Undergraduate certificates

An undergraduate certificate is a higher education program that you can pursue after high school. You’ll study a specific area to build relevant, career-ready skills, such as business fundamentals, budgeting, or project management. This is a great way to focus on developing a certain skillset or to explore a discipline without diving into a longer degree program.

Undergrad certificates may be earned in less than a year on an accelerated schedule,¹ so you can gain skills quickly. You can apply what you learn right away in your current job or add your new certificate to your resume as you pursue new opportunities.

Yes, there are many jobs available depending on the area you pursue. Some examples of jobs you can consider with an undergraduate certificate include:

• Administrative services manager
• Billing specialist
• Collections specialist
• Computer user support specialist
• Customer services representative

Our certificate programs are built to align with employer needs — in fact, we regularly update them with the help of industry pros to keep them fresh and relevant. And when you join DeVry, you get access to unlimited support from our Career Services team.

Yes, for many people, earning an undergraduate certificate is worth it because it’s an efficient way to learn a specific new skill and boost your resume. Many people go for an undergrad certificate because they want to use those new skills in their current job or to stand out to future employers with a boosted resume.

Whether a certificate or an associate degree is better depends on your goals and experience. For many people, an undergraduate certificate is a good fit because it allows them to finish the program quickly and they can then apply a new skill at work.

An associate degree can be a good option if you want to dig a little deeper into a specific discipline.