Kaplan University offers a broad selection of programs that
address the career goals of working adults from a variety or
professional disciplines. We offer certificate, associate and
bachelor degrees in Business and Information Technology that
prepare students to be effective in their fields. Our emphasis is
on real-world knowledge and skill development, and we offer
programs from which students learn concepts and techniques they
can use to take control of their professional destinies. Our
courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skill
you need to move to the next level in your career plan.
Kaplan University gives you the control to schedule your
education. There are no job interruptions, travel expenses or
hours spent searching the campus map. Go to class anytime,
anywhere 24/7. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of online
education at Kaplan University also allows for innovative
web-based learning opportunities via message boards, online
readings, academic exercises and web field trips.
Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
The Business and Finance Sector online certificate programs have
been created specifically for experienced professionals who want
to expand their career options. Choose the online certificate
that meets your professional goals. For further details about a
program, click on the certificate that interests you.
Financial Planning Certificate
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Become a financial planner. Manage your clients' finances -
income, assets, and tax management. Forge detailed plans to
outline how your clients can best achieve their financial goals.
Work independently as a consultant or with banks, brokerage
firms, insurance companies, accounting firms, and more.
The following financial services professions are ideally suited
to the field of financial planning:
- Insurance
- Financial advising
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Banking
- Securities and investments
Career changers and other interested individuals are also
encouraged to apply.
Six Sigma Certificate
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Earn a Six Sigma quality control management certificate online.
Consider our Six Sigma Certificate program if you are interested
in a career that helps businesses improve production with a
disciplined, data-driven approach that reduces defects from every
product, process and customer transaction. As a Six Sigma quality
professional, you will gain breakthrough knowledge on how to
improve processes to do things better, faster and at a lower
cost. The Six Sigma process can be used to improve every facet of
business; from production, to human resources, to order entry, to
technical support. Unlike quality improvement efforts of the
past, Six Sigma provides tangible business results and savings
directly traceable to the bottom line.
Project Management Certificate
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Become a project manager. Achieve organizational goals while
optimizing resources including time, money, and human capital. As
you maximize return on investment for your organization, you will
advance your career toward the corner office. Utilize your
project management skills in a multitude of industries including
business, information technology, construction, financial
services, engineering, or health care, to name a few.
The following professionals are ideally suited to the field of
project management:
- Business
- Information technology
- Construction
- Insurance
- Financial services
- Health care
- Training and education
- Manufacturing
- Government
- Utilities
- Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Pharmaceuticals
- Real estate
- Consulting
- Aerospace
- Resources (agriculture, mining, etc.)
- Food and beverage
Risk Management Certificate
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Become a risk manager. Establish a risk management career
dedicated to risk control and loss prevention for property,
liability, human resource, and net income risks. Learn to assess
risks, evaluate risk management solutions, make decisions under
conditions of uncertainty, and monitor a risk management system.
Prepare to advance your career through enterprise risk
management. Work independently or as a risk manager in a variety
of business practice settings, including risk management, loss
prevention, operations, and more.
The following professionals are ideally suited to the field of
risk management:
- Business
- Management
- Insurance
- Finance
- Accounting
- Government
- Retail
- Utilities
- Independent consultants
Career changers and other interested individuals with at least an
associate's degree are also encouraged to apply.
Executive Coaching Certificate
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Become an executive coach. Establish a career dedicated to
coaching leaders to develop high-performing cultures that
strengthen business results. Learn to artfully listen and
question to assess the client's strengths, needs, and coach
ability. Develop skills needed for observing, recognizing, and
intervening for maximum effectiveness. Work independently as a
corporate consultant or with upper management in a variety of
business settings, including: corporations, non-profit
organizations, government agencies, and more.
The following professionals are ideally suited to the field of
executive coaching:
- Business
- Management
- Human resources
- Organizational development
- Consultancy
- Psychology
- Career counseling
- Education or training
Career changers and other interested individuals are also
encouraged to apply.