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Professional Certificates

Explore the professional certificates offered by SESP. In addition to these options, which require an application, a variety of executive education options are available in the following fields:

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Leading AI-Powered Organizational Change Certificate

Helps students hone their leadership skills by learning how to integrate human-centered design with AI and developing technologies. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Priority Deadline 1: Jan. 24, 2025 | Priority Deadline 2: April 1, 2025 | Final Deadline: June 10, 2025
Start Date: Fall
Modality: Hybrid
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AI for the Design of Learning Certificate

You'll explore how AI can transform education to make learning more relevant and effective. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Priority Deadline 1: Jan. 24, 2025 | Priority Deadline 2: April 1, 2025 | Final Deadline: June 10, 2025
Start Date: Fall
Modality: Hybrid
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Graduate Certificate in Technology, People, and Policy

A graduate certificate that helps students understand the interaction between novel technology, human development, and policy-making. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Priority Deadline 1: Jan. 24, 2025 | Priority Deadline 2: April 1, 2025 | Final Deadline: June 10, 2025
Start Date: Fall
Modality: Hybrid
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Designing for Organizational Effectiveness Certificate

Students learn to lead change with a spirit of co-creation. The certificate can be integrated into the MS in Learning & Organizational Change or it can be earned as a stand-along graduate-level credential. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: April or June
Start Date: September
Modality: Hybrid
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Higher Education Foundations Certificate

Higher Education Foundations Certificate (HEFC) students are introduced to the concept of institutional heterogeneity, core concepts in student development theory and budget philosophies, strategies, and structures. The certificate can be integrated into the MS in Higher Education Administration and Policy or it can be earned as a stand-alone graduate-level credential. Both full- and part-time enrollment options are available. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Rolling
Start Date: March, June or September
Modality: In Person
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Higher Education Organization Management Certificate

Higher Education Organization Management Certificate (HEOMC)students will develop the skills to inform evidence-based practices and policies for managing higher education organizations effectively and addressing the complex challenges and opportunities facing these institutions. The certificate can be integrated into the MS in Higher Education Administration and Policy or it can be earned as a stand-alone graduate-level credential. Both full- and part-time enrollment options are available. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Rolling
Start Date: March, June, or September
Modality: In Person
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Higher Education Student Access & Success Certificate

Higher Education Student Access and Success Certificate (HESASC)student learn about factors that influence students - from beginning in high school to completing post-undergraduate education. The certificate can be integrated into the MS in Higher Education Administration and Policy or it can be earned as a stand-alone graduate-level credential. Both full- and part-time enrollment options are available. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Rolling
Start Date: June, March or September
Modality: In Person
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Leading Equity & Inclusion in Organizations Certificate

The Leading Equity and Inclusion in Organizations Certificate (LEIOC) program is a four-quarter learning experience that prepares professionals to lead and design diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) change efforts. The certificate can be integrated into the MS in Learning & Organizational Change or it can be earned as a stand-along graduate-level credential. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: November or April
Start Date: Summer
Modality: In Person
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Learning & Organizational Change Certificate

The Learning and Organizational Change Certificate is designed experienced professionals seeking to develop additional expertise across three core areas of study: learning and performance, strategy and knowledge, and strategic change. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Rolling
Start Date: Spring or Fall
Modality: In Person
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Organizational & Leadership Coaching Certificate

In the Organizational & Leadership Coaching Certificate, students gain a nuanced understanding of how people in organizations learn and develop. The certificate can be integrated into the MS in Learning & Organizational Change, earned as a stand-along graduate-level credential or taken as an executive education option. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: November or January
Start Date: Spring
Modality: In Person
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Strategic Change Management Certificate

In the Strategic Change Management Certificate, students look deeply at the theory and practices behind learning, human performance, and social networks in organizational settings. The certificate can be integrated into the MS in Learning & Organizational Change, earned as a stand-along graduate-level credential or taken as an executive education option. Learn How to Apply.

Application Deadline: Rolling
Start Date: Spring or Fall
Modality: In Person
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Organizational Dynamics Certificate

Students admitted to the MOD program will have the option to earn a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Dynamics by completing a four-course sequence and the associated co-curricular elements. This certificate provides an alternative to completing the MOD degree for students who cannot complete the full degree within one year. 

Application Deadline: June 10, 2025
Start Date: Fall
Modality: In Person
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