Certificate Programs

Change Management Certificate (starting Summer 2024)

• 3 courses

Our Change Management certificate is focused on the people side of the organization, covering topics in consulting, the ability to work and improve teams, and understanding the role of the organization development practitioner. Change is taking place every day both in and outside of organizations. Change management enhances effective organizational change by planning for it, managing it, and reinforcing it. Leaders who successfully adopt change drive organizational success and positive outcomes. Our instructors are continually enhancing course materials to bring in current topics, practices, and research that you can immediately put into practice.

Upon completion of this program students will have gained:

• Organizational Change and Consulting Exploration: Enhanced understanding of organizational change and consulting led by an OD practitioner, including current theory, practice, and trends.
• Organization Development Intervention Proposal: Ability to structure and propose OD interventions, applying principles and concepts to case studies.
• Groups, Teams, and Workplace Trends Identification: Ability to define groups and teams and identifying emerging workplace trends.
• Team Development and Cohesion Building: Ability to assess stages of team development, team building techniques, and methods for fostering cohesion within teams.
• Ethics and Trust in Consulting: Discussions regarding ethical considerations and trust-building in consulting engagements.

Benedictine University’s online Certificate in Data Analytics can be completed as a standalone credential or as part of the CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health program. This graduate certificate is designed for health care professionals seeking to learn statistical methods commonly used in public health efforts in order to inform and improve initiatives through data-driven evidence.

Through asynchronous online courses, students pursuing this certificate learn to use analytical software programs and gain specialized skills in biostatistical methods, applied linear models and categorical data analysis. The certificate prepares graduates to apply their knowledge in a range of careers.

Upon completion of this program students will:

• Apply mathematical and statistical theory and methods to understand and address health problems.
• Collect, organize, interpret and summarize data to provide actionable information on topics such as infectious diseases, air pollution and cancer.
• Gain basic knowledge of a statistical software package used by many organizations, SPSS.
• Learn to utilize and apply statistical methods such as one- and two-way ANOVA, ANCOVA, diagnostics, model building, regression analysis, McNemar’s Test and Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel Method.

Digital Marketing (3-4 courses)

Digital marketing is and continues to be an in-demand skill set that employers look for in an employee. Listed as a top five hard skill year after year on LinkedIn, those looking to fill positions within the field of Marketing, look for digital marketing skills for roles such as: Media Coordinator, Search Manager, Marketing Analyst and more. In fact, the most in demand occupations within this field by volume of job postings are: Digital Marketing Specialist, Digital Account Executive, Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Manager and more. Whether you are looking to gain a better understanding of SEO, Google Analytics, Google Adwords or automation, earning a certificate in Digital Marketing will cover what you need to know.

Upon completion of this program, students will:

• Brand and Marketing Management Enhancement: Deepened understanding of brand and marketing management through exploration of current theory, practice, and trends.
• Automation and AI in Digital Marketing: Exploring the utilization of automation and AI tools in the digital marketing domain.
• Strategic Decision-making and Problem-solving Skills Improvement: Enhanced strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills through analysis of business cases showcasing marketing successes and failures of major international brands.

The online Certificate in Epidemiology, available as a standalone graduate certificate or as a set of electives within the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited Master of Public Health program. This Certificate equips students to apply epidemiologic and research methods to uncover the patterns, causes and effects of disease, and ultimately help solve public health issues.

Through research, education and policy, epidemiologists take on the task of uncovering trends and minimizing the risk and incidence of negative health outcomes. The skills required cross many disciplines from communication to the sciences.

Through this program students will learn to:

• Apply epidemiologic, research and biostatistical principles and methods to address, analyze and solve problems in public health.
• Acquire skills in statistical software applications including Excel, SPSS, and SurveyMonkey.
• Study patterns of health in populations to prevent and control health problems.
• Apply fundamental research principles and methods to improve population health.
• Interpret epidemiologic and research study findings considering potential biases.
• Identify appropriate sampling strategies and data collection methods.
• Develop a survey instrument.
• Communicate findings clearly to both professional and lay audiences.

Health care reform and concerns about public health have drawn attention to the importance of teaching individuals and communities about healthy lifestyles. The online Certificate in Health Education is a health education program designed to train you to participate in or lead health promotion activities, initiatives and programs for communities, private companies, schools and other settings. Examples of topics can include smoking cessation, nutrition and obesity, prenatal care, exercise, depression and mental health, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Health educators may work in a variety of fields, offering great career flexibility. A few of these settings include:

• Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
• Employee assistance programs at private companies
• Social service agencies
• Public health departments
• Medical care settings
• Colleges and universities
• Community organizing nonprofits
• Public and private secondary school

This online certificate is designed for health care professionals who seek to participate in and influence policy development. Professionals in this field need the skills and knowledge to assess the adequacy of current practices and recommend appropriate changes based on societal needs, relevant laws and regulations, and cost effectiveness.

Because health policy development and health care management require a broad base of knowledge across many disciplines, this certificate is applicable to a broad range of health care roles. You will gain essential skills that can be valuable for positions in government, health care organizations, and both for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Health management and policy professionals may seek roles in settings such as:

• Consulting firms
• Health care associations
• Home health agencies
• Hospices
• Hospitals and hospital systems
• Long-term care facilities
• Managed care organizations
• Medical group practices
• Mental health organizations
• Public health departments
• University or research institutions

The past five decades have witnessed a growing public awareness of how diet and nutrition are related to the development and prevention of diseases, which has led to a rising demand for evidence-based information about these connections. This certificate equips students with the ability to identify, evaluate, and translate nutrition-related scientific evidence for the public dissemination, allowing them to be more knowledgeable and marketable in their health profession.

Project Management (3-4 courses)

Project management as a profession has exploded onto the industry landscape, and in the process accentuated the importance of the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. The PMP certification is one of the most coveted certifications in the world and has consistently ranked in the top ten most sought-after certification the past 20 years. The prep course for the certification, offered at Benedictine University, examines current topics in project management, and provides a comprehensive review of the sixth edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Topics include global project management, leadership, management, risk, communication, virtual teams, and project information systems to name a few.

Upon completion of this program students will have gained:

• Traditional Project Management Framework: Understanding and applying the traditional project management framework.
• Financial Decision-making in Project Initiation: Identifying project initiation and gate decisions concerning financial considerations.
• Alignment with Organizational Behavior and Structure: Adapting project planning, execution, and control to fit organizational behavior and structure.
• Earned Value Management for Cost Monitoring: Utilizing earned value management to plan, monitor, and control project costs.
  Dependency and Relations: Identifying dependencies and relationships within a project schedule and reviewing project status based on financials.

In addition, PMI’s Project Management framework, which includes the three domains: People, Process and the Business Environment as well as the 10 knowledge areas, 5 process groups and 49 processes are covered in preparation for the PMP® certification exam; which is administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Lastly, those that do not immediately qualify for the PMP exam, can pursue the Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) certification.

CAPM application information page:
cost: PMI (Project Management Institute)
Member: $225.00 Non-Member: $300.00

PMP application information page:
cost: (Project Management Institute)
Member: $405.00 Non-Member: $575.00

Talent Management (3-4 courses)

Our Talent Management certificate provides students the opportunity to explore cutting-edge concepts in talent management, business intelligence and ethics, enhancing their exposure, knowledge and skills in vital human resource functions. As more companies move from Traditional to Strategic Human Resources models, earning a certificate can be a key differentiator professionally, as companies need leaders who can create strategies to attract and retain talent. This is critical to ensuring necessary resources are in place to meet strategic goals and to fulfill the overall business strategy. Our instructors are continually enhancing course materials to bring in current topics, practices, and research that you can immediately put into practice.

Upon completion of this program students will have gained:

• Information Management Awareness: Students will grasp the significance of managing information in contemporary business contexts
• Cognitive Style Flexibility: Recognizing and adapting individual cognitive styles to broaden leadership potential
• Business Intelligence and Analytics Acumen: Understanding how information can be utilized for competitive advantage and gaining practical experience with relevant tools and technologies.
• HR Strategic Alignment: Understanding the alignment of HR strategies with organizational goals, laws affecting business operations, and challenges faced by HR managers in becoming strategic partners.
• HR Management Competencies: Acquiring fundamental principles of strategic HR management, including engagement strategies, legal/regulatory awareness, day-to-day practices, and career management concepts.