Online Career Training

Professional & Certification Courses

Train Online for In-Demand Jobs

In partnership with ed2go, Chicago State University Continuing Education offers flexible, self-paced career certificate programs to help you start a new job or advance within your current occupation.  Each course is developed by a team of experts and comes with dedicated student advisors to support you as you train for jobs in high-demand fields and prepare for nationally recognized certifications.  Get industry-certified in IT, business, healthcare, legal studies, and more.  Upon completing your program with a passing score, you'll get a certificate of completion from CSU, and when applicable, a voucher to sit for the certification exam.

 

Categories	Popular Online Certificates
Art and Design	Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Accounting	Certified Bookkeeping w/ QuickBooks
Business	Certified Paralegal
Computer Applications	Certified Professional Life Coach
Computer Programming	Certified Residential Interior Designer
Cybersecurity	Clinical Dental Assistant
Grant Writing	CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ Certification Training
Healthcare and Fitness	Electrical Technician
Hospitality, Catering, and Events	Freight Broker/Agent Training
Industry Certifications	Human Resources Professional
Information Technology	HVAC/R Certification Training
Language / Interpreter Training	Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Legal Programs	Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Training	Medical Administrative Assistant w/Billing and Coding
Project Management	NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Sales and Marketing	Pharmacy Technician
Six Sigma / Lean Training	Project Management with CAPM®
Trades, Energy, and Transportation	Residential Electrician
Teacher Professional Development	Teacher’s Aide with ParaPro Prep
	Veterinary Assistant
	Video Game Design and Development

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Skills & Enrichment Courses

Build Personal and Professional Skills 100% Online

In partnership with ed2go, CSU offers affordable and convenient non-credit short courses online designed to help you build personal and professional skills. Two ways to learn! Our instructor-moderated courses start monthly and allow you to study and interact with a cohort over a six-week schedule. For the independent learner, our self-paced courses provide access to all lessons immediately with up to three months to complete.  Popular Topics include business, accounting, computer applications, programming, writing, and more.

Areas of Study	Popular Online Courses
Art and Design	Accounting Fundamentals
	Grant Writing
Business
Computer Applications	Grammar Refresher
Computer Programming	Speed Spanish
Explore a Career	SQL Programming
Entrepreneurship and Small Business	Creating WordPress Websites
Healthcare and Medical	Project Management Fundamentals
Language	Microsoft Excel
Personal Finance and Investing	QuickBooks Online
Test Prep	Computer Skills for the Workplace
Teacher Professional Development	Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh My!
Web Design	Introduction to Interior Design
Writing	Discover Sign Language

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