Graduate Certificate Options

Gain a strategic career advantage through the focus and skill set of a certificate.

Our 100% online graduate certificates target professional candidates who are seeking to add value to their career, adapt to change, or increase their knowledge in a particular skill set. Offered within the context of Christian values, these 12-hour certificates are a highly flexible and affordable option for those who are not necessarily seeking to change careers or pursue a graduate degree. Programs include an emphasis in ethics, systems thinking, analytical and critical thinking skills, collaboration skills, written communication, creativity, and technical solutions.

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Graduate Certificates that also Function as MAOL Concentrations

The Certificate in Executive and Workplace Coaching is a 12-credit-hour program designed for those who possess an undergraduate degree and are seeking the expertise and insights needed to provide ethical and effective coaching. Courses are taught by International Coaching Federation credentialed faculty, and curriculum is developed in alignment with the definition of coaching and coaching standards. Because the Harding University Center for Leadership and Development is a fully accredited Level 1 ICF Coaching Education Provider, students who complete the coaching certification earn 96 contact hours and are eligible to test for the Associate Certified Coach Credential. In addition, students may apply the 12 credit hours earned toward the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

For more information about this graduate certificate, visit Certificate in Executive and Workplace Coaching or contact the Center for Leadership & Development at MAOL@harding.edu.

The graduate certificate in human resource management is a 12-credit-hour program designed specifically for students seeking to grow as leaders. Courses are taught by faculty recruited for the program based upon their academic credentials and practical life experience. Through this program, students are provided access to the understanding required for career advancement. This is the ideal program for people who care deeply about people and have a sincere desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. In addition to earning a graduate certificate, students can apply the 12 credit hours earned through the certificate toward the 30-credit-hour Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

For more information about this graduate certificate, you may want to consult the academic catalog or contact the Center for Leadership & Development at MAOL@harding.edu.

The graduate certificate in learning and development is a 12-credit-hour program designed for professionals who are passionate about developing leaders. Each course is taught by highly experienced faculty who possess both the academic credentials and the practical life experience to be reliable guides. If you want to learn how to design and deliver effective training and development programs, this program will provide the competency needed to succeed. In addition to earning the certificate in learning and developments, students can apply the 12 credit hours earned through the certificate toward the 30-credit-hour Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

For more information about this graduate certificate, you may want to consult the academic catalog or contact the Center for Leadership & Development at MAOL@harding.edu.

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