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Young Writers' Camp

A letter from Mitch Cox, Duke Young Writers’ Camp Academic Director: Dear Young Writers and Their Parents and Teachers, Welcome to Duke Young Writers’ Camp, Summer 2019. If you’re new to Duke Young... Read more about this program

Professional Development

Whether you are looking to upgrade skills in your current field or looking 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. Read more about our Professional Certificate Programs

Professional Certificate Programs

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Paralegal Summer Intensive Program

This fast-paced, intensive certificate program is designed for individuals who are seeking a career change and the skill-set for a successful transition into the paralegal... read more »

Big Data and Data Science Online Program

The Big Data and Data Science program is an integrated and comprehensive online course designed for adult professionals interested in the field of analytics who wish to develop a... read more »

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Essentials of Human Resources

Are you prepared to handle your day to day HR challenges? This SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course covers the topics you need to meet key HR challenges that are relevant to... read more »

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

This program, created in affiliation with MindEdge and Six Sigma Black Belts, prepares students for the MindEdge Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam and provides information... read more »

Business Ethics In the 21st Century

This course deals with business ethics, the consideration of questions of moral right versus wrong in the context of business practice. Individual business leaders are... read more »

Six Sigma Green Belt

This program, created in affiliation with MindEdge and Six Sigma Black Belts, is inclusive of all topics covered by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification. read more »

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Online Learning Certificate

This self-paced, online certificate is designed for individuals who seek an introduction to the process of creating, administering, or teaching online learning programs. Creating... read more »

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Finance Essentials

This online certificate program introduces non-financial managers to the essentials of finance. The course will help you become conversant in critical financial terminology, and... read more »

Writing from the Reader's Perspective

Professor George Gopen is the creator of the groundbreaking method known as The Reader Expectation Approach. This technique allows writers to predict with great accuracy how most... read more »

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Developing Leaders - Classroom

Sustain the leader you are and expand on your existing leadership skills in a program designed for mid-level managers and those who are managers of managers with at least four... read more »

Human Resource Management - Intensive Track

Today’s HR leaders take on a pivotal role in transforming the workplace. read more »

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Supply Side Management

As the supply chain grows in complexity, and companies increasingly source products and services from a more diverse and global set of suppliers, the job of managing the processes... read more »

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Business Analysis - Classroom

Expand your business analysis skill set and equip yourself with the knowledge and credits needed to earn and maintain the IIBA® CBAP® credential. The Business Analysis Certificate... read more »

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Event Development

The Event Development Certificate is designed for both seasoned professionals in the event and meeting planning industry as well as for individuals with little or no event... read more »

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Human Resource Management

Define Yourself as an HR Leader With SHRM Certification read more »

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Business Analysis - Online

This self-paced program is available 24/7 providing you with the flexibility to train at the pace, location and time of your choosing. It aligns with the IIBA® BABOK® Guide and... read more »

Digital Media & Marketing

The online, self-paced Digital Media and Marketing Certificate is designed for read more »

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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

This program, created in affiliation with MindEdge and Six Sigma Black Belts, is inclusive of all topics covered by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification. read more »

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Business Communication

This curriculum provides the tools and training to be able to communicate persuasively and critically in the workplace. These self-paced, online courses are designed for students... read more »

Technical Writing

This seven course program is designed to provide the fundamental technical communication skills for individuals considering an entry level career in technical communications or... read more »

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Advanced Business Analysis - Classroom

This advanced program is ideal for experienced business analysts looking to advance their skills or obtain and maintain CBAP® Certification. During the three courses comprising... read more »

Paralegal Specialist Certificates

The paralegal field continues to be a growing profession, so what can an experienced paralegal do to stay on top of a competitive market? read more »

Lean Basics

Lean is an approach to organizational processes that seeks to minimize waste and increase value for the customer. Starting off as an approach to manufacturing processes, Lean has... read more »

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Paralegal Online Program

This certificate program is designed for individuals who are seeking a career chang read more »

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Advanced Business Analysis - Virtual

This advanced program is ideal for experienced business analysts looking to advance their skills or obtain and maintain CBAP® Certification. During the three courses comprising... read more »

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Emerging Leaders - Classroom

Foster the leader within and build a foundation for professional excellence with this certificate program designed for recently promoted managers and other high potentials. read more »

Innovation & Critical Thinking

Because organizations must innovate to stay alive in today's highly competitive marketplace, organizations need employees who can channel their creativity and innovation toward... read more »

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Sustainable Management

A sustainable business is one that generates profits for its owners, protects the environment, and improves the lives of the people with whom it interacts. read more »

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Entrepreneurship

This online certificate program introduces key issues in entrepreneurship for those looking to start a business on their own. What does it take to build and grow a business from... read more »

Manager’s Toolbox Certificate

This self-paced, online certificate focuses on several factors that are vital to becoming a successful manager and leader. read more »

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Financial Planning

This accelerated certificate program is designed to meet the challenges faced by financial planning professionals in the brokerage, insurance, accounting, banking and related... read more »

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Business Analysis - Virtual

Expand your business analysis skill set and equip yourself with the knowledge and credits needed to earn and maintain the IIBA® CBAP® credential. The Business Analysis Certificate... read more »

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Emerging Leaders - Virtual

Foster the leader within and build a foundation for professional excellence with this certificate program designed for recently promoted managers and other high potentials. read more »

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Human Resources CE Courses Online

Legal Nurse Consulting - Classroom Program

The Certificate Program in Legal Nurse Consulting is for registered nurses (RN) who are interested in applying their medical skills and expertise to the legal field. The program'... read more »

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Paralegal Classroom Program

This certificate program is designed for individuals who are seeking a career change and the skill-set for a successful transition into the paralegal profession. read more »

Nonprofit Management Training

Nonprofit Certificate Intensive Track

Hundreds of participants from across the country take part in the Intensive Track Program designed to give nonprofit professionals the skills and expertise needed to succeed in... read more »

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Nonprofit Certificate Individual Classes

The Duke University Nonprofit Management program curriculum offers a structured and rigorous grounding in the establishment, operation, and continuation of a successful nonprofit... read more »

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Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership

The Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is a comprehensive program that offers experienced nonprofit professionals the opportunity to increase their capacity for... read more »

What's new at OLLI

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke seeks to engage the minds, elevate the spirit and foster the wellbeing of our members through a wide range of educational programs and opportunities for volunteer service and social activities. We embrace Duke University’s commitment to community service and lifelong learning through our collaborative work with academic and professional groups, retirement communities, various research projects on aging and other institutes for learning in retirement.

Youth Programs

Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 35 years. Each summer approximately 650 youth from around the nation and world, representing some 22 states and 5 different countries, attend one of our summer programs. Learn more about our Youth Programs

Cracking the Code: High School Crypto-Camp

Practically since human beings began writing, they have been writing in code and these ciphers have decided the fates of empires and nations throughout recorded history. At this... read more »

SAT Summer Boost

Summer’s a good time to just relax! It’s also a great time to tackle the SAT away from all the other pressures and commitments of the school year. Why not enroll in a camp... read more »

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Leadership in Action Institute

The participants in Leadership in Action Institute have a unique opportunity. They will establish a foundation for a lifetime of leadership by developing their abilities and... read more »

Biosciences & Engineering Camp for Middle School

Through activities including hands-on laboratory experiments and field trips, participants will be introduced to exciting topics in engineering and biology. Engineering topics... read more »

Young Writers' Camp

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Creative Writers' Workshop

The Duke Creative Writers' Workshop (CWW) is an intensive writing experience. In many ways it resembles a college-level creative writing course. Each participant designs and... read more »

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Duke Neuro Camp

This camp addresses two primary areas of study within the neurosciences: cognitive neuroscience and neuroethics. In addition to focusing on these two areas of study through... read more »

Biosciences & Engineering Camp for High School

This multi-faceted camp addresses three areas of interest surrounding biosciences and engineering: current research, ethics and communication, and college and career paths. During... read more »

Drone Innovation Camp @ Duke

Drones have become more than just toys. Drones are tools that are being used in medicine, research, investigations, consumer use, and in so many other ways. Drone technology is... read more »

Video Production Camp for High School

Video Production Camp will be an intensive course in fun and advanced video production over nine days. Campers will be divided into production groups and will cover pre-production... read more »

University Coursework

Duke employees and area residents who wish to take courses in the arts and sciences for credit on a nondegree basis, or as an auditor, do so through Duke’s Office of Continuing Studies. The director of Academic Services for Continuing Studies students is Kim Price; she may be contacted at kprice@duke.edu or (919) 684-5375.

Nondegree Undergraduate Studies - Taking Duke undergraduate courses for credit on a nondegree basis
Nondegree Graduate Studies - Taking Duke graduate courses for credit on a nondegree basis
Auditing - Taking Duke undergraduate or graduate courses on an auditor basis
Duke Employee Tuition Rates - Information for Duke employees wanting to take for credit or audit undergraduate courses at reduced tuition rates

Duke Employee?

In terms of academic programs, medicine, and research, Duke University ranks as one of the leading universities in the world. The Special Employee Tuition Rate Program is designed to make Duke’s academic coursework more accessible...

Learn more about Duke Employee Tuition Rates