Certificate Programs

Brookdale Careers in Gerontology

A Certificate from the Brookdale Center is a professional credential recognized by practitioners in the gerontological field. Coursework ensures that those entering or already in the field have the necessary education and appropriate skills to meet the requirements of practice in a variety of service settings.

Business Communication Certificate

In the “Business Communication” certificate program students concentrate on written and oral communication, and individual and team projects. The curriculum was created to prepare students for communication specialist roles in entertainment, health care, public relations, advertising, publishing, technology, and many other professional areas.

Computer Certificates

 

Finance & Accounting Certificate

This certificate program provides an understanding of the finance decision-making process and insights into how financial markets function. The curriculum provides an integral part of the education for students seeking finance positions in financial institutions, industry, government or nonprofit institutions.

Fitness Instructor Program

The need for qualified fitness instructors continues to grow. To meet this demand in a competent and professional way, Hunter College, with top fitness experts, created a hands-on program that will train you for a career in the fitness arena.

Interior Design

An exciting career in Interior Design begins at Hunter College! Whether you choose to become a professional interior designer or learn remodeling skills for planning and decorating your home or office, this program will meet your needs! Hunter College has successfully offered this program for more than a decade. The focus of this program is to stress individual hands-on courses that are practical and will teach the latest in today’s personal design.

Marketing Certificate

The Certificate in Marketing is ideal for those who are searching for an entry level marketing position or who already are in an entry level position and are seeking an understanding of the subject. Students will get the knowledge necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities faced by today's marketer. This certificate consists of 6 required courses plus two electives. The program consists of 121 hours of instruction.

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate

The Certificate program in Medical Coding and Billing will prepare students for a dynamic career in the health care industry. The Certificate Program in Medical Coding and Billing will prepare the student to step right into positions such as medical coder, abstracter, coding specialist, coding compliance auditor, reimbursement manager, collection supervisor, and billing compliance specialist.

Microsoft Office/Office Assistant

This certificate program teaches you the essential tools needed to work in a wide spectrum of office industries. The Microsoft Office Certificate helps you acquire the knowledge and experience to use the many different Microsoft applications. In addition to Microsoft Office, the Office Assistant Certificate will teach you the practical skills needed to launch your career in an office setting. Adding these certificates to your resume will demonstrate that you have a strong foundational knowledge and the skills to use Microsoft Office and work effectively as an Office Assistant.

Music Certificate

This Certificate is for beginners, or those with moderate knowledge of music, who want to enhance their skills or go on to pursue other musical opportunities. The key to being a total musician lies in accumulating knowledge of music and all its relationships to other disciplines. This program will help you to build your musical foundation by learning the very basics of music.

Professional Writing Certificate

This certificate is aimed at students who have good English oral skills, but are failing to communicate effectively in their writing. These classes will help you to master the grammatical foundations of the English language. You will learn to develop and enhance your English writing proficiency for business and academic studies.

Real Estate Certificate

The Real Estate Certificate prepares students for the New York State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson exam, a required step on the road to a successful career in real estate.

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate

Small business is critical to the United States economy. Whether you want to open a traditional store-front, a home operation, an online venture, or simply learn the foundations of business, this certificate equips you with the knowledge and skills you need.

Translation and/or Interpretation

One of the fastest-growing needs of the New York metro community is for qualified and professionally trained interpreters and translators. If you are fluent in English and Spanish and looking to add a skill to your resume, than the Certificate in Translation and/or Certificate in Interpretation may be right for you.

Legal Certificates