Certificates Online
Gain expertise. Advance your career.
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.
Start small. Then stack.
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 OSU’s Office of Graduate Education.
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.
Explore microcredentials
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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Our knowledgeable staff of enrollment services specialists will answer your specific questions about Oregon State online degree programs, courses, the application process and how to get started.
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