Microcredentials and CertificatesOnline
In-demand skills. Career-building education.
Employers everywhere need professionals with the knowledge to help their businesses thrive. By earning an Oregon State University microcredential or certificate online, you’ll develop the highly specialized skills you need to boost your career and stand out in the job market. These high-quality offerings give you the ability to study a variety of focused subject areas in less time than a full degree program. What is a microcredential?
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Undergraduate microcredentials (33)
Business of Viral Content Creation
Microcredential
Learn to strategically analyze and produce content with the intention of building your own platform and brand, and sharpen your content gathering, evaluation and writing skills.
Content developmentData analysisSearch engine optimizationSocial media
Chinese (Introductory)
Microcredential
Learn the essentials of colloquial Mandarin with an emphasis on conversation, reading and writing, and build a foundation that enables you to communicate with a global network.
Basic written ChineseBasic spoken ChineseBasic Chinese comprehension
Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
Microcredential
Equip yourself with the marketing and analytics skills to make decisions that advance organizations, and learn to apply human behavior principles to various business contexts.
Business intelligenceData miningMarketingMarketing research
Content Development and Production
Microcredential
Enhance your creativity and gain the applied skills to visualize a text narrative into an audio/visual media production, and develop the ability to manipulate sound media.
Adobe Creative SuiteBrandingMedia productionStorytelling
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
Microcredential
Understand digital channels, tools and trends — including search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) — so you can grow your business and advance its goals.
Search engine optimizationDigital marketingMarketing strategiesSearch engine marketing
Disparities and Discrimination Through an Economic Lens
Microcredential
Take part in the economic analysis of disparities with a focus on theories and evidence of discrimination, sources of employment and wage disparities, and policies to remedy economic inequality.
Human capital analysisPublic policy analysisEconomic analysis of discriminationMeasurement of inequality
Economic Foundations
Microcredential
Study how institutions allocate resources, the consequences of resource distribution, and learn to analyze decisions in markets and everyday settings.
Analysis of decision-makingEconomic analysisMarket analysisPublic policy analysis
Engineering Mechanics
Microcredential
Develop the skills to adeptly work with engineering technology, complete first-line engineering tasks and more as you build the foundational knowledge every engineer needs.
Applied mechanicsGeometryMaterials scienceTrigonometry
German (Introductory)
Microcredential
Develop foundational speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels
German (Intermediate I)
Microcredential
Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels
German (Intermediate II)
Microcredential
Develop intermediate speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels
German (Advanced)
Microcredential
Develop advanced speaking, writing, reading and comprehension skills in German, and learn about German culture while gaining the skills to converse with others in the language.
Speaking at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsWriting at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsReading at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levelsListening at the A1, A2, B1, B2 levels
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Opportunity Identification
Microcredential
Learn design-thinking principles that will help you identify and scale emerging business opportunities, and learn entrepreneurship basics and a framework for process innovation.
Design thinkingInnovationBusiness planning
Innovative Healthcare Leadership
Microcredential
Use exercises, simulations and real-world business scenarios to learn the key principles of healthcare management, and discover the forces that shape organizational performance.
Healthcare industry knowledgeHealthcare strategyCreative problem-solvingInnovationLeadershipStrategic decision-making
Innovative Healthcare Management
Microcredential
Learn how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to health care delivery systems and create innovative management solutions that better support health care workers and patients.
Organizational leadershipHealth care system evaluationEntrepreneurshipHealth care innovation planningCreative problem solving
Italian (Introductory)
Microcredential
Develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse with other Italian speakers.
Listening and speaking at the CILS A1-A2 levelReading at the CILS A1-A2 levelWriting at the CILS A1-A2 level
Italian (Intermediate)
Microcredential
Expand your speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension of Italian. Gain a unique cultural perspective as you develop the skills to converse more confidently with other Italian speakers.
Listening and speaking at the CILS B1-B2 levelReading at the CILS B1-B2 levelWriting at the CILS B1-B2 level
Korean (Introductory)
Microcredential
Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Listening and speaking at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Reading at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Writing at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2
Korean (Intermediate)
Microcredential
Learn the logical components of Korean with a focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking, colloquial expressions and culture to gain a comprehensive understanding.
Listening and speaking at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Reading at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2Writing at TOPIK Levels 1 & 2
Medical Spanish
Microcredential
Deepen your Spanish speaking and comprehension skills related to health care and medical language while exploring health and healing systems from cross-cultural perspectives.
Cultural medical interpretationSpanish medical vocabularyVerbal and written Spanish
Occupational Safety in Supply Chain Management
Microcredential
Maximize the health and safety of workers by learning how to manage exposures to hazards that come about from the products, processes and services organizations provide.
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)Operations managementSupply chain
Organizational Leadership
Microcredential
Explore effective leadership styles that best fit your personality and preferences, and develop vital skills in the capacity of mentoring and cross-cultural communication.
CommunicationsEconomicsHuman resources managementLeadership
Professional Readiness
Microcredential
Acquire the knowledge that employers need most when it comes to hiring and promoting individuals, and become a skilled problem-solver who makes sound decisions.
CommunicationsFinancePlanningResearch
Professional Sales
Microcredential
Study the concepts and principles of effective sales strategies, and become skilled in persuasive communication, personal selling techniques and how to identify opportunities.
Sales and marketingProspectingTrust-buildingCommunication
Programming Fundamentals
Microcredential
Build a strong foundation in computer science by learning the basics of programming and the necessary skills for front-line programming roles.
Data structuresProgramming in PythonFundamentals of object-oriented programmingGitHub and git usage
Public Policy Foundations
Microcredential
Learn how to conduct research, analyze and interpret qualitative data, and present this data to inform new policies, so you can help create workable solutions for issues in the public and private sectors.
Policy analysisPolicy implementationProgram evaluation
Retail Management Fundamentals
Microcredential
Learn about all levels of management responsibility related to merchandising and store operations, and gain the ability to effectively market brands, products and services.
FinanceMerchandisingRetail managementRetail operations
Spanish (Introductory)
Microcredential
Learn about the complexity of the Spanish language and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with other Spanish-speakers.
Active listeningCollaborationCommunicationsCultural literacyDigital literacyPresentationsTeamwork
Spanish (Intermediate)
Microcredential
Gain a more advanced understanding of the complexity of Spanish and the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities while gaining the skills to converse with others in Spanish.
Active listeningCollaborationCommunicationsCultural literacyDigital literacyPresentationsTeamwork
Sports Business
Microcredential
Empower yourself to develop marketing strategies, evaluate strategic implications of sponsorship and apply analytical skills to improve sports business decision-making.
Data analysisFinanceSalesSports marketing
Supply Chain Logistics Management and Procurement
Microcredential
Discover how to blend practical analysis skills with knowledge of supply chain management, and fine-tune your interpersonal and innovation skills through experiential learning.
Inventory managementSupply chain analysisSupply chain managementSupply chain planning
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Microcredential
Build decision-making skills related to project and inventory management as well as the ability to apply process management concepts needed to solve workplace problems.
Enterprise resource planningLogisticsProcess improvementSupply chain planning
Theoretical Computer Science
Microcredential
Discover the science-based concepts driving innovation in AI, machine learning and data science, and stand out in the job market as a software engineer with skill-focused training in theoretical computer science.
Grammars and automata as models of computationCorrectness of algorithmsFunctional programming techniquesEquivalency of models of computationDivide-and-conquer algorithm designDynamic programming
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Undergraduate certificates (13)
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
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
Gerontology
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
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
Science and Technology of Alcoholic Beverages
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain expertise in fermentation microbiology, sensory analysis, production technologies and more. Build your career with training in brewing, distilling and winemaking from a global leader in the field.
Fermentation microbiologyFlavor chemistrySensory analysisAlcoholic beverage analysisSustainable productionFood safetyQuality assurance
Head brewerDistillerBrewery operations managerWinemakerQuality assurance managerCellar managerProduction managerEnologist
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 microcredentials (3)
Engineering Management
Graduate microcredential
Start on the road to developing an advanced understanding of engineering management principles, and prepare yourself to thrive in managerial roles as a respected team leader.
ForecastingLeadershipProject managementSupply chain
Engineering Project Management
Graduate microcredential
Learn how to break complex tasks into pieces and correctly sequence those parts to ensure that a project meets time, budget and performance requirements.
Engineering managementForecastingProject planningRisk management
IE 571 - Project Management in Engineering
IE 586 / CCE 552 - Project Risk Management
IE 583 - Advanced Engineering Economics Analysis
Public Policy Leadership
Graduate microcredential
Learn social science research methods and gain the analytical skills you need to become a leader in policy design and implementation.
Policy analysis and evaluationPolicy implementationLeadership
Graduate certificates (24)
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
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
College Student Services Administration
Ed.M. or Graduate Certificate
Gain the skills needed to thrive in student-facing roles at postsecondary institutions and other organizations. Build a career rooted in equity, access and institutional transformation
Administrative leadershipAdvocacy and intervention problem solvingEthical principals and theoryProgram evaluationStudent developmentFinancial management
Director of student affairsCultural and equity center managerDirector of residence lifeFinancial aid counselorCareer advisorAcademic advisorSuccess coach
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
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
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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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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What is a microcredential?
Oregon State’s microcredentials are high-quality educational opportunities that can help advance your career with less time and financial commitment than a formalized degree or certificate program.
All Oregon State microcredentials consist of at least three courses and 8 credits. At least one of the courses that make up the microcredential must be taken online through OSU Ecampus. Microcredential offerings follow Oregon State’s quarterly term calendar. Learn more.
Who can enroll online in a microcredential or certificate?
Microcredentials are available to nondegree-seeking students, undergraduates, graduates, nontraditional students and working professionals. With the exception of graduate-level microcredentials which require a bachelor’s degree, it’s not necessary to have a college degree in order to apply, but some microcredential courses have prerequisites.
Anyone enrolled in an Oregon State bachelor's degree program can enroll in any Ecampus online undergraduate certificate. You may also pursue some of OSU's undergraduate certificates as a first-year, transfer or postbaccalaureate student.
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 a microcredential or certificate?
Microcredentials — You can apply to Oregon State as a nondegree student if you are not currently enrolled at OSU. A nonrefundable fee ($30 for undergraduate applicants; $35 for graduate applicants) is due when you submit your application. Find more details about the online learning experience for Oregon State’s nondegree students.
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 microcredential and 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.
How do you display a digital badge after completing a microcredential?
After completing the microcredential requirements, you’ll receive a digital badge that demonstrates evidence of your discipline-specific knowledge to employers. OSU’s Office of the Registrar will upload your information to Credly, the world's largest digital credential network, within three weeks of completing your final class.
The badge can be placed on your résumé, social media platforms, and job-hosting sites.
How can current students pursue microcredentials and certificates?
If you’re interested in pursuing a microcredential online, please submit this form. Note: You must complete at least one of the microcredential courses after having been accepted into the microcredential and at least one course that makes up the microcredential must be taken online through OSU Ecampus.
If you want to pursue an undergraduate certificate program, talk to your academic advisor. They will submit a request on your behalf through the Office of the Registrar.
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