Turn Big-Picture Vision into Seamless Execution
You’re goal-oriented and organized. You’re comfortable with change and passionate about driving results. The University of Minnesota business management certificates were designed for leaders like you who want to optimize their organization’s productivity and efficiency.
Our online interactive certificates in this portfolio prepare you to:
- Streamline complex workflows. Mitigate risks, resolve conflicts and deliver projects on time, within budget and with exceptional customer value.
- Bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Find the optimal mix of technology upgrades and process optimization.
- Align programs with organizational strategy. Guide resource allocation, influence stakeholders and adjust program scope, priorities and outcomes when necessary.
Designed for interaction and flexibility
Get the flexibility of online learning combined with live, instructor-led Zoom sessions and real-time peer connection. These practical programs give you actionable tools to make an immediate workplace impact.
Certificates and Courses
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies offers flexible ways for you to gain the skills that can set you apart and help you make an immediate impact.
Take a single course or complete a full certificate, depending on your goals. Explore your options below.
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Agile Certificate
Gain a solid understanding of the Agile philosophy and supporting methodologies such as Scrum, Lean, eXtreme Programming, and Kanban.
$2,900 | 3.6 CEUs | 36 contact hours -
Business Analysis Certificate
Hone your skills to document business requirements and translate them into functional design as the main liaison between business and IT departments.
Scroll to show all$4,730–$4,780 | 6.0 CEUs | 60 contact hours -
Business Process Improvement Certificate
Reduce costs, shorten service/cycle time, enhance customer value, and maintain high quality with this BPI skill set.
$4,140 | 4.8 CEUs | 48 contact hours -
Program Management Certificate
Build program leadership skills, strengthen change management, and learn strategies to plan, align and deliver organizational impact.
$4,500 | 12 CEUs | 120 Contact Hours -
Project Management Certificate
Lay a solid foundation of knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to be an effective project manager.
$4,750–$4,860 | 6.0 CEUS | 60 Contact Hours
Free Work-Ready Skills Webinars
Our free professional development webinars deliver insights and strategies you can put into practice immediately. These expert-led monthly sessions provide a fresh, engaging look at topics vital for today's professionals.
Missed a webinar? Visit our webinar archive to dive into a wide range of topics, from communication and leadership strategies to workplace wellbeing.
Stories from the Field(s)
Faculty
Dick is President of Summit Management Consulting Services, LLC, which offers strategic and project planning, leadership and organizational development, and related consulting services.
Rand is an Accredited Kanban Trainer, Certified Scrum Professional, and Agile Coach based in the Twin Cities.
Jon is a visionary leader, meticulous architect and analyst with over two decades of experience navigating the intricate landscapes of Fortune 500 organizations.
Patricia has conducted workshops in business writing throughout the country as a consultant with Writing Consultants, Inc. for more than 30 years.
Meghan is a product management leader, educator and entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience leading cross-functional teams.
Karin coaches her clients on critical needs including leadership, team building, and emotional and cultural intelligence, specializing in effective communication on global teams.
Dave is an independent consultant specializing in leveraging the Project Management Office (PMO) to execute corporate strategy.
Angela is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), Certified LeSS Practitioner (CLP), and the author of “The Scrum Master Files: secrets every coach should know.”
William has over 30 years of experience delivering innovative and effective working solutions involving business process, technology, and information management.
Ed’s professional experience includes decades of educational, corporate and administrative leadership, coaching teams and organizations through times of transition.
Bob is the technical director at Northrup Grumman and the former vice president of engineering at Park Industries in St. Cloud.
Jordan is an accomplished leader specializing in analytics, process improvement, change management and technology solutions.
Jim is a business leader with 20 years of experience specializing in strategy, management, engineering and quality.
Ben is president of Writing Consultants, Inc. and has helped thousands of professionals to raise their writing efficiency and impact.
Adrian is a visionary leader with a proven track record in large-scale enterprise transformation, operational excellence and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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