Certificate Programs
Enhance Your Career and Build Knowledge
Focus Your Expertise
Certificate programs are short and low cost ways to develop new skills, open up additional employment opportunities, and to help your current organization improve.
Best of all, they offer the flexibility you need to complete a program without disrupting your life.
From leadership development, to healthcare, to management, to cybersecurity, our programs can be completed in conjunction with a degree program or as a standalone certificate.
Many of our certificate programs also include opportunities to earn professional certifications that further open doors to new opportunities and career advancements.
Professional Certificate Programs
These certificate programs are offered at specific times with set start and completion dates. Participants complete the program with a cohort of other adult learners. Many are offered online, providing the flexibility required for busy professionals.
EMS Leadership Certificate
Deepen your expertise and advance your career with an EMS Leadership Certificate from the University of Charleston. This program is available to working adults in the EMS, EMT, and paramedic professions and builds leadership and management skills for enhanced career opportunities.
The program is offered at no cost to the participants by the Higher Education Policy Commission through funding from West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and the WV Legislature Administrators.
Learn more about the EMS Leadership Certificate Program
Lean Six Sigma | Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma is a management method that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance and reduce wasted time and energy. The Green Belt certification program leads to an understanding of all aspects of the Lean Six Sigma Method, including competence in the phases of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) as defined by the IASSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Body of Knowledge.
Register for the Lean Six Sigma | Green Belt Certification
Lean Six Sigma | Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma is a management method that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance and reduce wasted time and energy. The Black Belt Certification leads to an understanding of team leadership, team dynamics, and the ability to successfully assign team members with roles and responsibilities. Successful certification completion leads to a high-level understanding of the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control), basic knowledge of lean enterprise concepts and skills to quickly identify “non-value-added” activities.
Register for the Lean Six Sigma | Black Belt Certification
Cybersecurity
We offer both Network+ and Security+ certification courses. These courses have been designed and delivered for organizations like the West Virginia National Guard and are available to all audiences. For more information, contact Sarah Hess, Director of Business Development at sarahhess@ucwv.edu.
Senior Law Enforcement Leadership
Elevate your law enforcement career with the University of Charleston’s Senior Law Enforcement Leadership Certificate Program. Fully funded and online, this 25-week program is tailored for professionals at all ranks in West Virginia.
Learn More about the Senior Law Enforcement Leadership Program
Leadspace© Leadership with Certification
Engage in your commitment to leadership development as you learn how to put your energy in motion to lead by embracing Leadspace© leadership. The Leadspace© leadership course teaches a new and refreshing approach to leadership development for those seeking an in-depth understanding of effective leadership and “how” to be a better leader, today.
Learn More about the Leadspace© Leadership Certification
Fundamentals for Municipal Leadership
A comprehensive and dynamic program designed to empower current and aspiring municipal leaders to make a significant and positive impact on your community. Each session includes interactive discussions, case studies, and group activities, facilitated by experienced municipal leaders.
Our flexible virtual delivery allows participants to immerse themselves in the subject matter while accommodating their professional commitments. Together, we can build a stronger and more prosperous West Virginia through effective municipal governance.
Custom Programs
UC frequently designs and delivers custom certificate program tailored to the specific needs of organizations and groups of professionals. To learn more about custom and frequently offered certificate programs, contact Sarah Hess, Director of Business Development at sarahhess@ucwv.edu.
Prior Learning Credit
Completion of certain non-credit-bearing certificate programs may qualify for prior learning credit that can be applied toward a UC degree program. All evaluations are conducted by the Student Solutions Center which can be contacted at solutions@ucwv.edu.