Professional Development

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to take your career to the next level with micro-credentials, seminars, non-degree classes and other non-credit offerings through Clarkson University. As a participant in our Professional Development programs, you can choose from dozens of short, skills-centered options — many offered online — while learning from our world-class faculty and instructors.

Microcredentials

Build skills in topics such as engineering, data science, entrepreneurship or leadership — and prove it to employers — with a microcredential from Clarkson. Clarkson faculty work hand-in-hand with industry partners to develop leading-edge programs in technology, business, the sciences, education and more areas. Earn microcredentials online as a student while you work to advance your skills and prepare for your career.

Advanced Certificates

Clarkson's advanced, graduate-level certificates in business, construction engineering management, education, energy/power, healthcare management, human resource management and supply chain management show employers that you have the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today's competitive global marketplace. Earn a graduate certificate online in less than a year. For those interested in continuing their studies, certificates can be a pathway into a related master's degree

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EMT Certification Courses

Get your certification in emergency medical services (EMS) such as certified first responder (CFR), emergency medical technician (EMT), advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT) or paramedic. Find out more about these hybrid (online and on-campus) classes.

Your Corporate Training Partner

Tap the power of Clarkson University to deliver micro-credential programs tailored to your business. Join partners like IBM, Siemens and Turner Construction and build a training program that helps your business and employees grow.

Develop Your Own Micro-credential Course

Professional Graduate Degrees

Our online graduate degree programs are valuable professional development credentials that are recognized anywhere. Earn a degree online while you work, and set yourself up for advancement or a brand-new career. Choose from programs in business, engineering, education, healthcare, the sciences and more.

Explore Our Graduate Programs

What to Expect

10-12 Hours required to complete most of our micro-credential programs.

10-12

Hours required to complete most of our micro-credential programs.

Learn more about our micro-credential offerings here

24/7 Most classes are online and asynchronous, so you can take them anytime, anywhere.

24/7

Most classes are online and asynchronous, so you can take them anytime, anywhere.

Our flexible curriculums were created with working professionals in mind.

46,000+ Clarkson University's alumni network is deep and worldwide.

46,000+

Clarkson University's alumni network is deep and worldwide.

Spanning industries and sectors at top companies across the globe.

Learn More About Clarkson's Professional Development Opportunities

Need information about how to register for Clarkson's professional development opportunities? Do you have ideas about potential new micro-credentials or want to work with us as a corporate partner? Contact us at microcredentials@hrfjk.com.

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