Professional Certificates
Whether you are looking to upgrade skills in your current field or for training in a whole new area, our Professional Certificates can help you take that next step on your career track. Our programs are designed with the needs of working adults in mind, with evening and weekend class sessions and at a moderate cost. Join an energetic, committed peer network in classes taught by seasoned professionals and gain a credential that makes you stand out in today’s changing and competitive workplace. Click on the links below to find out more about our Professional Certificate offerings.
Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
Developed for senior nonprofit professionals to enhance their leadership skills through study of both the theory and practice of leadership, symposia focus on the special demands of nonprofits, including ethics, cross-cultural communication, risk-taking, and advocacy strategies.
Documentary Studies
Whether you are collecting family histories or engaging in community activism, these classes enhance critical skills to document the stories that mean the most to you. Learn technical skills in photography and master audio and video recording. Explore the literary and ethical literary aspects of the field.
ESL/EFL Teaching
Combine course work with practice teaching and tutoring under the supervision of Master’s-level instructors. The ESL Certificate is designed for native speakers who wish to teach English in the US. The EFL program serves international students who plan to teach English in their native country.
Essentials of Human Resource Management
Intended for those new to the field of Human Resources or outside the field with acquired Human Resources responsibilities, this two-day intensive certificate introduces you to the six key areas of the industry. Sessions are held in Durham, NC.
Financial Planning
This accelerated nine-month weekend program, designed for professionals in the financial services industry, focuses on the technical aspects, practical application, ethics and professionalism of financial planning. Graduates fulfill the educational requirements to sit for the CFP® certification exam.
Global Human Resources - New Format!
Are you an experienced Global HR Professional with international and/or cross-border responsibilities? Prepare for the Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification exam - or simply expand your global HR knowledge - by enrolling in this intensive 4 day course.
Human Resource Management
Are you an experienced HR professional planning to take the Professional Human Resource (PHR) or the Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) examinations? Prepare for the exams – or simply expand your HR knowledge – by enrolling in this eleven-week evening program. Sessions are held in both Raleigh and Durham.
NEW: Internal Auditing
Enhance your career by becoming a Certified Internal Auditor. Prepare for the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) exam with the best support possible: a great instructor and comprehensive and up-to-date materials including print and interactive, online resources.
Managerial Accounting
Duke's program prepares managerial finance and accounting professionals to meet the challenges of the new corporate accounting environment. Using the CMA Learning System, graduates will be qualified to sit for the CMA exam.
Nonprofit Management
Learn to face the unique challenges of the nonprofit world – from working with volunteers, to fund-raising, to legal qualifications and expectations for board members. Day-long courses are offered statewide and taught by local nonprofit leaders.
Paralegal Program
Using a skills-based curriculum, this program equips students to enter the job market as certified paralegals. Our classroom-based program is offered twice yearly in Durham and in Charlotte and is NC State Bar Certified. Our online program can be started at any time.
Technical Communication
Learn the core skills necessary to clear, effective, technical writing. This eight-month curriculum covers project management, editing, information architecture, essential tools, and electronic communications.