Academics

Corporate and Professional Development

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Summer 2013

Fall 2013

Spring 2013

All Hazards Emergency Response and Protection Certificate

This non-credit certificate is for those who collaborate with healthcare staff in emergencies. It focuses on threats and hazards, appropriate response and mitigation efforts, and pathways to recovery.
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Inclusive Emergency Planning Certificate

This non-credit certificate in emergency preparedness is for emergency planners in emergency medical services, healthcare, public health, and public safety.
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Global Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Management Certificate

This non-credit certificate program offers topics in the theory and practice of disaster preparedness, mitigation and post-disaster reconstruction. OL
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How To Green Your Business and Other Organizations

This course covers three areas that address how to make organizations more environmentally friendly. This course also includes a field trip to a business that has greatly improved its environmental performance.
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Organizing and Managing Senior Transportation Options

The program is appropriate for professionals in the field of aging services and transportation services interested in addressing senior transportation challenges and planning to meet the mobility needs of an aging population. The certificate emphasizes Supplemental Transportation Programs for Seniors (STPs), but also presents the needs of older adult passengers. OL
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Successful Grant Writing, from A to Z

Completing this course will give students a solid understanding of best practices in how to secure grants and, in turn, build effective relationships with foundations over time.
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Performance Management in Government and Non-Profits

Governments around the world have increasingly come to realize the value of setting goals, measuring performance and using the resulting data as a core management tool to improve societal outcomes. This management approach is often referred to as "performance management" or "managing for results." OL
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Principles of Web Design

This course leads you through the entire Web site creation process, from start to finish, while developing and enhancing your knowledge of Web markup languages (XHTML, CSS), Web design principles, and preparing content for the Web. OL
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Critical Thinking in Business

Critical Thinking is a specific set of thinking skills that is necessary in today’s competitive business world. This course provides professionals with critical thinking skills for decision making, problem solving, marketing and sales, understanding customers’ perspectives, cause and effect relationships and detecting flaws and biases in one’s thinking. OL
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Urban Landscape and Garden Development Certificate

From the Emerald Necklace to the Big Dig... from the first colonial settlement to the vibrant, modern metropolis of today, discover how Boston’s dedication to the environment and green spaces have sculpted the city’s appearance, activities, and character. OL
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Information Design and Development Certificate

This program offers the fundamentals required for technical communication in the high-tech industry, as well as more advanced topics for developing and delivering effective technical information. OL
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Practical Project Management

Practical Project Management provides professionals with the essential skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive job market. OL
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Addictions Counselor Education Program

The Addictions Counselor Education Program Certificate (ACEP) provides treatment professionals - from direct care counselors to program directors - with a focused, skill-building curriculum to promote successful delivery of substance abuse and dependency treatment. OL
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Human Resource Management Certificate

The Certificate Program in Human Resource Management is a two-semester program designed for those seeking an overview of the human resource function and its strategic role in today’s organizations.
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Onsite Training

We can deliver programs to your staff at your facility. We can customize classes to meet the specific needs of your organization, regardless of the size of your company. Read More 

Transcripts

Upon successful completion of a non-credit course, you can request a transcript that shows a Pass or Fail designation. Transcripts are available upon request only and are not automatically sent to you. To request a transcript, visit www.registrar.umb.edu/ transcripts.html. Read More 

Online Option

Course work for many of our programs can be completed online; these are indicated with "OL".