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BUSINESS

Build the business skills that move your career forward.

Build leadership, operations, sales, project management, and entrepreneurship skills that help you advance your career and drive results. No application. Start today.

πŸŽ“ FEATURED CERTIFICATES

Certificates bundle several courses into a focused, job-aligned program. Courses are single, shorter trainings. Tap any tile to view the full program page.

Agile Project Management (ACE CREDIT)Run Agile projects with confidence.⏱️ Finish in as little as 2 weeks at 20 hrs/wk   πŸŽ“ 2.9 CEUs Certificate in LeadershipLead people — not just manage them — with five practical courses grounded in a Harvard Business School text.⏱️ Finish in as little as 1 week at 20 hrs/wk   πŸŽ“ 2 CEUs Certificate in Management SkillsTen courses on the day-to-day moves that separate effective managers.⏱️ Finish in as little as 2-3 weeks at 20 hrs/wk   πŸŽ“ 4.2 CEUs Certificate in Human Resource ManagementBuild the HR muscle a small business needs.⏱️ Finish in as little as 1-2 weeks at 20 hrs/wk   πŸŽ“ 2.1 CEUs Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and ExamEarn your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.⏱️ Finish in as little as 2 weeks at 20 hrs/wk   πŸŽ“ 3.8 CEUs Certificate in Small Business ManagementRun a small business with eight grounded courses.⏱️ Finish in as little as 2 weeks at 20 hrs/wk   πŸŽ“ 3 CEUs

Plus 35+ more business certificates — grant writing, nonprofit management, finance, marketing, and ACE-credit options. Browse the full catalog ↓

πŸ‘₯ WHO THESE PROGRAMS ARE FOR

  • Aspiring managers
  • Supervisors and team leads
  • Small business owners
  • Sales and operations professionals
  • Career changers building business skills

πŸ› οΈ SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN

  • Lead and develop teams, not just manage tasks
  • Run projects with Agile and proven project-management methods
  • Handle core HR functions — hiring, pay, performance, compliance
  • Read the financial statements your business runs on
  • Improve quality and cut waste with Lean Six Sigma
  • Communicate, negotiate, and present clearly at work

πŸ… INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

Depending on the program, you can prepare for or earn industry-recognized credentials, including:

  • ACE college-credit programs (American Council on Education)
  • HRCI-aligned human resources certificates
  • PMI PDUs for PMP renewal and Agile project management
  • Lean Six Sigma (Yellow and Green Belt) prep and exams
  • NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) exam prep

🌱 WHY THIS FITS YOUR LIFE

You’re balancing work, family, and the goals you’ve been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

  • 100% online and self-paced — learn around your job and your family
  • No application and no prerequisites for most programs
  • 12-month course access from the day you enroll
  • A fraction of the cost of a traditional academic program

πŸ’° FUNDING OPTIONS

You may be eligible for funding options such as WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), ETPL (Eligible Training Provider List), Army COOL and other military credentialing funds, and employer tuition assistance programs. Not sure what you qualify for? Email PACE@nu.edu.

🧱 STACK YOUR LEARNING, LOWER YOUR COST

Start with a PACE certificate, build skills you can use right away, and carry eligible credit for prior learning toward an NU degree later.

πŸ† WHAT YOU'LL EARN

  • Certificate of Completion from National University PACE

Some programs are also eligible for:

  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensure renewal and professional development
  • Eligible academic credit toward NU degree programs

✨ START TODAY

No application and no waiting lists — enroll any time. Most programs grant access right away; a few third-party trainings can take up to 48 hours to set up your access.

 

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