Certificates
Certificates are a fast-track option to earning an academic credential. Donnelly certificates can be completed in as little as two semesters (15 credit hours per semester). To earn a certificate, students complete prescribed courses designed to prepare them for certain specializations.
For the Practical Nursing certificate, click here.
Business
Develop your leadership potential and learn new skills in marketing, management, finance and more. Our program prepares you to work within the complex financial, cultural and social environment of businesses, government or nonprofits.
Requirements:
- Apply for Donnelly enrollment.
- Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours with a grade of at least C in each course.
- Choose any Business courses equaling 30 credit hours through Donnelly's course catalog.
Information Technology (IT)
This program will focus on current technology skills and computer networks to prepare you for a range of entry-level positions in the IT, programming and software development fields. This certificate is for learners interested in database systems, operating systems and system design and analysis.
Requirements:
- Apply for Donnelly enrollment.
- Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours with a grade of at least C in each course.
- Choose any IT courses equaling 30 credit hours through Donnelly's course catalog.
Certificate FAQs
Donnelly certificates are open and available to anyone.
- Associate and/or bachelor's degree graduates seeking an additional academic credential
- Those who completed some college credits, but have not yet earned a degree
- Those wanting to boost your earning potential in a career
- Those looking to change career paths
- Those desiring a quick way to earn an academic credential
- Those seeking additional specialized training in the business or IT fields
Visit Donnelly's annual tuition and fees to view the most up-to-date tuition and fees cost.
For students enrolled in a certificate program full-time (15 credit hours per semester), a certificate can be earned in two semesters. Students desiring addtional time to complete a Donnelly program can work directly with their academic advisor.
YES! Students enrolled full-time at Donnelly are eligible for financial aid. Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see if you qualify for federal aid. Check out Donnelly's scholarship opportunities here. For additional questions, please email our financial aid team.
