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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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43 certificates available
Undergraduate certificates (15)
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 systems Epidemiology Chronic disease Evidence-based management Psychological assessment
Geriatric case manager Business administrator Human resource coordinator Public health professionals Pathway 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 science Data analysis and modeling Impact assessment Mitigation strategies Conflict resolution Climate justice
Climate analyst Solutions consultant Environmental justice advocate Sustainability coordinator Climate change outreach coordinator Renewable energy specialist Technical 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.
Security Cryptography Digital forensics Information security governance Data mining Parallel programming
Cybersecurity analyst Cybersecurity engineer Software engineer Requirements analyst Risk management director Software 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 management Problem solving & innovation Visualization skills Communicating in a professional context Designing solutions for equity & inclusion Team leadership User experience
Product developer Business developer & entrepreneur Nonprofit manager Consultant Graphic designer UX designer Prototype builder Tech-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 systems Food in world history Social inequality Nutritional anthropology Environmental ethics Global food politics
Equity and social justice coordinator Project manager Grants database manager Nonprofit manager Food service aide Program 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.
Surveying Cartography Remote sensing Geospatial information Satellite image analysis Geovisual analytics Web mapping
Geospatial logistics analyst Transportation surveyor Mapping technician Field 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 communication International relations World language and cultural studies International economics Anthropology of international development International finance theory and policy
Project manager Human resource manager Guidance counselor Nonprofit coordinator Global relief project specialist
Horticultural Therapy
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain the knowledge you need to design therapeutic gardens and provide care through the healing influence of nature for diverse populations who are facing health or emotional issues.
Therapeutic garden design Horticultural systems Plant propagation Human lifespan development Brain behavior Health psychology
Registered horticultural therapist Therapeutic horticulture practitioner Community garden coordinator Rehabilitation program coordinator
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-design Cross-cultural communication Interdisciplinary teamwork Community engagement Sustainability Social Impact
Humanitarian organization coordinator Conflict relief project manager Design engineer Non-profit director Multinational organization staff Research 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 fundamentals Automation Robotics Mechatronics Logical control Digital control theory Digital signal processing
Robotics engineer Automation engineer Control system design engineer Electronics design engineer Mechanical design engineer Data 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 justice Biomedical ethics Medical anthropology Biological and cultural constructions of race History of medicine
Health educator Patient advocate Community health worker Medical scribe Health care recruiter Wellness 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 systems Sourcing and efficacy Disease management Organic cropping systems Soil management Weed management Organic crop design
Lead gardener Farm manager Agricultural specialist Landscape architect Sales 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 tactics Project management Team facilitation Leadership Human resources management
Human resources manager Organizational design and strategy lead Product management leader Project manager Talent 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 management Organic farming and gardening Crop ecology and morphology Food systems and food justice Urban agriculture Plant nutrition Permaculture design
Urban farmer Production manager Vertical farming specialist Food and agriculture planner Installation 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 science Issues related to women of color Feminism Queer studies Ecofeminism Transgender issues Feminist philosophy
Domestic violence shelter director Human rights advocate Journalist Lawyer Legislative aid Social worker
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Graduate certificates (28)
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 analysis Data visualization Data and text mining Information systems Integrated business analytics Data management Competitive assessment
IT project coordinator Business analyst Systems architect Information technology lead Information architect User 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-making Operations management Marketing foundations Financial decision-making Technical analysis
Team manager Human resources manager Operations and production architect Executive assistant Project manager Sales 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 design Adult learning and development Formative and summative assessment Diversity equity and inclusion in educational contexts
Professor/instructor Higher education administrator Curriculum designer Research 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 leadership Multicultural issues Ethical principals and theory Budget and finance Legal issues
Student affairs Cultural and equity centers Residence life programs Financial aid Career services Student advising Academic 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 methods Estimation and hypothesis testing Matrix algebra Cluster analysis Simulations and data analysis Multivariate analysis Time series analytics
Data analyst Analytics consultant Operations analyst Data engineer Market research analyst Financial analyst Business 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 ESOL Linguistics for teachers Biliteracy instruction Strategic partnerships Multilingual linguistics
Education administrator Postsecondary teacher Guidance counselor Teaching assistant Adult 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 policy Energy economics Stakeholder engagement Policy implementation Energy policy evaluation Climate policy
Energy policy analyst Renewable energy project manager Legislative policy director Urban or regional planner Sustainability manager Business 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 management Economic analysis Organizational behavior Project risk management
Engineering team leader Project engineer Senior engineer Engineering manager Operations manager Engineering consultant Industrial production manager Architectural 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 analysis Sustainability assessment Project management Remote sensing ESG reporting Risk analysis ESG investing Green infrastructure Humanitarian engineering Environmental site assessment Project design
Environmental consultant Sustainability manager Environmental planner Environmental resource manager Land use specialist Business operations specialist Environmental compliance inspector Environmental 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.
Aquaculture Ocean law Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Marine conservation biology Fisheries law and policy Ecological restoration Wetlands and riparian ecology Fish physiology Fisheries assessment Aquatic biological invasions
Fish ecology technician Conservation agent Policy planning staff Environmental affairs advisor Harvest management biologist Fisheries biologist Fish hatchery manager NGO outreach coordinator Land use planning assistant Parks 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 management Forest genetics Managing greenhouse gas emissions Adapting forests to climate change Forest carbon analysis Carbon sequestration Market solutions to climate change
Climate change analyst Educator or consultant Conservation ecologist Carbon accounting specialist Adaptation planner Climate change impacts assessor Forester Research associate Conservationist
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 sensing Spatial statistics Photogrammetry Cartography 3D laser scanning Scientific visualization Digital terrain modeling Programming for GIScience Soil landscape analysis Spatial epidemiology
Cartographer Geographic data operations analyst AutoCAD/ArcGIS software developer Geographer Remote sensing specialist Research associate GIS technician or analyst City planner Photogrammetry technician Map 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 technology Instructional design Program evaluation Needs assessment Adult learning and development Organizations and systems theory Instructional strategies
Instructional designer Instructor Instructional coordinator E-learning specialist Educational 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 management Organizational performance Dialogue facilitation Change management Performance evaluation Conflict resolution
Human resources managers Training and development managers Education administrators Community health workers Marketing directors Fundraising directors
Mass Timber
Graduate Certificate
Develop expertise in sustainable construction, and gain skills related to mass timber products and the methods driving innovation in their production, design, fabrication and construction.
Wood product applications Digital design and prefabrication Manufacturing and quality control Sustainable material sourcing Supply chain management Integrated project delivery
Quality assurance managers Supply chain specialists Sustainability consultants Building code analysts Product development managers Market development specialists
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 production Organic soil management Local food systems Integrated pest management Organic animal production systems Plant breeding and seed production Organic beekeeping and honey production
Farm manager Nursery or greenhouse manager Organic grower Agricultural technician Crop consultant Extension agent Biointensive farmer Organic farming consultant Research associate Organic 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.
Administration Research methods Data analysis Evidence-based health solutions Environmental health assessment Health promotion and education Policy analysis
Public health analyst Health educator Health services manager Research 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 analysis Qualitative data analysis Effective leadership Policy theory Equitable research analysis Problem-solving
Federal program specialist Legislative aide Lobbyist Strategic planner Urban renewal coordinator Rural development coordinator Policy 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 analysis Policy brief writing Economic development Data analysis Natural resources policy Stakeholder engagement Policy implementation
Agricultural policy analyst Rural or city planner Agritourism coordinator Economic development specialist Rural grants manager Health policy analyst Advocacy 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 operations Practical business analysis Supply chain analytics Sourcing management Fundamentals of global logistics Supply chain strategy Inventory management
Supply chain planner Strategic sourcing and procurement director Supply chain operations manager Supply chain analyst Supply chain category manager Business strategy developer Operations 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 sociology Natural resources ethics Natural resources economics Ecological restoration Agroforestry Forest wildlife habitat management Integrated food, energy, water and climate policy Public lands policy and management
Forest resource administrator Rangeland specialist Land rehabilitation specialist Conservation biologist Environmental protection specialist Silviculturist Habitat conservation specialist Land use planner Biometrician Insect and disease management
Timber Circular Economy
Graduate Certificate
Study sustainable forest management, life cycle analysis and resource optimization, and learn via real-world applications that aim to reduce waste and enhance the competitive advantage of renewable resources.
Sustainable forest certifications Environmental impact assessment Material recovery strategies Life cycle analysis Service life planning Supply chain optimization
Sustainability manager Supply chain manager Environmental Compliance Manager Policy analyst Quality assurance manager Corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager
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 toxicology Human health risk assessment Computational toxicology Public health Biological science Social science Science communications Biostatistics Environmental toxicology Molecular toxicology
Environmental toxicologist Food safety compliance officer Regulatory toxicologist Operations research analyst Biomedical technician Environmental analyst Product safety evaluator Environmental 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 planning Green infrastructure Ecological restoration Urban forestry leadership Planning for resilient communities Arboriculture Wildland-urban interface management GIScience Environmental interpretation Ecosystem services
Urban forestry supervisor Tree planting coordinator City arborist Urban natural resource planner Community assistance forester Nonprofit director Urban 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-diplomacy Water governance Hydrology Pollution assessment Water resources economics Groundwater remediation Environmental law Bargaining and negotiation Finance administration Aquatic chemistry Watershed processes
Water resources director Water hygiene consultant Water treatment consultant Deputy water manager Resource analyst Wastewater network modeler Sales engineer Water 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 processes Surface modeling Water resources system design River engineering Water quality management Watershed analysis Groundwater dynamics Numerical modeling Aquifer assessment Stormwater management
Hydrologist Water resources engineer Civil engineer Environmental engineer Hydraulics engineer Natural 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 monitoring Biological invasions Wildlife law and policy Ecological restoration Species recovery Wildlife behavior Urban ecology Natural resource ethics Riparian ecology Wildlife diseases Wildlife in agriculture
Conservation agent Harvest management biologist Wildlife technician Wildlife law enforcement officer Environmental affairs advisor Wildlife biologist Wildlife inspector and forensics specialist NGO outreach coordinator Wildlife 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 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.
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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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