Business Science Professional Certificate Programs
Not everyone wants to be a coder, and that’s ok. In fact, there are 7X more professionals in “codeless” occupations, such as Digital Marketing, Sales, Business Ops, and many more. These individuals need new digital skills, too, including the technical know-how and experience to manage today’s most powerful cloud-computing software applications.
Prepare Yourself for In-Demand “Codeless” Careers
In partnership with Ziplines Education—whose programs center around data and technology to prepare learners for today’s in-demand codeless jobs—our 10-week professional certificate courses combine experiential learning from industry experts with business application software and practical experience to deliver the skills and credentials employers seek.
Courses are delivered fully online and combine self-directed (asynchronous) learning with live (synchronous) sessions. Mentors guide you through a curriculum in which you will:
• Complete flexible, on-demand learning, including videos, articles, examples, quizzes, and assessments
• Participate in live/online interactive group sessions led by mentors or subject-matter experts
• Receive training and certifications in the most in-demand software applications
• Complete a strategic playbook for a real-world company
• Benefit from career coaching services to help land a promotion or start a new career
Business Science Courses
NEW! AI Prompting Certificate
Unlock the potential of AI with our brand new AI Prompting certificate course. In just 5 weeks, you'll master the skills to harness AI technologies like ChatGPT, enhancing content creation, data analysis, and workflow optimization. Taught by industry experts, this fully online, self-paced course offers practical, hands-on training designed to integrate AI into your business processes, driving innovation and efficiency. Upon completion, you'll have the knowledge to apply AI prompting in various professional contexts and build custom GPT models for specialized tasks. Learn More
Digital Marketing Science
This Digital Marketing Science certificate course will transform you into a complete digital marketer with expertise in the most in-demand marketing domains. Fast-track your career in digital marketing with practical training and technical certifications you can apply on the job. Delivered online, this 10-week comprehensive program is taught by industry experts and supplemented with live/online mentor-led classes. You’ll leave the course with proof of your digital marketing skills: a Strategic Digital Marketing Playbook, and industry-recognized certifications and qualifications, including Google Ads Search Certification, Google Analytics Individual Qualification, and HubSpot Email Marketing Certification. You’ll also learn about other digital marketing certifications offered by Marketo, The Trade Desk, and Facebook. Learn More
Business Analytics Science
Master the skills of a Business Analyst. Get the employable skills, certifications, and hands-on practice you need to transform your career in this 10-week program. Successful completion of the program earns you a valuable Business Analytics Certificate of Completion. You also get hands-on technology experience and finish the program prepared to take the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam.
Delivered fully online, our Business Analytics Science certificate course is taught by industry experts. It covers the key areas required to utilize data effectively to help an organization optimize its business processes by making better, more informed decisions. In this 10-week course, you will learn key concepts and strategies, get hands-on practice(with feedback from experts) and earn in-demand credentials. Learn More
Product Management
Transform your career with our comprehensive Product Management program. In just 10 weeks, gain practical skills and certifications to excel in product management. Delivered fully online, this program features hands-on training with industry-standard tools and live, mentor-led classes by experts.
Dive into key topics, from identifying consumer pain points and driving business outcomes to leveraging AI tools like large language models for product optimization. Gain expertise with Atlassian Jira for project management, Productboard for roadmapping, and Amplitude for analytics.
Upon completion, you'll earn the California State University Chico Product Management Certificate, Productboard Build Outcome-Driven Roadmaps Certification, Getting Started with Amplitude Analytics Credential, and optional Atlassian Jira Software Essentials Certification.
Whether you're seeking a new job, changing careers, or advancing in your current role, this course offers the support and resources you need to achieve your career goals. Learn More.
Project Management
Delve deep into essential project management topics, from stakeholder management, budgeting, planning, and scoping to risk management, team leadership, and Agile methodologies.
You’ll leave the course with proof of your project management skills: a Project Management Playbook and industry-recognized certification and qualifications, including the Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification, 23 hours toward the Project Management Institute’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Certification requirements, and hands-on experience working with Google Sheets and Microsoft Project.
Whether focused on a new job search, switching careers, or advancing your current role, you'll find the support you need to succeed and meet your unique career goals. Learn more.
These programs are offered in partnership with Ziplines Education, a Silicon Valley based market-driven education company that delivers innovative programs to prepare learners for the demands of today’s economy.