Advance Your Career Potential With a Villanova Certificate, 100% Online
Start Dates
Instruction
Gain the skills you need from anywhere.
Villanova University offers a wide variety of 100% online professional education certificate programs for high achieving learners balancing educational and professional aspirations with life’s commitments. Whether you’re looking for a career change or career advancement, we provide the flexible online education to help you get ahead in today’s increasingly competitive global market.
View all of Villanova’s programs – online, on campus and hybrid – by visiting our Program Explorer.
Certificate Programs
To meet the needs of professionals desiring to build expertise and gain immediately applicable skills in a flexible format and short timeframe, Villanova offers a wide range of in-demand programs and courses. Many courses are aligned with professional associations and help you prepare for industry-recognized certifications and credentials that can set you apart from the competition. Instructor-led courses are taught by esteemed faculty experts and, as a student, you will benefit from online coursework supplemented with live class sessions that foster collaboration and networking.
Agile Certificate
24 Weeks 
3 Courses 
$6,059+ Learn to create quality deliverables faster and more efficiently while preparing for Agile and Scrum certification.
Certification Prep
Applied Project Management Certificate
16+ Weeks
3 Courses
$5,883+ Learn to become an expert in project management while preparing for the PMP® or CAPM® Certification exam.
Certification Prep
Business Intelligence Certificate
24 Weeks
3 Courses
$6,059 Learn how to turn data into actionable insights.
Certification Available
Business Process Management Certificate
24 Weeks
3 Courses
6,056+ Learn to increase your organization’s efficiency and performance.
Certification Available
Certificate in Business Analysis
20+ Weeks
3 Courses
$5,883 Develop analytical and problem-solving skills while preparing for industry-recognized Business Analysis certification.
Certification Prep
Certificate in Business Process Improvement Essentials
24 Weeks
3 Courses
$6,059 Learn to maximize operational efficiency.
Certificate in Organizational Leadership
20+ Weeks
3 Courses
$5,531+ Learn soft skills to help you be a more effective leader.
Contract Management Certificate
24 Weeks
3 Courses
$5,883+ Prepare to effectively manage contracts in the private and public sectors.
Certification Prep Certification Available
Cybersecurity Certificate
20+ Weeks
3 Courses
$5,883+ Learn to assess risks and protect critical data from cyber threats.
Certification Prep
Human Resource Management Certificate
24+ Weeks
3 Courses
$5,883+ Learn how to become an effective HR leader from a SHRM Education Partner.
Certification Prep
Lean Six Sigma Certificate
24+ Weeks
3 Courses
$6,059+ Become a change champion at your company by learning how to identify and solve critical business process problems.
Certification Available
Featured Courses
Villanova’s certificate courses meet the evolving skill sets needed by today’s professionals, whether you’re interested in advancing your career or changing professions.
Essentials of Data Visualization
8-Week Course 
8 Continuing Education Units Build new skills for interpreting data, monitoring progress and reporting findings to stakeholders.
Essentials of Lean Six Sigma
4-Week Course
4 Continuing Education Units 
40 Military Clock Hours Learn how to apply proven quality improvement methodologies to real-world projects.
Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
8-Week Course
8 Continuing Education Units Develop practical finance and accounting knowledge to help make better strategic decisions.
Human Resource Management
12-Week Course
12 Continuing Education Units Develop a broad overview of the HR function with a focus on real-life HR issues.
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.
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.
Ready to enroll in an online certificate program or course?*
Get Started Today*For prospective students interested in starting a program on 2/1/2025 or later, please visit here.
Latest Articles
View All Articles
Scrum Ceremonies Explained: What They Are and When to Use Them
If you’ve heard of Scrum, a lightweight framework for product development, you’ve probably heard of the Scrum ceremony. Scrum ceremonies – also known as scrum events – are milestone rituals that guide sprints, the two- to four-week workflow units that make up Scrum projects. Like everything in this framework, Agile Scrum events happen under the […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Academic Calendar outlines the time you have to complete your certificate course. See specific program information for more details.
Shippable course materials vary depending on the course selected. During the course, all electronic course materials are available for download through our online learning management system. Please ask your enrollment representative for more details.
Yes. You can contact a customer service representative at 800-280-9718. Representatives are available to answer your questions or help you resolve any concerns. You can also contact our technical support department at 800-742-1309.
You can register anytime and begin the program on the first of the month.
Your course may include exams, research papers, discussion boards, projects and other types of assignments where you will demonstrate mastery of the concepts.
No, your certificates are the same as if you took the program in a campus-based setting.
Many of Villanova University’s online certificate programs help individuals prepare for industry certifications, which are awarded by the following associated organizations (see specific programs for additional information):
National Contract Management Association (NCMA®) – CCCM, CFCM, CPCM
Project Management Institute (PMI) – PMP®, CAPM®, PMI-ACP®
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) – CBAP®, CCBA®
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) – SHRM-CPTM, SHRM-SCPTM
Scrum.org – Professional Scrum MasterTM (PSM)
PMP, PMI-ACP and CAPM are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
Most classes start on the first of each month and are offered on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.* Because there is no lengthy application process for these professional development programs, students can usually begin the month immediately following the month they enroll.
*Courses may be canceled from time to time, in which case students will be notified as soon as possible.
Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies issues Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the college’s professional certificate programs and courses. CEUs may be used as education hours towards certification and re-certification for certain accrediting organizations and can be required by employers for tuition assistance purposes. CEU’s appear on Villanova University’s Certificate of Completion.
