What is a certificate program?
A certificate program is a cluster of courses that provides knowledge and training in a specific field, enabling you to learn practical, up-to-the-moment skills and information for job improvement or career advancement. Making a commitment to expand your knowledge and skills by means of a certificate program can make the difference between promotion and stagnation in your professional development. Each certificate program has been reviewed and authorized by the faculty and administration of Sacramento State to assure that the program you select meets the high standards of quality education expected from the CSU system.
A certificate program, shorter and less structured than a formal degree program, teaches knowledge and skills in a specialized area and awards a certificate after participants complete a series of required courses. Unlike other face-to-face certificate programs, the IGSW online Certificate in Aging program is self-paced and taken entirely online, designed for busy professionals who want to advance in their careers on a flexible and convenient schedule.
A great way to enhance your qualifications and resume, a certificate program is shorter than a degree program and teaches students skills in specialized areas. A certificate, not a degree, is awarded after the student completes the required series of courses. There is no lengthy admissions process, and all coursework is focused in an area of interest to you.
