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. If you are a Veteran or Military-connected student, please visit this page to learn about our flexible options and assistance.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS & COURSES
AGILE
Online
ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
In Person
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Online
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Online
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ESSENTIALS
Online
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Online
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Online
CYBERSECURITY
Online
ENGLISH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
Online
ENTREPRENEURSHIP SYMPOSIUM
In Person
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Online
HEALTHCARE DESIGN AND INNOVATION (HDI)
Online
HUMAN RESOURCES
In Person, Hybrid, Online
IMMIGRATION STUDIES TRAINING FOR ADVOCATES: VIISTA
Online
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM
In Person
LEAN SIX SIGMA
Online, In Person
LEARNING DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Online
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Online
PARALEGAL PROFESSIONAL
In Person, Online
PAYROLL: THE PAYTRAIN® COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
Online
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
In Person, Online, Hybrid
RECOVERY SPECIALIST
In Person
SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE EXECUTIVE EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT (SEED)
Online
VUNITED SCHOLARS
In Person (Residency required)
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
In Person (Residency required)
Important Notices for Distance Education Students
The
following includes important information for students participating in
online courses, online programs and/or on-ground clinicals or practicums
while physically located outside of Pennsylvania.
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.