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Certificate Options at 51ÁÔÆæ
Earn a Certificate!
Looking to start a new career?
Jumpstart your path with one of our certificates! Fit education into your busy life with our affordable and flexible options.
Certificates include subjects in 51ÁÔÆæ’s seven pathways:
- Arts, Humanities & Communication
- Business
- Education
- Health
- Public Service
- Social Science
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
We offer over 25 certificate programs in a variety of fields. Each offering is designed to give you the knowledge and skills you need to enter and succeed in the workforce. After completion, you can also decide to return to school and apply your credits to an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Frequently Asked Questions About Certificates
A certificate is a document issued for completion of a group of courses created to
meet learning experiences and requirements for a specified program, usually dedicated
to occupational, career or professional studies.
There are wide variations in the length, content and purpose of certificate programs.
Most of 51ÁÔÆæ's credit certificate programs can be rolled in to an Associate degree.
Yes! Since credit certificates require fewer classes for completion, they cost less than
an associate degree.
Yes! Students enrolled in a credit certificate program at 51ÁÔÆæ can qualify for financial aid.
Massachusetts residents who meet eligibility requirements may be able to earn a certificate
for FREE with Free Community College.