Noncredit certificate programs with UNH Professional Development & Training are designed to provide you with practical knowledge and skills to help you launch a new career or advance your current profession.
Certificate Program Requirements
Requirements for completion vary depending on the certificate. Some programs consist of specific required workshops, while others allow you to choose workshops and conferences from a selected variety of topics. Most certificates are a blend of both required and elective workshops.
Upon enrolling in a certificate program, you are required to complete your coursework within two years from the date of enrollment. You must maintain at least 80% class attendance and complete all certificate and workshop requirements.
As a general policy, required workshops will not be waived; however, if you have previous training or experience within the topic area, with permission, a substitution may be allowed.
UNH reserves the right to change or terminate certificate programs and/or requirements at any time.
Cost and How to Enroll
Enrolling in a certificate program is easy! When registering for a workshop or conference, at "checkout" you will be given the option to enroll in the certificate program relevant to that topic area. Simply add the certificate program enrollment to your "cart" for an additional $50. This $50 enrollment fee is a one-time charge for each certificate program. For assistance in enrolling in a certificate program, please call (603) 862-7380.
You do not need to be enrolled in a certificate program to attend any PD&T workshop or conference. However, students looking to complete a certificate must enroll in that program prior to attending their third workshop within a content area for their coursework to count towards a certificate.
The cost of each certificate program varies and depends on which workshops and conferences you take to fulfill program requirements. In general, the cost to complete a certificate program is the total cost of those workshops and conferences attended to fulfill requirements, plus the one-time $50 enrollment fee.
For industry specific licensing requirements and information, consult the professional organizations serving those fields.
Certificate FAQs
How do I enroll in a Certificate Program?
When registering for a workshop or conference, at "checkout" you will be given the option to enroll in the certificate program relevant to that topic area. Simply add the certificate program enrollment to your "cart" for an additional $50 and then checkout.
How much does a Certificate Program cost?
The cost of each certificate program varies and depends on which workshops and conferences you take to fulfill program requirements. In general, the cost to complete a certificate program is the total cost of those workshops and conferences attended to fulfill requirements plus a one-time $50 enrollment fee.
How do I know what the Certificate requirements are?
Requirements for completion vary depending on the certificate. Some programs consist of specific required workshops, while others allow you to choose workshops and conferences from a selected variety of topics. Most certificates are a blend of both required and elective workshops. For the requirements for a specific program, visit the appropriate certificate page.
When do I enroll in a Certificate Program?
You do not need to be enrolled in a certificate program to attend any PD&T workshop or conference. However, students looking to complete a certificate must enroll in a certificate program prior to attending their third program within a content area for their coursework to count towards a certificate.
What if I am enrolled in multiple Certificate Programs?
Some workshops and conferences apply to more than one certificate program. If you are enrolling in more than one certificate, a maximum of two courses may be applied to multiple certificates.
(An exception is made to the certificate programs in "Coaching Children and Teens" and "Coaching Children and Teens with ADHD", for which the three required courses are the same).
When are required and elective workshops that are part of a Certificate Program offered?
Most workshops that are part of a certificate program, both required and electives, are offered each semester (spring and fall). However, some workshops are only offered once a year. Regardless, workshop opportunities are schedule so that, in most cases, a certificate can be completed in one year or less.
At what locations are certificate workshops offered?
PD&T workshops are offered at site locations in Portsmouth, Manchester, and Durham. Offerings per location vary by program and semester. Programs attended at any PD&T location will count toward certificate completion.
When do Certificate Programs start and end?
There is no specific start or end date for certificate programs. You progress at your own pace by registering for workshops and conferences as you prefer.
How long do I have to complete a Certificate Program?
Upon enrolling in a certificate program, you are required to complete your coursework within two years from the date of enrollment.
What do I do once I have completed all the required and elective courses for the Certificate?
Your certificate progress will be automatically tracked for you within your Learn for Life account. We work to issue digital certificates within two weeks of completion, and hard copy certificates within one month. If you have not received your digital certificate within three weeks, please reach out to professional.development@unh.edu.
