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 Certificates

 

Computer Certificates

 

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.

Legal Certificates

 

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.

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 build your musical foundation by learning the basics of music.

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.

Theatre Certificate

Our New Practical Certificate in Theatre is designed for students who wish to have sufficient theatre training to be able to pursue a career in the theatre, or who wish to apply for certain theatre training programs which accept students without a B.A. In addition, this certificate will give students effective communication skills for strength and more confidence in the area of public speaking. Students will also develop a broad range of basic theatre skills, including Acting, and Directing. Students will need to complete 8 required courses finishing with practicums in Acting and Directing. Upon satisfactory completion of 108 hours, the student will be awarded the New Certificate in Practical Theatre. This New Certificate Program in Theatre is not affiliated with the Hunter College Theatre Department.

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, then the Certificate in Translation and/or Certificate in Interpretation may be right for you.