Villanova University Professional Certificate Online Programs

Highlights

• Online extension of Villanova University, the oldest and largest Catholic University in Pennsylvania
• Villanova has been rated as "one of America's best universities" and "the #1 University in the North (Master's Division)" for over a decade by US News and World Report
• Business Week ranks Villanova University's undergraduate Business School as number 12 in the US
• Online programs take advantage of multimedia technologies, including voice over IP, streaming video lectures, and shared whiteboards
• Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

About the School

Villanova's Professional Online Programs are a part of Villanova University, a Roman Catholic institution founded in 1842 that welcomes students across faiths.

Villanova's online programs are conducted through cooperation with the University Alliance. The University is considered a leader in professional education, having enrolled tens of thousands of students. The programs are geared for full- or part-time employed individuals.

Academic Programs

Villanova offers online certificate programs across a range of studies to teach students about essential business concepts. Individual, Master, and Advanced Master certificates are available. Program areas include:

• Project Management – Targeted at both new and practicing project managers.
• Six Sigma – Explores how Six Sigma works with larger management structures and how its application can resolve important business process issues.
• Contract Management – Covers commercial and government practices, regulations, and business processes.
• IS Security – Expands student knowledge of information system security and prepares students for earning professional certifications including those from CompTIA® and the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)
• Business Analysis – Focuses on business requirements for IT projects.
• Software Testing – Prepares students for earning industry certification from the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB®)
• Human Resources – Helps ready students for certification by the Human Resource Certification Institute
• ROI Methodology – Covers planning, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
• Leadership – Looks at leadership strategies, tools, and techniques.

Learning Options

Students earning a certificate online can take virtual classes and study when it's convenient. They can link up to the network from their home, library, office, or hotel room. The university reports that students often give feedback that they are enjoying, participating, and learning more through the online experience than attending classes on campus. Instructors and business professionals provide the instruction and pass on their experience to the students.

Faculty

Instructors in these programs are practitioners and leaders in the relevant field. Virtual office hours, email, and live chat options bring the support of dedicated Faculty

Student Notes

Students in master's certificate courses are business leaders, mid-level managers, and project managers. The university assigns incoming students a dedicated program representative to answer questions and provide one-on-one support. IT professionals offer computer system support through email, telephone, and live chat. Students can visit chat rooms to support each other.