Certificate Programs

Urban College of Boston offers flexible online certificate programs. Depending on the course of study, students are required to complete between 18 credits (6 courses) and 27 credits (9 courses).

Start with a certificate at Urban College and apply your completed credits toward an Associate in General Studies – potentially completing your Associate Degree in just two semesters.

Your Urban College credits are also transferable to many public and private bachelor’s degree programs, meaning you can begin at Urban College and continue towards a Bachelor’s and beyond. 

Business Certificate

With your Business Certificate, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming an office manager, administrative assistant, bookkeeper, or exploring entrepreneurship.

Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program empowers you to work in the field while completing your degree, allowing you to earn while you learn.

Case Management Certificate

With your Case Management Certificate, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Case Manager, Social Services Assistant, Behavioral Case Worker, or Direct Support Professional.

This program equips aspiring professionals and current practitioners with the skills to provide effective, compassionate support to individuals and communities through theoretical foundations and practical experience. Ideal for working professionals, this program is designed to assist you with your career advancement while you work on completing the certificate.

Children’s Behavioral Health

With your Children’s Behavioral Health Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Registered Behavior Technician, Community Health Worker, Residential Counselor, or Youth Worker.  
 
Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to teach special needs children and support their families with skill and compassion.

Digital Marketing

With your Digital Marketing Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a social media specialist, brand associate, marketing coordinator, or content creator.

Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program empowers you to work in the field while completing your degree, allowing you to earn while you learn.

Early Childhood Education Certificate

With your Foundations of Early Childhood Education Certificate, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a childcare worker, family childcare provider, or preschool teacher.

This program empowers you to work in the field while completing your degree, allowing you to earn while you learn.

Elder Care Certificate

With your Elder Care Certificate, you can pursue various career opportunities, including becoming a community health worker, case manager, residential support specialist, a home health and personal care aide, or opening a private homecare agency.  

No matter where you are in your career, this program helps you build a strong understanding of the biological, physiological, and social dimensions of aging, and how to work effectively within healthcare and social services systems.

General Studies Certificate

The General Studies Certificate is perfect for students who want to earn college credits but are unsure what they want to study. 

This versatile certificate empowers students to explore several course topics and career paths while learning online.
 
Career opportunities include bank teller, customer service agent, or retail sales associate. 

Human Services Certificate

This program is designed so students can work while earning the Human Services Certificate to advance their career. 

With your Human Services Certificate, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Case Manager, Social Services Assistant, Behavior Technician, or Direct Support Professional.  

No matter where you are in your career, this program helps you build a strong understanding of the U.S. human services system, key social issues, and how to work effectively across diverse cultures.

Paraprofessional Educator

With your Paraprofessional Educator Certificate, you’ll learn how to help teachers in kindergarten through 12th grade, especially those who work with students who have special needs or learn in different ways. 
 
This is the perfect degree for people who love working with children and helping them grow. 
 
Whether you're just starting out or already working in the field, this program gives you the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to work in classrooms and support children with skill and compassion. 

Project Management

With your Project Management Certificate, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a project coordinator, operations supervisor, program analyst, and project manager.  
 
The Project Management Certificate builds skills in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and leadership to guide projects from start to finish. 

This program empowers you to work in the field while completing your degree, allowing you to earn while you learn.