Learn more about the ODU-Affiliated courses offered in the following areas:
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Looking for a competitive edge? Expand your knowledge in HR and advance your skills by earning the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®).
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The Executive Certificate in Financial Planning prepares individuals for success in the financial planning 行业 and is registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, 公司.
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In just 3 Months, complete this hands-on program taught exclusively by practicing attorneys and judges, focusing on real world skill-sets that are most in demand by law firms and legal divisions.
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Develop new skills and build expertise to advance your career or broaden your knowledge base with these 业务 certificate programs.
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of 国土 Security disciplines and the latest concepts on risk analysis, emergency management, and crisis communication with a GCHS.
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Learn the concepts, management tools and processes required for overseeing projects in the workplace. This certificate also provides the core knowledge needed to successfully pass the PMP Exam.
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ODU's professional leadership certificate teaches you characteristics and skills necessary to lead. Classes focus on organizational/social leadership, and provide students an entry point to the University.
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The Center develops credit-bearing courses, as well as certificate programs for specific groups of professionals.
Education/Teacher Preparation
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This program provides professionals and students the opportunity to learn more about play therapy or to receive the training necessary to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
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Prepare for college admissions, graduate admissions or professional exams including: ACT, 坐, 考试, GRE考试, GMAT and Praxis.
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Let us help you through your journey of becoming a teacher and beyond.
政府
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of 国土 Security disciplines and the latest concepts on risk analysis, emergency management, and crisis communication with a GCHS.
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With input from federal government leaders, this graduate certificate covers: Strategic Management, Contracting Principles, Financial Management, and Cybersecurity, utilizing a hybrid delivery model.
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Learn the concepts, management tools and processes required for overseeing projects in the workplace. This certificate also provides the core knowledge needed to successfully pass the PMP Exam.
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Add to your expertise and gain academic credit with these government certificate programs.
医疗保健
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In just 5 months, the Certified Medical Assistant Program can prepare you for a healthcare career! Earn THREE, in-demand healthcare certifications: Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG Technician & Phlebotomy Technician.
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Prepare for a specialized career at the intersection of health and technology through our flexible self-paced program taught through an engaging online setting. Earn 2 行业-recognized certifications: 前年 A+ and your choice of 前年 Network+ or Certified Electronic 健康 Records Specialist (CEHRS).
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Obtain the knowledge, hands-on experience, and 行业-recognized credentials to stand out in the fast-growing healthcare 行业. Once certified, you will have access to the world's largest training and credentialing network for the business of healthcare.
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Gain the skills and certifications you need for a career working in Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy Practices, Skilled Nursing Facilities, 医院, and 健康/健康 Centers through our self-paced program offered in a dynamic online learning environment.
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This program provides professionals and students the opportunity to learn more about play therapy or to receive the training necessary to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
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Stay current with ongoing professional development courses for healthcare workers.
工程 & 技术
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This course is designed for beginners with no prior IT experience or formal degree. Get an insider’s view into IT 支持 work.
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Expand your knowledge and enhance your skills through our engaging one-day sessions available on campus or live online (synchronous) in 工程, 能源, 安全 and Code, or Project Management.
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Aspiring to become a software engineer, web developer, or IT specialist? This bootcamp is the one for you, providing students with both the engineering and communication skills necessary to build software.
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There is no practitioner in business, 行业, or government who does not have to deal with broken, 拙劣的, or bewildering systems on a daily basis. Departments, organizations, projects, teams, and enterprises are all systems. 简而言之, Systems Thinking provides an alternative way to see, 解释, 是有意义的, and respond to our systems and their ‘wicked’ problems.
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Move ahead with engineering and technology programs for every 行业 and skill level: Ethical Hacking, 前年, Digital Marketing, and electrical, renewable and finance for engineering.