# Enhance your skills with online certificate programs

Certificates allow you to focus on skills you need for your career in a shorter amount of time —**many of which can be completed in less than 9 months and for under $10K.**Check with your enrollment representative about how you can apply your online certificate to your degree down the road.

 

## Certificate programs

[Business](/online-business-certificates.html)  |  [Education](/online-education-certificates.html)  |  [Healthcare](/online-healthcare-certificates.html)  |  [Technology](/online-information-technology-certificates.html)

## Let's get started

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## Find your certificate

University of Phoenix also offers:

[Associate Degrees  ](/online-associate-degrees.html)[Bachelor's Degrees  ](/online-bachelors-degrees.html)[Master's Degrees  ](/online-masters-degrees.html)[Doctorate Degrees  ](/online-doctoral-degrees.html)[Competency-Based Degrees](/competency-based-degrees.html)
## Why earn your online certificate with us?

Earn a career-relevant education  
Industry-relevant job skills are built right into the fabric of our online certificate programs. So, you can apply what you learn in the classroom to your job right away.

[Find your program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html)
Get a head start on your degree  
Many courses in your online certificate program may apply to a degree program.

Online classes, always on — 24/7/365  
We’re a university built for the busy. For most of our students, earning a certificate is a second job. That’s why you can attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

[Learn about online classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html)
Around-the-clock support and resources  
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our students.

[Access student resources](/student-resources.html)
## HOW TO APPLY

### We’re with you every step of the way

Set your goals

Select your certificate.

Begin your online application

Complete your application on your own or with the help of an enrollment representative.

Start school

Register for class and get ready for the first day of school.

[Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)
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## Frequently asked questions

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### What will I get when I complete my online certificate program?

When you complete an online certificate program you get specialized skills in a focused area of study that requires less time than an undergraduate or graduate degree. 

### What if I completed an online certificate program, would that apply to a degree?

Courses from your online certificate may apply toward a degree. Speak with an academic advisor to see if your online certificate course counts toward a degree program.

### Why would I choose an online certificate over a degree?

You can choose an online certificate to gain career-relevant skills to pursue new opportunities or to keep up with the latest trends in your industry. Complete your online certificate in less time than it would take to earn a degree.

### What online certificate programs are available?

You can find online certificates in fields of study including:

- Business
- Healthcare
- Technology
-  Education

Explore over[42 available certificates](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html).

## Start a conversation about your future with an enrollment representative today.

[Call 844-937-8679](tel:8449378679)