Programs

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Continuing Education for Educators - University of Phoenix Continuing Teacher Education - University of Phoenix

You can earn the continuing education credits you need for potential re-certification, endorsements or professional growth entirely online. The graduate level courses adhere to a semester time structure.

All interaction is conducted online, so you can participate any time you want. You’ll be required to attend class at least four days a week, but you choose the days. Simply go online to retrieve course materials, questions and assignments from your instructor. You can then study them at your convenience.

Individual Courses - University of Phoenix Human Resources Management Certificate - University of Phoenix

The Certificate Program in Human Resources Management addresses issues that the human resources professional faces daily, from legal matters to staff recruitment and development. This program is designed for those who have the functional responsibility of carrying out the duties of an organization's human resources department, seasoned human resources staff members wishing to keep current, newcomers to the field requiring new knowledge and skills and specialists wanting to broaden their knowledge.

Major topic areas covered include the role of human resources, employment practices, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, safety and health and employee development. Participants acquire knowledge and skills that are essential in addressing the challenges of the human resources profession.

Nursing/Health Care Education Certificate - University of Phoenix

This certificate is designed for health care and nursing professionals interested in pursuing careers in educational or service settings. Current educators can update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and revitalize their teaching and learning strategies. Combining your current professional expertise with the knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, assessment and evaluation and curriculum, and program design will expand and enhance your role as a health care educator. Content can be applied to patient teaching, continuing education or in-service education, community health education, as well as to the role and delivery of academic education.

The certificate program is open to post baccalaureate students and these graduate level credits will also apply toward the completion of a graduate degree in Nursing. Coursework will provide a foundation of knowledge for the novice educator, as well as providing current faculty with new applications and practical skills.

Project Management Certificate - University of Phoenix

The Professional Certificate in Project Management focuses on the professional success of its students. It emphasizes real-world application with assignments designed to apply the newfound skills and knowledge to the workplace. Practical study materials, team activities, and presentations to the class foster teamwork, critical thinking, self-confidence, and application of project technical and leadership skills. This program is consistent with generally accepted project management principles, including the project management processes and knowledge areas.

Transition to Teaching Certificate/Elementary Teacher Education (Indiana) - University of Phoenix

The Transition to Teaching program with specializations in elementary and secondary is designed for individuals interested in gaining the knowledge and expertise required in the field of teaching. The program is an alternative route program designed to meet the academic requirements established for state licensure. The program curriculum is focused on educational foundations, classroom management, instructional methods, assessment and diversity. The elementary program also includes field experiences and a full-time student teaching experience. (24 credits)

California Teachers of English Learners Certificate - University of Phoenix

This certificate program is aligned directly with the Candidate Competency Standards and the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL). The curriculum is designed around the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) standards, and provides candidates with a depth of knowledge regarding current research based theories and research in the specialized instruction of English language development (ELD).

Transition to Teaching Certificate/Secondary Teacher Education (Indiana) - University of Phoenix

The Transition to Teaching program with specializations in elementary and secondary is designed for individuals interested in gaining the knowledge and expertise required in the field of teaching. The program is an alternative route program designed to meet the academic requirements established for state licensure. The program curriculum is focused on educational foundations, classroom management, instructional methods, assessment and diversity. The elementary program also includes field experiences and a full-time student teaching experience. (18 credits)

Special Education Certificate - University of Phoenix

The Certificate in Special Education (CERT/SPE) prepares current certified teachers working in a K-12 regular education environment as special education teachers. This program is designed to provide them with the additional coursework required for certification as a K-12 special education generalist. Coursework in this program includes special education methods, special education assessment and interpretation, characteristics of exceptionalities, transition planning for adolescents with disabilities as well as collaboration with families of students with disabilities. Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of verifiable field experiences, covering a variety of special education settings.

Post Masters Certificate/Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Phoenix

The Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate program prepares advanced practice nurses to function in leadership roles in practice and educational settings. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurses to influence the future of nursing and health care. Graduates of the program are prepared for independent and collaborative decision making in health promotion and maintenance, with an emphasis on primary care across the life span. Graduates are eligible to take the National Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam. There are 41 credits required to complete this certificate program.

Principal Licensure Certificate - University of Phoenix

The Principal Licensure professional certificate program is designed for educators interested in obtaining a license as a P-12 school principal. The standards-based program is designed to provide principal candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be successful school leaders who can apply theory to practice. The program encompasses instructional leadership, organizational management, technology management, and data-driven decision-making. An administrative internship is an integral component of the program, providing candidates with a field-based experience in the various aspects of school administration and supervision.

Gerontology Health Care Certificate - University of Phoenix

This is a certificate that is available to anyone looking to increase their understanding of Gerontology. The changing demographics of the population requiring gerontology health care services are growing at a rapid rate, with the Baby Boomers entering retirement age. Career potential is enhanced by the students' work experience and their application of the knowledge gained from the program.

Graduate Accounting Certificate - University of Phoenix

Students in the Graduate Accounting Certificate program will develop an understanding of accounting concepts and applications. Students will also become competent in the use of appropriate analytical tools and technologies. They will be sensitive to legal, ethical and social values in the conduct and communication of accounting practice and decisions. In addition, students will have an understanding of a portion of the topics required in preparation for the CPA exam: audit and attestation, financial accounting and reporting, regulation, and business environment and concepts.

The Graduate Accounting Certificate is designed for students who want to enhance their accounting management skills, enter the accounting profession, or complete additional coursework required for the CPA exam. While completing this program, students who may be planning to take the CPA exam will utilize CPA Test Preparation software in conjunction with their course work.

This certificate program requires a total of 18 credits: nine credits from the required course of study and nine credits from the accounting electives. Students who successfully complete these courses will be awarded graduate-level credit for each course and a professional certificate upon completion of all courses in the certificate program.

Graduate Human Resources Management Certificate - University of Phoenix

The Graduate Human Resources Management Certificate Program addresses issues that the human resources professional faces daily,from legal matters to staff recruitment and development. This program is designed for those who have the functional responsibility carrying out the duties of an organization’s human resources department; seasoned human resources staff members wishing to keep current; newcomers to the field requiring new knowledge and skills; and specialists wanting to broaden their knowledge. Major topic areas covered include the role of human resources, employment practices, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, safety and health and employee development. Participants acquire knowledge and skills that are essential in addressing the challenges of the human resources profession.

Graduate Marketing Certificate - University of Phoenix

Students in the Graduate Marketing Certificate program will develop an understanding of marketing concepts and applications. Students will develop and communicate innovative approaches to stakeholders in a socially responsible manner and will be well positioned for several professionally recognized marketing certification exams. The Graduate Marketing Certificate is designed for students who want to enhance their marketing skills, enter the marketing profession, or complete additional coursework required for several professionally recognized marketing certification exams.

Visual Communication Certificate - University of Phoenix

The Visual Communication Certificate is available to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for Visual Communication. Students enrolling in the Visual Communication Certificate will learn the graphic design and technology tools to create visual communications that are relevant to organizations. Students in the Visual Communication Certificate will develop a diverse portfolio of rich media that can be used for websites, advertising, corporate reports, business presentations, instructional materials, animated movies and electronic publications that fulfill business and training needs.

Information Systems Security Certificate - University of Phoenix

The Information Systems Security certificate program is available to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for Information Systems Security.

Health Care Informatics Certificate - University of Phoenix

This certificate program is designed for health care and nurse professionals interested in pursuing or advancing in careers associated with health care informatics and technology. Individuals with little or no background in informatics receive an overview of informatics as it relates to delivery within a health care facility. The program is designed to provide the learner with current knowledge in concepts of health care informatics, systems life cycle and data management. The 10-credit specialization is available as a certificate program for post-baccalaureate students. The four courses in the informatics specialization certificate program are available at campuses offering nursing or health care degree programs.

A+ Fundamentals Certificate - University of Phoenix

This program is designed to help students become competent in the areas of computer hardware installation, configuration, maintenance, networking, file management, security and troubleshooting.