This 18 credit certificate provides a solid foundation for those looking to enter the field of public service, to enhance their current roles, or to assume leadership positions. Coursework covers topics including management, fundraising, human resources, and more.

This 18 credit certificate will provide the opportunity to learn core nonprofit management skills and engage with local nonprofit organizations connected to their field of study. Coursework includes the features and practices of nonprofit organizations, how these organizations are managed and sustained, the strategies social entrepreneurs use to form and fund them, and ways they leverage volunteers' passions, interests, and talents to achieve their missions.