Liberty Offers a Wide Variety of Graduate Certificate Programs Online
Earning an online graduate certificate is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to boost your career and increase your opportunities. With coursework from one of our graduate certificate online programs, you can set yourself apart from other candidates, learn new skills, and move forward into advanced roles within the workforce.
Our graduate certificate programs are offered 100% online with no set login times – allowing you to further your education while remaining committed to your job, family, and community. You can also complete most of these programs in 1-2 semesters, so you won’t have to commit an extended amount of time to your studies.
Earn a graduate certificate or an executive certificate at Liberty, gain marketable graduate-level instruction, and add a career-enhancing set of skills to your résumé.
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Online Graduate Certificate Programs
Biblical Studies
- Bible Exposition
- Biblical Studies
- Greek
- Hebrew
- Advanced Certificate in Leadership
- General Business
- Management and Leadership
- Marketing
Communication
- Applied Communication Studies
- Fundamentals of Communication
- Organizational Communication
- Strategic Communication
Counseling and Behavioral Sciences
Government
- Advanced Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Advanced Certificate in Homeland Security
- Advanced Certificate in Public Policy
- Criminal Justice
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
Education
- Autism Education
- CTE Transition and Special Needs
- Educational Technology and Online Instruction
- Gifted Education
- Middle Grades
- Preschool
- School Administration and Supervision
- School Leadership
- Special Education General Curriculum
- Urban Education
Health
- Global Health
- Health Promotion
- Healthcare Management
- Nutrition
Music & Worship
- Music in World Cultures (Ethnomusicology)
- Worship Studies
Religion
- Christian Leadership
- Christian Ministry
- Church Ministry in the Digital Age
- Global Studies
- Theological Studies
Sports Management
- Outdoor Adventure Sports
- Sports Management
Online Executive and Postgraduate Certificate Programs
Business
- Executive Certificate in Business Administration
- Executive Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Communication
- Executive Certificate in Communication
Education
- Executive Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction
- Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration
- Executive Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
- Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision
- Executive Certificate in Special Education
Government
- Executive Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Executive Certificate in Law and Policy
- Executive Certificate in Public Administration
- Executive Certificate in Public Policy
History
- Executive Certificate in History
Nursing
- Executive Certificate in Clinical Leadership
- Executive Certificate in Nursing Educational Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Executive Certificate in Psychology
Religion
- Executive Certificate in Bible Exposition
- Executive Certificate in Christian Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy
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Liberty University Is a Leader in Online Certificate Programs
Liberty University’s online programs are widely recognized for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our convenient online format and low tuition make pursuing a graduate certificate more simple than ever before!
Take some time to explore our graduate online certificate programs and benefits. When you are ready, you canapply onlineor over the phone at (800) 424-9596. Call us today for more information and for help planning a path to a career you love from one of the premier online colleges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are online graduate certificates worth it?
Graduate certificates are strategic résumé builders as well as tools to widen your expertise. If you’re currently in a profession and lack certain skills or knowledge, a graduate certificate can help fill that need.
An online graduate certificate can also help fill the gap in your experience if you are trying to move into a new role and have an unrelated bachelor’s degree. Most master’s degrees take about 2 years to complete. Starting with a certificate can help you reach your goals faster than diving straight into a full master’s degree.
After earning your certificate, you can make your move in the job market with fresh skills while moving forward to a master’s degree. Graduate certificates can help you hone your credentials for the exact role you want in a much shorter time than a full master’s degree. They can also bring a much faster return on your investment of time and money.
This flexibility and shorter approach make graduate certificates well worth your consideration. If you’re interested in one of our online graduate certificate programs, request information or apply today and experience firsthand what an online graduate certificate can do for you!
Can you get a graduate certificate without a master’s degree?
Yes! Our graduate certificate programs require a bachelor’s degree for admission – no master’s degree required. However, a master’s degree is required for admission to an executive certificate program. For more information on what is required to be admitted to specific online graduate certificate programs, please see the admission requirements section.
What is a graduate certificate program?
Graduate certificate programs provide advanced, selective courses of study for professionals and students who want to broaden their experience. A graduate certificate can help you change jobs, advance your career, or prepare for a master’s degree.
Courses in Liberty’s graduate certificates are transferrable to related graduate programs and bear the same accreditation as Liberty’s master’s degrees. With so many options, you can easily find a graduate certificate to help you fit your desired niche.
What is an advanced certificate?
Advanced certificates are specially designed tracks for specific industry roles that fit into a compact certificate package. Advanced certificates differ from standard graduate certificates in that they are more extensive and cover focused skill areas rather than topics or disciplines.
Liberty’s advanced certificates are especially helpful for military personnel. On their own, advanced certificates are great for moving into specialized industries but also fit well into related doctoral tracks. This tailored approach provides the best use of military benefits while transitioning into a rewarding civilian role from military experience.
What is a graduate certificate vs. a degree?
Graduate certificate programs are shorter in length than degree programs. For example, a master’s degree could take over a year to complete – but a graduate certificate program can typically be completed in 1-2 semesters. Though the credit hour count remains the same, because there are fewer courses, online graduate certificate programs generally cost less than full-length degree programs.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate, $275 per credit hour for graduate, and $300 per credit hour for doctoral courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder**
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practic*ms, internships, or field experiences)
*For eligible current and former service members and their spouses. Learn more!
**Not applicable to certificates. Cannot be combined with the $300/credit hour doctoral military rate.
