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Credit Certificates

Give yourself a competitive edge with a credit certificate! Employers today are demanding more education from their employees than ever before. A certificate in a specialized area represents knowledge, accomplishments and competencies. What better way is there to position yourself for advancement in your career or to prepare for a new one?

What is a credit certificate program?

A credit certificate program is a sequence of classes that provides the student with core competencies in a specific area while they earn college credits at the same time. Because credit certificate programs usually require only between 9 and 25 credits for completion, this Penn State credential can be completed in a relatively short time. In addition, a credit certificate program can be the gateway to a college degree if desired; courses taken for a credit certificate can be applied toward a degree now or in the future. All of our programs are designed as flexible, convenient opportunities for self-enhancement, higher education, and professional development.

Interested in working towards a credit certificate? Request more information by contacting our Continuing Education office at 570‑675‑9253 or [email protected].

Please note: The University reserves the right to cancel courses
due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.

Undergraduate Credit Certificates

  • Introduction to Business Management Certificate 
  • Introduction to Corporate Communication Certificate
  • Nursing Management Certificate(begins 6/30/22)
  • ERP with SAP Certificate
  • Supply Chain Management Certificate 

Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificates (for educators)

  • PDE Mathematics Coach Endorsement
  • Specialist Certificate: English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Specialist Certificate: Teaching Writing and Literacy

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Professional development opportunities can help you prepare for a new career or enhance your knowledge and skills for career advancement.

Benefits of Certificate Programs

Certificate programs provide a flexible, convenient, short-term opportunity for pro­fessional development, self-enhance­ment, and earning a formal academic credential from Penn State. Credit certificate program courses can “step up,” or be applied, to academic degrees at Penn State.

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Located on a scenic estate just 13 miles from Wilkes-Barre, Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers four-year baccalaureate degree programs, two-year associate degree programs, and a wide range of professional develop­ment oppor­tunities. Our small classes encourage close inter­action with professors who are committed to helping you be successful.
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