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Business Certificate and Diploma Programs

Learn how a business certificate or diploma can help your business career.

Diplomas and Certificates vs. Associate's Degree

student earning her business certificate

Diploma and undergraduate certificate programs in business generally can be completed in less than one year. These programs help students with a high school education gain basic managerial and supervisory, accounting and computer skills necessary for employment in an entry-level or intermediate management position.

Business certificate and diploma programs are generally much shorter (1-month-to-12-months) than associate's degree programs (18-months-to-24-months), so you can enter the work-force sooner. However, many certificate and diploma credits will not count toward an associate's or bachelor's degree.

 

Diploma and Certificate Career Opportunities

Depending on the emphasis of your program, most diploma and certificate programs will prepare you for a career as an:

  • Accounting Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Bookkeeping
  • Computer Office Specialist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Data Entry Operator
  • Office Clerk
  • Office Administration
  • Office Manager
  • Payroll Accountant
  • Word Processor