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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Want to build management skills, but don’t have the time or flexibility to complete an entire master’s degree? Our online graduate certificates may be a good fit for you. With our online certificate programs across various career fields, the goal is simple: that you build your expertise while adding an advanced credential to your resume.
EARN A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ON YOUR WAY TO A MASTER’S
At Keller, our graduate programs are stackable. Which means you can earn this valuable credential, and if you continue on, all credits apply directly to your Keller master’s degree1. Which essentially allows you to complete two graduate programs in one. With classes starting every 8 weeks, you can get started as soon as you’re ready. Learn how.
ACCREDITATION MATTERS
It matters to you. And it matters to employers. Accreditation provides recognition. It establishes respect.
DeVry is proud to be accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. HLC is a regional agency that accredits U.S. colleges and universities at the institutional level; and is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditation provides assurance to the public and to prospective students that standards of quality have been met.
In addition to our institutional accreditation, some of our graduate programs from Keller have also achieved programmatic accreditation and recognition.
Graduate Certificate FAQs
What is a Graduate Certificate?
What is the Difference Between a Graduate Certificate and a Master's Degree?
What are Some Benefits of a Graduate Certificate?
What is a Graduate Certificate?
A graduate certificate at Keller Graduate School of Management is a shorter plan of study that can help you gain knowledge and skills with a few courses.
Keller Graduate School of Management offers 10 Graduate Certificates that are each just six courses. Our CPA Exam Preparation Graduate Certificate is 11 courses.
Should you choose to continue on to a master’s degree at Keller, every credit from your graduate certificate applies1.
What is the Difference Between a Graduate Certificate and a Master's Degree?
A graduate certificate is a snapshot of key concepts taught in a few courses in a particular subject area. A specialized master's degree features a more in-depth curriculum and can help you develop expertise in a specific topic.
What are Some Benefits of a Graduate Certificate?
Earning a graduate certificate allows you to add an advanced credential to your resume without investing as much time as you would earning a master’s degree. This can help set you apart from your colleagues and is evidence of learning beyond an undergraduate degree.
A graduate certificate from Keller can also be a great stepping stone to earning a master’s degree.
1 Number of credit hours and courses vary by program. See catalog for complete details. En-route graduate certificate credits apply to the relevant master’s degree or MBA with a relevant concentration.