineering.
Electrical engineering fundamentalsAutomationRoboticsMechatronicsLogical controlDigital control theoryDigital signal processing
Robotics engineerAutomation engineerControl system design engineerElectronics design engineerMechanical design engineerData scientist
Medical Humanities
Undergraduate Certificate
Enroll in a program that supports the scientific features of any healing profession and will prepare you to navigate important decision-making processes in health care.
Health and social justiceBiomedical ethicsMedical anthropologyBiological and cultural constructions of raceHistory of medicine
Health educatorPatient advocateCommunity health workerMedical scribeHealth care recruiterWellness director
Organic Farming Systems
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain the technical skills and knowledge to make agricultural and food systems environmentally, economically and socially sustainable as you build a career in organic farming.
Organic agricultural systemsSourcing and efficacyDisease managementOrganic cropping systemsSoil managementWeed managementOrganic crop design
Lead gardenerFarm managerAgricultural specialistLandscape architectSales manager
Organizational Leadership
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain strategic communication and leadership skills, and learn how to effectively find, motivate and lead talented employees while running dynamic projects.
Negotiation tacticsProject managementTeam facilitationLeadershipHuman resources management
Human resources managerOrganizational design and strategy leadProduct management leaderProject managerTalent manager
Urban Agriculture
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn how to capitalize on new agricultural markets that are not addressed by traditional rural farming through innovative farming techniques that produce dynamic food systems.
Pest managementOrganic farming and gardeningCrop ecology and morphologyFood systems and food justiceUrban agriculturePlant nutritionPermaculture design
Urban farmerProduction managerVertical farming specialistFood and agriculture plannerInstallation team leader
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Undergraduate Certificate or Minor
Engage in a broad study of gender and women's issues in a program that emphasizes a diversity of experiences through a focus on disciplinary-based knowledge about women's lives.
Gender and scienceIssues related to women of colorFeminismQueer studiesEcofeminismTransgender issuesFeminist philosophy
Domestic violence shelter directorHuman rights advocateJournalistLawyerLegislative aidSocial worker
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Graduate certificates (26)
Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate
Learn how to integrate information technologies with data science as you manage, mine, explore and analyze large data sets while developing skills that are in high demand.
Business analysisData visualizationData and text miningInformation systemsIntegrated business analyticsData managementCompetitive assessment
IT project coordinatorBusiness analystSystems architectInformation technology leadInformation architectUser experience manager
Business Fundamentals
Graduate Certificate
Become an in-demand professional with knowledge of key business concepts such as operations, finance, law, accounting and marketing that you can immediately put into practice.
Managerial decision-makingOperations managementMarketing foundationsFinancial decision-makingTechnical analysis
Team managerHuman resources managerOperations and production architectExecutive assistantProject managerSales representative
College and University Teaching
Graduate Certificate
Learn how to facilitate high-quality learning experiences at colleges and universities, nonprofits, government agencies and private industry through evidence-based instructional design and teaching practices.
Instructional designAdult learning and developmentFormative and summative assessmentDiversityequity and inclusion in educational contexts
Professor/instructorHigher education administratorCurriculum designerResearch mentor
College Student Services Administration
Ed.M. or Graduate Certificate
Shift your career by upgrading your skills in postsecondary student support and services. Curriculum is rooted in equity and access, community and justice and institutional transformation.
Administrative program function and leadershipMulticultural issuesEthical principals and theoryBudget and financeLegal issues
Student affairsCultural and equity centersResidence life programsFinancial aidCareer servicesStudent advisingAcademic support
Data Analytics
M.S. or Graduate Certificate
Earn a graduate credential as you learn how to analyze complex datasets using statistics, computer science and mathematics, making an impact in areas that range from biohealth to business to environmental science.
Statistical methodsEstimation and hypothesis testingMatrix algebraCluster analysisSimulations and data analysisMultivariate analysisTime series analytics
Data analystAnalytics consultantOperations analystData engineerMarket research analystFinancial analystBusiness intelligence analyst
Dual Language Specialization / ESOL
Graduate Certificates
Draw from linguistics, second language acquisition, education policy and program administration as you learn how to teach Spanish-speakers alongside English-proficient peers.
Instructional approaches for ESOLLinguistics for teachersBiliteracy instructionStrategic partnershipsMultilingual linguistics
Education administratorPostsecondary teacherGuidance counselorTeaching assistantAdult educator
Energy Policy
Graduate Certificate
Broaden your knowledge of U.S. energy policy, how it impacts the development of energy markets, and the technologies and resources currently in use and under development.
Renewable energy policyEnergy economicsStakeholder engagementPolicy implementationEnergy policy evaluationClimate policy
Energy policy analystRenewable energy project managerLegislative policy directorUrban or regional plannerSustainability managerBusiness operations specialist
Engineering Management
MEng or Graduate Certificate
Jump start your transition into a management role by acquiring key technical and soft skills along with engineering-focused business and operational expertise.
Project managementEconomic analysisOrganizational behaviorProject risk management
Engineering team leaderProject engineerSenior engineerEngineering managerOperations managerEngineering consultantIndustrial production managerArchitectural engineer
Environmental Management
Graduate Certificate
Help organizations build more sustainable practices with skills in environmental management systems, ESG reporting and investing, humanitarian engineering, green infrastructure and more.
Environmental analysisSustainability assessmentProject managementRemote sensingESG reportingRisk analysisESG investingGreen infrastructureHumanitarian engineeringEnvironmental site assessmentProject design
Environmental consultantSustainability managerEnvironmental plannerEnvironmental resource managerLand use specialistBusiness operations specialistEnvironmental compliance inspectorEnvironmental economist
Fisheries Management
Graduate Certificate
Gain the practical skills in biology, assessment science and social science that you need to manage sustainable recreational and commercial fisheries in collaboration with scientists and policymakers.
AquacultureOcean lawFreshwater ecologyCoastal ecologyMarine conservation biologyFisheries law and policyEcological restorationWetlands and riparian ecologyFish physiologyFisheries assessmentAquatic biological invasions
Fish ecology technicianConservation agentPolicy planning staffEnvironmental affairs advisorHarvest management biologistFisheries biologistFish hatchery managerNGO outreach coordinatorLand use planning assistantParks manager
Forests and Climate Change
Graduate Certificate
Learn how climate change impacts forest ecosystems and approaches to improve forest management for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Forest ecosystem managementForest geneticsManaging greenhouse gas emissionsAdapting forests to climate changeForest carbon analysisCarbon sequestrationMarket solutions to climate change
Climate change analystEducator or consultantConservation ecologistCarbon accounting specialistAdaptation plannerClimate change impacts assessorForesterResearch associateConservationist
Geographic Information Science
GIScience Graduate Certificate
Develop skills in remote sensing, geospatial data collection and analysis, geovisualization and the use of machine learning to measure and model systems of human and environmental interaction.
Remote sensingSpatial statisticsPhotogrammetryCartography3D laser scanningScientific visualizationDigital terrain modelingProgramming for GIScienceSoil landscape analysisSpatial epidemiology
CartographerGeographic data operations analystAutoCAD/ArcGIS software developerGeographerRemote sensing specialistResearch associateGIS technician or analystCity plannerPhotogrammetry technicianMap specialist
Instructional Design
Graduate Certificate
Develop an understanding of how people learn and process information, and acquire applied skills to design, implement and assess educational programs in a variety of settings.
Instructional technologyInstructional designProgram evaluationNeeds assessmentAdult learning and developmentOrganizations and systems theoryInstructional strategies
Instructional designerInstructorInstructional coordinatorE-learning specialistEducational technology coordinator
Leading and Creating Change
Graduate Certificate
Using practical methods, develop professional leadership skills that are valued by organizations that prioritize social, organizational and environmental health and justice.
Interdisciplinary managementOrganizational performanceDialogue facilitationChange managementPerformance evaluationConflict resolution
Human resources managersTraining and development managersEducation administratorsCommunity health workersMarketing directorsFundraising directors
Organic Agriculture
Graduate Certificate
Grow your understanding of the science behind organic agroecosystems as well as your ability to manage them as you equip yourself for work in organic food production, policymaking or education.
Organic food productionOrganic soil managementLocal food systemsIntegrated pest managementOrganic animal production systemsPlant breeding and seed productionOrganic beekeeping and honey production
Farm managerNursery or greenhouse managerOrganic growerAgricultural technicianCrop consultantExtension agentBiointensive farmerOrganic farming consultantResearch associateOrganic certification officer
Public Health
Graduate Certificate
Prepare for the next stage in your public health career with graduate-level professional development in areas like healthcare administration, health equity and cross-cultural health promotion and education.
AdministrationResearch methodsData analysisEvidence-based health solutionsEnvironmental health assessmentHealth promotion and educationPolicy analysis
Public health analystHealth educatorHealth services managerResearch associate
Public Policy Analysis
Graduate Certificate
Develop your leadership style and gain advanced research and analytical skills, so you can successfully analyze, design and implement policy change.
Quantitative data analysisQualitative data analysisEffective leadershipPolicy theoryEquitable research analysisProblem-solving
Federal program specialistLegislative aideLobbyistStrategic plannerUrban renewal coordinatorRural development coordinatorPolicy analyst
Rural Policy
Graduate Certificate
Address the unique needs of rural communities through targeted initiatives that ensure equitable and sustainable access to healthcare, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas.
Comparative policy analysisPolicy brief writingEconomic developmentData analysisNatural resources policyStakeholder engagementPolicy implementation
Agricultural policy analystRural or city plannerAgritourism coordinatorEconomic development specialistRural grants managerHealth policy analystAdvocacy and outreach coordinator
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Graduate Certificate
Start your career in a rapidly growing industry by acquiring the skills to manage the flow of products, from sourcing raw materials to transportation to manufacturing.
Manufacturing and service operationsPractical business analysisSupply chain analyticsSourcing managementFundamentals of global logisticsSupply chain strategyInventory management
Supply chain plannerStrategic sourcing and procurement directorSupply chain operations managerSupply chain analystSupply chain category managerBusiness strategy developerOperations supervisor
Sustainable Natural Resources
Graduate Certificate
Gain a holistic view of sustainability as you tackle environmental, economic and social challenges that call for multidisciplinary problem-solving skills and a global perspective of resource management.
Environmental sociologyNatural resources ethicsNatural resources economicsEcological restorationAgroforestryForest wildlife habitat managementIntegrated food, energy, water and climate policyPublic lands policy and management
Forest resource administratorRangeland specialistLand rehabilitation specialistConservation biologistEnvironmental protection specialistSilviculturistHabitat conservation specialistLand use plannerBiometricianInsect and disease management
Toxicology
Graduate Certificate
Explore how toxins impact our environment, human health and food safety and learn how to determine and limit toxicity risks.
Fundamentals of toxicologyHuman health risk assessmentComputational toxicologyPublic healthBiological scienceSocial scienceScience communicationsBiostatisticsEnvironmental toxicologyMolecular toxicology
Environmental toxicologistFood safety compliance officerRegulatory toxicologistOperations research analystBiomedical technicianEnvironmental analystProduct safety evaluatorEnvironmental consultant
Urban Forestry
Graduate Certificate
Apply principles of forestry, green infrastructure, horticulture, urban planning and landscape architecture to the stewardship of planted landscapes and native forest remnants in and around cities.
Urban forest planningGreen infrastructureEcological restorationUrban forestry leadershipPlanning for resilient communitiesArboricultureWildland-urban interface managementGIScienceEnvironmental interpretationEcosystem services
Urban forestry supervisorTree planting coordinatorCity arboristUrban natural resource plannerCommunity assistance foresterNonprofit directorUrban and community forestry program manager
Water Conflict Management and Transformation
Graduate Certificate
Help communities manage a crucial natural resource as you facilitate water governance and conflict resolution, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise to balance ecological, social and economic interests.
Hydro-diplomacyWater governanceHydrologyPollution assessmentWater resources economicsGroundwater remediationEnvironmental lawBargaining and negotiationFinance administrationAquatic chemistryWatershed processes
Water resources directorWater hygiene consultantWater treatment consultantDeputy water managerResource analystWastewater network modelerSales engineerWater resource specialist
Water Resources Engineering
Graduate Certificate
Study the hydrologic cycle and learn modeling and analysis skills, so you can help develop more sustainable solutions for water resources management.
Hydrologic processesSurface modelingWater resources system designRiver engineeringWater quality managementWatershed analysisGroundwater dynamicsNumerical modelingAquifer assessmentStormwater management
HydrologistWater resources engineerCivil engineerEnvironmental engineerHydraulics engineerNatural resources manager
Wildlife Management
Graduate Certificate
Apply a range of applied sciences to manage wildlife populations, with a focus on practical skills that will help you balance habitat conservation and wildlife population dynamics with human dimensions.
Wildlife population monitoringBiological invasionsWildlife law and policyEcological restorationSpecies recoveryWildlife behaviorUrban ecologyNatural resource ethicsRiparian ecologyWildlife diseasesWildlife in agriculture
Conservation agentHarvest management biologistWildlife technicianWildlife law enforcement officerEnvironmental affairs advisorWildlife biologistWildlife inspector and forensics specialistNGO outreach coordinatorWildlife reserve manager
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No matter your education level, Oregon State offers certificates and microcredentials online that will not only meet your needs but also can be stacked together — making it possible for you to start small and build.
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Who can enroll in an online certificate program?
You can pursue OSU's undergraduate certificates as a first-year, transfer or postbaccalaureate student, earning the certificate as part of an bachelor’s program or as a stand-alone certificate.
Generally, students who want to enroll in a graduate certificate should already hold a four-year baccalaureate degree and have earned a cumulative 3.00 GPA or better in the process. Full admission details and minimum academic requirements for graduate programs are determined by the OSU Graduate School.
How do you apply for an online certificate program?
Undergraduate certificates — If you are currently enrolled in an Oregon State bachelor’s degree program, talk to your academic advisor about enrolling in a certificate program. They will submit a request through the Office of the Registrar. If you are a first-year, transfer or postbaccalaureate student, you can find information on how to apply on the Ecampus website.
Graduate certificates — You can find application and admissions details on the website of the specific graduate certificate program(s) you’re interested in.
What support do certificate students receive?
All Oregon State Ecampus students have access to the same support resources. The OSU Ecampus student services team is here to support you, and you can tap into resources such as free online tutoring, OSU’s Disability Access Services, OSU Libraries and Canvas support.
Students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate certificate programs also can work directly with an academic advisor or a faculty advisor.
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Oregon State’s online microcredentials offer a flexible way to build targeted skills and gain knowledge in focused areas. With a shorter time commitment than certificates or full degree programs, microcredentials let you quickly gain new skills or deepen your expertise. In some cases, you can also apply microcredential credits toward a certificate program. Explore online microcredentials »
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