Online Professional Education Courses

Villanova’s certificate courses meet the evolving skill sets needed by today’s professionals. Whether you are interested in advancing in your current field, changing professions or earning an industry-recognized certification, Villanova’s flexible, 100% online learning environment enables you to balance educational and professional aspirations with life’s commitments.

Advanced Contract Management

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
55.25 PDUs

Learn techniques in deal making and project administration for building successful business partnerships

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Advanced Data Architecture and Intelligence

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
49.25 PDUs

Discover how to apply advanced data architecture and intelligence towards creating innovative business strategies.

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Advanced Process Strategy & Practices

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
80 Military Clock Hours

Learn how to apply proven business strategies to real-world process management situations.

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Applications of Agile Principles

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
58.75 PDUs

Study proven methods for improving results across individual teams and organizations as a whole.

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Essentials of Business Analysis

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
53.25 PDUs

Prepare to enhance the organizational effectiveness of a company by learning to identify, analyze and design processes that improve the communication and application of data

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Essentials of Business Intelligence

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
45 PDUs

Learn to apply the tools used for BI program creation, data warehouse management and business analytics

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Essentials of Business Process Management

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
58.25 PDUs

Explore key tools for enhancing organizational systems and practices.

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Essentials of Commercial Contract Management

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
57.5 PDUs

Study how contract management skills can build relationships, address essential company needs and streamline budgets

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Essentials of Cybersecurity

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
44.75 PDUs

Learn to combat threats and safeguard critical information with current cybersecurity technologies and best practices.

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Essentials of Data Visualization

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
70.25 PDUs

Build new skills for interpreting data, monitoring progress and reporting findings to stakeholders.

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Essentials of Government Contract Management

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
50.25 PDUs

Develop your knowledge of business leadership strategies and legal issues as they apply to the successful management of government contracts.

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Essentials of Lean Six Sigma

4-Week Course
40 Military Clock Hours
10 Military Clock Hours / Week

Learn how to apply proven quality improvement methodologies to real-world projects.

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Essentials of Project Management

4-Week Course
4.2 PDUs
42 Military Clock Hours

Learn to develop practical skills, knowledge and confidence as a project manager.

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Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
42 PDUs

Develop practical finance and accounting knowledge to help make better strategic decisions.

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Foundations of Agile Methodology

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
59.75 PDUs

Discover how to apply Agile methodologies to management of cost, time and scope of a project.

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Human Resource Management

12-Week Course
12 Continuing Education Units
23.25 PDUs

Develop a broad overview of the HR function with a focus on real-life HR issues.

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Leading Agile Teams

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
44.75 PDUs

Solidify the coaching skills to strengthen teamwork and improve the overall results of an organization.

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Lean Six Sigma

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
64 PDUs

Learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma techniques towards creating more efficient business processes and practices.

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Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

16-Week Course
16 Continuing Education Units
160 Military Clock Hours

Practice identifying and implementing improvements for enhanced bottom-line results using Lean Six Sigma.

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Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

12-Week Course
12 Continuing Education Units
120 Military Clock Hours

Prepare to lead company-wide process improvements and earn Master Black Belt certification.

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Mastering Business Analysis

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
8 PDUs

Gain a deeper understanding of business analysis tools and techniques that you can apply at your workplace.

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Mastering Cybersecurity/Security+

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
31.25 PDUs

Explore advanced skills for safeguarding critical systems from threats.

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Mastering Data Management and Technology

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
50.75 PDUs

Expand your knowledge of business intelligence with advanced topics in data modeling, security and strategy.

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Mastering Organizational Effectiveness

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
56.75 PDUs

Explore key human resources concepts used to promote employee engagement and organizational success.

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Mastering Process Methodology & Solutions

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
64.25 PDUs

Learn how to apply essential tools and tactics for successful process improvement.

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Mastering Project Management

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
62.00 PDUs

Explore advanced topics in project development, planning and performance management.

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Maximizing Team Effectiveness

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
51.75 PDUs

Gain a deeper understanding of the strategies used for developing collaborative and effective teams that meet organizational goals.

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Project Management Capstone

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
60.75 PDUs

Demonstrate your understanding of high-level project development and team management skills for the workplace.

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Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep

4-Week Course
4 Continuing Education Units
40 Military Clock Hours

Prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam with faculty guidance, examples and in-depth discussions.

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Six Sigma Green Belt

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
42.25 PDUs

Practice identifying and implementing improvements towards bottom-line results using Six Sigma methodologies.

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Strategic Organizational Leadership

8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units
63.25 PDUs

Explore key strategies for inspiring individuals and teams to be productive, successful and innovative.

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