University of Virginia Online Certificates

The Accounting Certificate prepares individuals to assume greater responsibility for the accounting function by providing a foundation in accounting, auditing, taxation, commercial law, and managerial finance. The 10-course, 30 post-baccalaureate credit certificate also provides the required coursework and hours to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.

The 7-course noncredit Certified Financial Planning Certificate provides the skills and knowledge necessary for obtaining CFP^® Certification. Coursework addresses competencies in financial planning, insurance, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and ethics.

The 6-course, 18-credit online Graduate Cybersecurity Management Certificate is designed to provide managers and information technology professionals with the essential tools needed to identify cyber threats; devise appropriate defense strategies; develop policy; plan and conduct security assessments; and understand the ethical, legal, and regulatory environment as it relates to operating in cyberspace.

Bachelor’s degree is required to participate in this program.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences Management is a 6-course, 18-credit certificate that provides a foundation of management competencies for individuals working in health care and looking to advance into entry-level positions in health care management.

The Graduate Leadership in Human Resources Management certificate addresses functional areas of human resources for professionals at the beginning and middle stages of their careers. The 5-course, 15-credit certificate includes training in the management of organizations, organizational development, staffing and career management, legal and ethical issues, and other key topics in human resources leadership such as diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Each course counts for 45 recertification Professional Development Credits (PDCs) by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

The Certificate in Leadership provides a solid foundation of leadership and management competencies that can be applied immediately in the workplace. The 18-credit Graduate certificate (6 courses) is uniquely designed for individuals interested in developing their personal leadership style, while focusing on one of three areas: general leadership, technology leadership, or project management.

The Graduate Certificate in Procurement & Contracts Management provides advanced training to individuals seeking mid-level to senior-level roles in the industry. The 6-course, 18-credit Graduate certificate prepares students for the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) and Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) exams and focuses on the core competencies recognized by the National Contract Management Association.

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management provides a core framework and information on how to apply a wide range of tools in order to be an effective project manager. The 6-course, 18-credit certificate prepares students for the Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) exam and that each courses counts as 45 Professional Development Units (PDUs) by the Project Management Institute.

The Public Administration Graduate Certificate provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to meet the administrative and management challenges of today’s public sector and nonprofit organizations. The 5-course, 15-credit certificate prepares students for public service leadership roles.

The Undergraduate Cloud Computing Certificate is designed so that students can learn job-ready skills in a growing field while earning a credential from one of the nation’s top-ranked public universities. The 6-course, 18-credit certificate offers live and asynchronous online class sessions. Students will prepare to sit for AWS certifications, specifically the Foundational-level AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and the Associate-level AWS Certification exams in the Architect (Solutions Architect) or Operations (SysOps Administrator) pathways.

The 6-course, 18-credit Undergraduate Cybersecurity Analysis Certificate provides foundational knowledge and skills for cybersecurity professionals at two distinct stages of their careers. Undergraduates gain a detailed understanding of security vulnerabilities, attacks, threats, and mitigation solutions in the context of today’s cyber.

The 6-course, 18-credit Undergraduate Information Technology Certificate online provides the knowledge and skills necessary for liberal arts graduates, career changers, and other professionals moving into entry-level and mid-level positions as systems and business analysts, web design and application developers, technical sales and marketing professionals, quality assurance experts, and consultants.