Certificate Programs
Flexible certificate pathways for learners seeking focused academic development, professional growth and continuing education through THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Certificate study can support focused learning, professional development and continued educational progress through a flexible online model.
Focused Learning for Today’s Learners
Certificate programs at THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION provide learners with focused opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in an area of academic or professional interest.
THE A.U.’s flexible online educational model is designed for learners who value accessibility, independent study and the ability to progress through their educational pathway in a way that fits their circumstances.
Certificate pathways may be particularly appropriate for continuing education, professional development, academic exploration or learners seeking to build knowledge before progressing to further study.
Benefits of a Certificate Pathway
Focused Study
Concentrate your educational development around a defined academic or professional area of interest.
Flexible Learning
Study through an online educational model designed to provide flexibility for today’s learners.
Professional Growth
Use focused educational development to support continuing professional learning and career development.
Lifelong Learning
Continue developing knowledge and academic interests at different stages of your educational journey.
Self-Paced Online Education
Learn at Your Own Pace
THE A.U. supports a self-paced online approach that allows learners to organize their educational activity around their individual circumstances and goals.
This model is designed to make continued education more adaptable for working professionals, adult learners and others seeking flexible academic development.
Academic Examination
Where applicable, students may reserve examinations according to the academic requirements and procedures associated with their educational pathway.
THE A.U. does not operate as a marketplace selling individual courses. Students pursue an educational pathway and access the academic services associated with that pathway.
What Certificate Study Can Support
Professional Development
Certificate study can provide an opportunity to strengthen knowledge and continue professional development in a focused area.
Continuing Education
Learners can use certificate pathways as part of an ongoing commitment to education, knowledge development and lifelong learning.
Academic Exploration
A certificate pathway can provide a structured opportunity to explore an academic field before pursuing additional educational development.
Certificate Study Across THE A.U.
Schools & Colleges
THE A.U. brings together academic communities across education, health, business, sciences, humanities, public service and professional development.
Institutes
University institutes provide additional academic and professional areas of study connected with management, finance, psychology, safety, quality and related fields.
Academic Programs
Explore the wider academic program structure and discover pathways available across different levels of higher education.
Where Certificate Study Can Fit
Explore
Identify an academic or professional area that matches your interests and goals.
Enroll
Complete the applicable admissions and registration process for your chosen pathway.
Learn
Engage with your educational pathway through THE A.U.’s flexible online learning model.
Progress
Continue your educational development or explore further academic opportunities.
“Education can remain valuable at every stage of life, whether the goal is professional growth, academic development or continued learning.”
Education Beyond a Single Career Stage
Certificate education can be part of a broader lifelong learning journey. Learners may return to education to develop new knowledge, strengthen existing expertise or explore a different academic direction.
THE A.U.’s flexible educational model is designed to support learners who want higher education to remain accessible and adaptable throughout their lives.
Plan Your Certificate Pathway
Review the Program
Review the applicable certificate pathway and understand its academic requirements.
Understand the Model
Understand THE A.U.’s self-paced online educational approach before enrolling.
Review Tuition
Review tuition and payment information before submitting an application or making payment.
Apply
When ready, complete the applicable application and registration process.
Flexible Higher Education
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION provides flexible educational pathways for learners seeking academic development, professional growth and lifelong learning through an online model connected with Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Explore Certificate Education at THE A.U.
Review the available academic pathways and take the next step toward continued education and professional development.
