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Featured: Certificate Programs

Leadership and Team Development

This course is a Leadership Development focused class with an emphasis on Talent Management, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Conflict Management and Career Acceleration. This course is designed to deepen your leadership skills and business knowledge to help you attract, develop and retain talented and motivated employees. With enhanced skills in communication, talent management, career acceleration and…

Software Quality Assurance and Testing

In this course, we will learn the basics of manual software testing and best practices and that will equip you to start in a career of software testing. Have you ever opened your banking app on your computer or mobile device and asked … “did anyone test this?” or “why is this so slow”? This…

Data Analytics

This course will introduce popular data mining methods for extracting knowledge from data. The principles and theories of data mining methods will be discussed and subsequently related to tackling data mining issues. Enroll today and master the skills to harness data, and mine it for informing business-critical decisions. No matter your industry, this course will…

Healthcare and Legal Translation and Interpreting

The UNO Certificate Program in Translation and Interpreting (UNO-CPTI) is the only combined legal and healthcare translation and interpreting certificate program in the state of Louisiana. This non-degree program prepares students for careers as professional translators and interpreters of Spanish in both legal and healthcare fields.

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)

Nationwide, healthcare is one of the fastest growing fields for new jobs. This 100% online course will prepare you for a career in healthcare as a medical assistant and billing/coding specialist. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association…

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) + Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) (Vouchers Included)

Become A Certified Medical Assistant And Health Records Specialist This course will train you to become a critical healthcare team member. Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of healthcare facilities to aid in patient care and in-office procedures. They are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the…

Certified Professional Life Coach (Exam Included)

The Certified Professional Life Coach course teaches the Core Competencies of the International Coach Federations (ICF). The ICF is the leading organization dedicated to advancing the coaching profession through high standards, independent certification, and a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. You will learn ICF-recognized protocols and use these to build your own distinctive coaching…

CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)

Prepare for CompTIA A+, NETWORK+ and SECURITY+ Certification The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is considered the world’s leading technology association. Since its founding in 1982, CompTIA has set standards for certification in IT support, from hardware and devices to networks and cybersecurity. This 100% online course will help you gain the knowledge and skills…

Freight Broker/Agent Training

Learn How to Start Your Freight Brokerage From licensing and operations to sales and marketing, learn how to get your broker license and start a successful freight brokerage – 100% online and at your own pace!  “This course used real life examples and different learning materials that still help us operate a business,” Kay P., United…

Human Resources Professional

The Human Resources Professional course prepares you for a career and professional certification in human resources (HR). This course explores the foundational aspects of HR, including human resource laws, hiring disciplines, and labor relations. You will learn industry-recognized practices that align with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management…

The Complete Project Manager with CAPM and PMP Prep

Project Management Certification Preparation The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and the Project Management Professional (PMP®) are the leading credentials for project managers across a variety of industries. This 100% online course will teach you fundamentals of the project management based on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body…

Online Childcare Development Training

Become a Child Development Associate (CDA) Childcare development specialists play crucial roles in the education and development of many children. They are responsible to provide safe, nurturing environments, help children learn cognitive, emotional and physical skills and grow during their most formative years. This 100% online course prepares you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA)…

Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner Solutions Architect (Vouchers Included)

Become an AWS Solutions Architect As computing moves to the cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most widely adopted cloud platform. Its 200 data centers help customers lower costs, grow their organizations, and create innovation. This 100% online course provides you with the knowledge to prepare for the first-level AWS Cloud Practitioner, the…

The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist Program

Medical records and health information technicians are a rare breed. Their work is technical, but they bring a lot more to the table than tech knowledge. They’re also effective communicators with strong analytical skills. Here’s a brief look at what they’re day-to-day might look like: Reviewing patients’ records for timeliness, completeness, and accuracy. Tracking patient…

The Caregiver Course

Reality check: the healthcare industry would completely fall apart without exceptional caregivers. They act with integrity. They’re strong communicators. They’re compassionate. And they make every patient feel heard, valued, and respected. A world without caregivers is like a world without art or music—and that’s a world we don’t want to live in. This course is…

The Child Care Administration Program

Child Care Administration Training: A Tiny Investment for Infinite Success You’re busy. You’ve got bills to pay. And you need stability. With one small investment, you could find yourself in a career that’ll provide the peace of mind, salary, and job satisfaction you’ve been looking for. And guess what? You could have it all in…

Online Hemodialysis Technician Program

Hemodialysis Tech Training: A Tiny Investment for Infinite Success Ready for a career that has a real, meaningful impact on people’s lives? This program was designed to help you become a certified clinical hemodialysis technician so you can provide a life-saving service to patients. You’ll learn to prepare and operate the hemodialysis machine, take vital…

Veterinary Assistant

Do you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? This intensive course will provide the information you need to become a productive member of a veterinary team. The course is designed for people who want to work as veterinary assistants at veterinary hospitals and for those already employed in…

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of health care facilities to aid inpatient treatments and clinical operations. They are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of doctors and other health care professionals. The 100% online course will prepare you to work as a Certified Clinical…

Medical Office Manager (CPPM) (Vouchers Included)

Medical office managers and administrative medical assistants are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who can handle a broad range of duties, including patient registration, telephone, scheduling, medical records, accounts receivable, data entry, compliance regulations, human resources, and health information. This in-depth program combines several programs, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Certified…

Patient Care Technician

Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)

Become A Certified Physical Therapy Aide Physical therapy aides work with physical therapists to provide a positive experience for patients undergoing physical therapy treatment. This 100% online course will teach you the concepts, skills and practices to become a certified physical therapy aide. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the American Medical…

CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)

Certified Ethical Hacker (Voucher Included)

ACE Personal Trainer with Fitness and Health Internship

Registered Behavior Technician Training and Competency Assessment (Voucher Included)

As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®), you can seek professional opportunities in a variety of growing industries not limited to psychiatric technicians and aids, behavioral disorders and mental health, and education. The RBT training requirement includes the theory of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and provides you with the required 40-hour training needed before scheduling an…

Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online with Payroll Practice and Management

This online course bundle covers all the essential areas of bookkeeping and payroll management. The key to overseeing a company’s finances is knowing how to balance books, track finances, and administer pay. These responsibilities may fall to one professional well-versed in both disciplines for many small businesses today. You will first learn how to utilize…

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Voucher + Lab Included)

Phlebotomy Technicians are essential to proper healthcare worldwide as they are responsible for drawing blood needed for tests, donations, transfusions, and research. As the population ages and diseases spread across the globe, the need for qualified phlebotomists will only increase. The asynchronous, online phlebotomy certification course includes simulation experience through the inclusion of a lab…

NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (Exam Included)

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients. Upon completing this nutrition…

Dental Assistant

This program was designed to help you pass the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam with American Medical Technologists (AMT) and the NELDA component exams (AMP, ICE, RHS). It’ll also prep you for long-term success as part of a dental care team. In addition to thorough procedural knowledge, impressive office skills, and equipment-handling expertise, you’ll end…

Medical Assistant

Our online medical assistant program is developed by industry professionals with decades of real-world experience. An over-achieving curriculum ensures that you’re the best of the best. It thoroughly trains you on both routine patient care and clinical office procedures. But it’s way more than just training. Thanks to our vast network of partners, you’ll get…

Patient Care Technician

Craving a career that has a direct, positive impact on peoples’ lives? This patient care technician program was designed to help you become a certified patient care tech so you can provide basic care to folks who need it. You’ll learn to bathe, feed, manage supplies, collect lab specimens, and take the vital signs of…

Pharmacy Technician

Your pharmacy technician training will prepare you to work under the guidance of a pharmacist. You’ll be a crucial member of the team and a critical part of keeping the pharmacy running smoothly. A day in your new life will likely include the following: Verify prescription information and dosage. Assist in formulating, labeling, and dispensing…

Optical Manager

In this online course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to become an optician and prepare for the Basic American Board of Opticianry (ABO) exams. This includes the NOCE (National Opticianry Competency Exam) and the CLRE (Contact Lens Registry Exam), required by many states to work as opticians or as a stepping-stone to…

EKG Technician Certification Online

Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management (Voucher Included)

Delve into the world of entrepreneurship, from generating an idea to writing a business plan. In this course, you will refine your startup idea as you prepare for the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification. You will learn all business areas of an entrepreneurship venture, such as legal structure and requirements, funding sources, intellectual property law,…

Social Entrepreneurship (Voucher Included)

Ready to develop the skills and strategies to become a leader in the nonprofit sector while learning the fundamentals needed to launch your own business? In this course bundle, you will learn the most important aspects of nonprofits, including how to start a nonprofit and delve into the world of business, from generating an idea…

Sterile Processing Technician

The Sterile Processing Technician Training is designed to help you build a strong foundation in healthcare knowledge and skills, from an understanding of how HIPAA regulations apply to your work to standard sterile processing procedures. Your coursework will also help prepare you to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam offered through…

The Mental Health Technician Program

This program provides a comprehensive overview of how mental health technicians treat patients coping with a variety of mental health issues like drug and alcohol addiction, physical abuse, depression, anxiety, etc.

Certified Paralegal (Voucher Included)

Paralegals play a vital role in the legal profession. These qualified professionals take on a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to drafting legal documents in traditional law office settings and in the corporate, government, and public arenas. Formal training is a critical part of preparing for a career as a paralegal. The Paralegal…

Certified Residential Interior Designer

If you love coming up with creative designs and interior decorating that will turn a house into a home—or add a unique touch to any space—and want to make those dreams a reality, our interior design certification course is for you. This residential interior design course is perfect for both aspiring and current designers who…

Residential Electrician

With booming infrastructure, new energy conservation projects, and an aging workforce, demand for skilled electricians is on the rise. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs for electricians will increase 9% through 2030, with around 84,000 job openings for electricians estimated each year. The Residential Electrician course is designed to teach you the…

Full Stack Software Developer

Whether you’re new to web development or want to build on existing skills, this full stack developer course will teach you how to create and maintain full-service websites. You will learn all the significant aspects of front-end, back-end, and full-stack development through several milestone exercises and a hands-on project. Throughout the course, you will build…

Certified Technical Writer

Effective communication is essential in today’s business world. Technical writers are professional communicators whose role varies across industries and contexts. They may create manuals and instruction documents, write grant proposals for nonprofit organizations, manage social media accounts, or create compliance documents for pharmaceutical companies. They may work in industries as different as aeronautical engineering and…

Adobe Certified Professional (Vouchers Included)

There is a strong demand for Adobe Creative Suite skills. In this Adobe Certified Professional course, you will learn five of the most often used Adobe programs: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Animate (formerly Flash). You will also read short lessons, complete exercises, watch video demos and reviews of exercises, take quizzes and exams, and…

Certified Bookkeeper

Overview This unique, comprehensive online bookkeeping certification course is designed for professional bookkeepers. It reinforces key bookkeeping concepts, definitions, and calculations you have likely encountered in your bookkeeping education and career and prepares you for the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) national certification exam. Throughout this bookkeeper training, you will have access to resources…

Professional Grant Writing

Ready to develop the skills and strategies you need to become an integral part of one of the world’s fastest-growing professional certification sectors—grant writing? In the Professional Grant Writing course, you will further the ideals and goals of your career track by learning about the required competencies that can lead to an internationally recognized certification…

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) (Voucher Included)

Clinical medical assistants are skilled multitaskers who help maximize the healthcare team’s productivity. Medical assistants enable a healthcare facility to operate more efficiently, which increases revenue and provides a positive experience for patients. For physicians, clinical medical assistants help manage the increasing complexities of practice management and patient care. According to the U.S. Bureau of…

Chartered Tax Professional

Overview A Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) is someone who has completed a specific series of tax courses in individual and small business income tax preparation. This nationally recognized innovative online certificate course enables you to start working and earning money while completing coursework toward the CTP professional credential. After successfully completing this course, you will…

Web Design Professional

With more than 3 billion people using the Internet, the future of retail, learning, and most other industries, is online. This means web designers are needed to create and maintain those websites. If you’re looking to use your creative skills in today’s digital landscape, this Web Design Professional course is for you. This course will…

Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep

The Mastering Project Management with PMP Prep course will provide you with a deeper understanding of project management concepts and applications in the workplace. As you obtain a detailed exploration of these essential topics and concepts—all on your own time—you will further gain an intermediate to advanced level of comprehension. You will learn about project…

Catering Professional

The Catering Professional provides the foundational skills needed for a career in the catering and events industry by teaching the elements of catering services, including overseeing events and functions and collaborating with other catering services. You will gain the ability to plan for successful food preparation and apply beverage management requirements. This course will also…

Certified Destination Wedding Planner

Destination weddings are a growing industry, and this course prepares you to expand into planning destination events. Destination wedding planning can include traveling to day-of events or making all arrangements remotely. Planners receive commission payments from resorts, hotels, and booked activities. This course walks you through the steps you need to receive commissions for destination…

Certified Master Wedding and Event Planner

From weddings to conventions, events need a master planner to ensure all aspects run smoothly. If you’re serious about an event planning career, this online certification course will set you up for success. You will be mentored by industry leaders and gain the skills needed to translate a client’s vision into a reality. With successful…

Certified Wedding Planner

Become a skilled wedding planner and enter the world of creativity and organization, where you will help couples celebrate their special day. Train for a career filled with joyful events! In this online wedding planner course, you will master the fundamentals of planning, orchestrating, and delivering stunning weddings and parties. This course allows you to…

Hotel Management

Overview This course will introduce you to the range of hotels in operation and their management policies. The principles learned can be transferred to multiple accommodation types such as hotels, motels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, and any other business that provides accommodation or lodging. You will gain an understanding of the complexities of hotel management…

Household Manager

This course is designed to train for the role of household manager. You will learn the necessary administrative skills and HR procedures needed to manage an entire staff and run a home. This course covers subjects from selecting property vendors, planning and managing events, interviewing staff to home systems and how to manage these operations.…

Master Event Design

The events industry has gone through a restructuring, and most venues now require a professional planner or designer to have professional training and certifications to be granted access to their facility as an approved vendor. This quality increase has resulted from the pandemic and the need to elevate quality standards at every level. Since then,…

Preston Bailey’s Signature Wedding & Event Design

Distinguish yourself as a professional event designer by taking this course. You will learn to design event details from top to bottom including the design surrounding the activities that make an event come to life. In many cases it is the designer that extracts the emotional and personal elements of a client and weaves those…

Restaurant Management

As one of today’s most in-demand jobs, the salary for a restaurant manager is over $50,000 on average. To become a successful restaurant manager, you must acquire the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to execute all elements of a restaurant business. Restaurant Management provides this foundation by teaching each aspect of the process; from…

Travel Agent Training

Overview Together, travel and tourism make up one of the world’s largest industries. While independent travel booking is on the rise, travel agents continue to play a vital role in luxury, corporate, and group travel. As the industry continues to expand, now is the perfect opportunity to become a skilled travel agent.  This online travel…

Virtual Hybrid Event Planning

Overview The global virtual events market was valued at $114.12 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4% from 2022 to 2030. Digital platforms allow users to participate in any event remotely, regardless of location. Several web-based systems can be used to connect attendees from all…

CompTIA Data+ Training Boot Camp

With data playing an ever-increasing role in today’s business and technology landscape, the demand for skilled data professionals is higher than ever. Upon completion of this data analysis course, you will have the knowledge needed to pass the CompTIA Data+ exam as well as valuable data skills for nearly any industry or role. This in-depth…

Cybersecurity Boot Camp

The global cybersecurity market size is estimated to grow from $217 million in 2021 to $345 million in 2026—with 33% employment growth by 2030. In addition, you can expect to command a salary range anywhere from $70,000 – $160,000, depending upon experience, with the median average salary being $103,000. To meet this increased demand, the…

Ethical Hacking Dual Certification Boot Camp (CEH and PenTest+)

This comprehensive boot camp teaches you how to use the tools and techniques used by cybercriminals to perform an ethical hack on your organization. You will learn ethical hacking methodologies and gain hands-on hacking experience in our cloud-hosted cyber range, including reconnaissance, gaining access to systems, exploiting vulnerabilities, and exfiltrating data. You will gain the…

Microsoft Azure Dual Certification Boot Camp

The Microsoft Azure Dual Certification Boot Camp teaches you vital Microsoft Azure administration and security skills through hands-on labs and expert instruction. The intensive training prepares you to pass the two exams necessary to become a Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate and Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate. You will build your knowledge through hands-on…

(ISC)² CCSP® Training Boot Camp

The (ISC)² CCSP® Training Boot Camp is a comprehensive program designed to build your skills around securing cloud-based environments. You will learn about cloud architecture and design requirements, operational and compliance issues, and the security of cloud data, applications, and infrastructure. You will leave the boot camp fully prepared to earn your CCSP certification, one…

Home Inspection Certificate

Certified Administrative Professional (Voucher Included)

To be a successful administrative professional, you must possess the skills to handle a wide variety of workplace tasks and scenarios. The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) course serves two purposes. First, it prepares you to take the CAP exam offered by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Second, it provides you with a broad…

Cloud Engineer IT Professional Program

New: Boot Camps!

CompTIA Security+ Training Boot Camp

(ISC)² CCSP® Training Boot Camp

CompTIA Data+ Training Boot Camp

ISACA CISA Training Boot Camp

CompTIA Network+ Training Boot Camp

CompTIA A+ Training Boot Camp

(ISC)² CAP® Training Boot Camp

Cisco CCNA Associate & CyberOps Associate Training Boot Camp

Microsoft Azure Dual Certification Boot Camp

AI Machine Learning Boot Camp

Featured Fundamentals and Workshops

Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health

Emotional Intelligence (E.I.) for Leaders (UNO Campus)

Start Your Own Small Business

Managing Team and Individual Performance (UNO Campus)

Strategic Thinking: Planning and Execution (UNO Campus)

Featured Externships

Pharmacy Technician

Patient Care Technician

Online Hemodialysis Technician Program

Medical Assistant

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