PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Villanova's College of Professional Studies offers a robust suite of professional education programs and courses.
These non-credit bearing certificate programs and individual courses provide professionals with immediately applicable skills and knowledge in areas that are highly demanded by industry.
Built to align with national organizations and/or certifying bodies, Villanova's professional education program certificates are respected by organizations throughout the Philadelphia region and across the nation. Courses are offered both on campus and online in a variety of subjects.
Students have the choice of enrolling in courses or full certificate programs, but should check any potential restrictions if they are receiving educational benefits from a government, corporation or other entity. In addition, they must meet any prerequisite requirements.
5 In-Demand Short Courses This Spring
PROGRAMS & COURSES
2020 LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM: INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADING WITH A GROWTH MINDSET
On Campus
ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR (CADC)
On campus
AGILE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Online
AGILE MANAGEMENT
Online
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Online
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Online
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Online
CMA EXAM PREPARATION
Online
ENGLISH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
On Campus
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
On Campus
HUMAN RESOURCES
On Campus, Hybrid, Online
IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY: VIISTA
Online. Launching Fall 2020.
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Online
LEAN SIX SIGMA
Online
NEW MANAGER BOOTCAMP
On Campus
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Online
PARALEGAL PROFESSIONAL
On Campus
PAYROLL: THE PAYTRAIN® COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Online
PRINCIPLES OF FUNDRAISING
On Campus
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
On Campus, Hybrid, Online
RECOVERY SPECIALIST
On Campus
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
On Campus
SUSTAINABILITY FOR FACILITIES PROFESSIONALS
Hybrid
VALUE OF A PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM:
Enhance your resume.
Professional education classes enable you to add new skills, expertise, or credentials to your resume and make you even more valuable to your employer.
Expand your professional network.
Communicating and building relationships with your classmates and instructors can open new doors in your career.
Learn from industry experts.
All programs are taught by instructors who have worked or who are currently working in the field, and who are able to share practical applications and real world examples of topics in the course.