Villanova Upcoming Courses
UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND COURSES
We know high-achieving professionals like you often juggle many responsibilities and life commitments. You're also looking to move forward in your career, enhance your skillset, and increase your value to your organization. Villanova's College of Professional Studies offers courses and programs in various subjects across many industries that benefit professionals at every career level.
Prep for a certification exam, pursue a professional development opportunity to upskill in your current career, or switch gears and reskill to a brand new one. Courses are added throughout the year, so check back often or request information and be the first to know about new offerings.
AGILE - 100% ONLINE
Create quality deliverables quickly and efficiently.
Multi-Course Package: $6,059+
Courses Start Monthly
ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - IN PERSON
Crystallize and implement your unique leadership philosophy.
From $350+
Offered Annually in June
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
100% ONLINE
Analyze and solve problems while preparing to earn industry-recognized credentials.
Multi-Course Package: $5,883
Courses Start Bi-Monthly
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
100% ONLINE
Turn data into action.
Multi-Course Package: $6,059
Courses Start Bi-Monthly
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ESSENTIALS
100% ONLINE
Customize your program while you learn how to maximize operational efficiency.
Multi-Course Package: $6,059
Courses Start Bi-Monthly
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
100% ONLINE
Increase your organization's efficiency and performance.
Multi-Course Package: $6,056+
Courses Start Monthly
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
100% ONLINE
Become an expert in contract management and prep for NCMA certifications.
Multi-Course Package: $5,883+
Courses Start Monthly
CYBERSECURITY
100% ONLINE
Assess risk and protect data.
Multi-Course Package Range:
$5,883 - $6,235
Courses Start Bi-Monthly
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
100% ONLINE
Increase your depth of knowledge in core topics deemed critical by employers.
Course Costs:
IFMA Member: $2,400
Non-IFMA Member: $2,500
Fall 2024:
Sept. 9 - Dec. 22
Spring 2025:
Feb. 3 - April 30
HEALTHCARE DESIGN & INNOVATION
100% ONLINE
Gain the skills you need to manage the increasing complexity of the rapidly changing healthcare landscape.
Course Costs:
Individual Course Cost: $2,195
Full Program (4 courses): $7,900
Multiple Start Dates
HR MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE AND SHRM EXAM PREP
ONLINE, HYBRID
& IN-PERSON
Stand out among your colleagues in the human resources industry.
Human Resources Management Certificate
100% Online
Multi-Course Package: $5,883+
Courses Start Monthly
SHRM Exam Prep
SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
Fall 2024
Hybrid:
Sept. 12 - Dec 12 (Thursdays)
Sept. 16 - Dec 9 (Mondays)
In-Person:
Oct 12 - Nov 16 (Saturdays)
Costs:
SHRM Member Rate: $1,595
Non-Member Rate: $1,695
IMMIGRATION STUDIES TRAINING FOR ADVOCATES (VIISTA)
100% ONLINE - asynchronous
Become an effective advocate and help migrants and refugees find justice.
Course Costs:
Module Cost: $1,330
Full Program: $3,990
Fall 2024:
Session 1
Sept. 2 - Oct. 20
Session 2
Oct. 28 - Dec. 15
LEAN SIX SIGMA
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Reduce waste, variations, and defects in any industry.
100% ONLINE
Course Cost: $6,059+
Courses Start Monthly
In-Person: 5-Day Bootcamp
Oct. 14 - 18, 2024
Course Cost: $1,250
LEARNING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
100% ONLINE
Learn the essentials of designing, delivering, and assessing effective learning experiences grounded in research-based principles.
Costs:
Full Program: $3,000
Single Course Cost: $1,250
Instructional Design Tools
Fall 2024
Sept. 26 - Nov. 14
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Instructional Design
Assessment & Evaluation
Spring 2025
Feb. 20 - April 10
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
100% ONLINE
Inspire, motivate, and influence others.
Multi-Course Packages From: $5,531 - $5,883
Courses Start Monthly
PARALEGAL PROFESSIONAL
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Become a critical member of the legal industry.
Cost Range: $8,625 - $9,225
Part-Time ONLINE
Evening Program
Cost: $9,225
Aug. 20, 2024 - May 23, 2025
Full-Time IN-PERSON
Day Program
Cost: $8,625
Aug. 26 - Dec. 13, 2024
PAYROLL: THE PAYTRAIN® COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
100% ONLINE
Increase your payroll knowledge.
Fall 2024
Sept. 3 - Nov. 19
Course Costs:
APA Member: $1,200
Nonmember: $1,300
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Build expertise in managing projects while you prepare for PMP® or CAPM® certification exams.
Applied Project
Management Certificate
100% ONLINE
Cost: $5,883+
Courses Start Monthly
PMP® Exam Prep
In-Person/Hybrid
Fall 2024
Sept. 21 - Oct. 19
Cost:
PMI Member: $895
Non-Member: $995
PMP® Exam Prep Bootcamp
In-Person
Winter 2024
Dec. 5 - 7
Cost:
PMI Member: $895
Non-Member: $995
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
IN-PERSON
Develop your leadership potential and become a leader in your career, your community, or on the board of an organization you're passionate about.
Program Cost: $6,695
Spring 2025 Dates:
Exploring Your Unique Context:
March 7-8, 2025
Building Knowledge & Leadership Skills:
April 4 - 5, 2024
Designing Your Path:
May 2-3, 2024
College of Professional Studies
800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Vasey Hall, Room 104
Villanova, PA 19085
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.
College of Professional Studies
800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Vasey Hall, Room 104
Villanova, PA 19085
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.