Certificate/Short Term

Want to gain a new skill specific to your occupation? Certificate programs are short-term programs that can quickly teach you specialized skills that you may need for work or to enhance your resume. Certificate programs aren’t necessarily degrees and don’t have the high cost of earning a long-term degree. 

There are many benefits in pursuing a Certificate Program over a degree, although you won’t gain the same recognition or range of skills that a two or four-year degree can provide. However, certificate programs serve the purpose of giving you skills specific to your job. These skills may be more specialized than your traditional education and provide a much more in-depth look into a particular topic.

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Arizona

Arizona State University-Global Launch Intensive English Program

Improve your English at Arizona State University At Global Launch, we believe that language learning goes beyond reading, writing, listening and speaking. In our program, you will communicate in social and academic settings, learn ...

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California

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara City College is a community college with approximately 15,000 students, including 1,000 international students from more than 80 different countries. In addition to providing award-winning t ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Irvine Valley College

Start with the best: Welcome to Irvine Valley College (IVC)! Established in 1985, Irvine Valley College is a fully accredited, public, two-year community college within California. Irvine Valley College offers over 70 Associate degr ...

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Palomar College

Welcome to Palomar College! Campus Information Located 30 miles north of San Diego, Palomar College offers a safe and quiet environment suitable for serious studies. Palomar offers over 120 certificate, associate in arts/science ...

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Butte Community College

Butte Community College is located in beautiful Northern California and ranked #3 - “Best Community College” by the College Consensus 2022. Butte offers over 200 associate degrees, certificate programs and transfer pathways to top ...

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City College of San Francisco Office of International Programs (OIP)

About City College of San Francisco Annual Enrollment: 50,000 International Students: 1000 credit students and 150 in IEP Housing: Homestay information available English Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT (56), TOEFL PBT ( ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Los Angeles Pierce College (CA)

About Los Angeles Pierce College  Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) is one of nine campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). As a community college, LAPC is part of the post-secondary level of education in t ...

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Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College Orange Coast College (OCC) is one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in California. Located in Costa Mesa in Orange County minutes from Disneyland Resort and California's most popular b ...

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Southern States University

What Is Southern States University? Southern States University (SSU) is a private American university with two campus locations in California and one in Las Vegas that is dedicated towards educating students from all around the worl ...

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Grossmont College / ACE American Collegiate English

California's Affordable Academic Path:  Start at ACE. Earn a certificate or 2-year degree at Grossmont College. Work with OPT. Then transfer to a 4-year university. Do you want an affordable study abroad experience in California? ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is dedicated to making the college dream accessible to as many students as possible. SRJC is a wise choice for students serious about receiving an excellent education in a friendly, safe and student-foc ...

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Santa Monica College

Profile Founded in 1929, SMC is a California State public institution regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Recognized as one of the best community colleges in California and the nation, SM ...

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American English College

Welcome to American English College! Founded in 1983, American English College is an ACCET accredited + SEVIS approved language program. We specialize in English language programs and test preparation for international (F1) students ...

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College of the Desert

College of the Desert & Intensive English Academy: College of the Desert (COD) is a thriving community college located in beautiful Southern California.  Surrounded by majestic mountains, covered in lush palm trees, and bathed ...

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Evergreen Valley College

Begin your U.S. journey at Evergreen Valley College (EVC)! EVC has been educating students for over 40 years and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Western Association of Schools a ...

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San Jose City College

Spectacular Safe Location in San Francisco Bay & Silicon Valley, California The City of San José San José, with a population of about one million, is home to San José City College. The largest Bay Area city of Northern C ...

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Saddleback College

A premier community college in California Founded in 1968, Saddleback College is one of the premier community colleges in California and the United States, with over 24,000 students, including over 200 international students from ov ...

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Golden West College

#YourFutureIsGolden   "GWC has taught me to dream big and follow my dream, even it sounds impossible, I dream it anyway because if plan A doesn't work, there are

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Los Angeles City College International Student Program and Language Academy

Study amongst the Stars and Live in Hollywood, California as a student attending Los Angeles City College! Why Study at Los Angele

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Study California

Welcome to California California, the third largest state in the United States, is a land famous for its exceptional opportunities. Often referred to as “The Golden State,” California is truly the place where you can have it ...

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Chabot College

Chabot College Chabot College is located Hayward, in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California. Founded in 1961, Chabot College is a public, fully accredited community college consiting of approximately 14,000 stud ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Certificate/Short Term
  • Summer

Colorado

Otero College

At Otero College, we provide a quality education wrapped in an experience that will last a lifetime. Through programs, activities, and events designed to enhance the student experience, the International Relations Office strives ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Certificate/Short Term
  • English Programs
  • Undergraduate

Florida

Study Florida

Over 46,000 international students study in Florida - why not you? Study Florida is a not-for-profit professional association comprised of regionally accredited, public and private, secondary schools or 2- year and 4-year, non-prof ...

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Hillsborough Community College

A U.S. Higher Education is Closer Than You Think… Achieve your dream! Study at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa Bay, Florida! Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is an accredited, community college with five campuses ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Certificate/Short Term
  • Undergraduate

Hawaii

Study Hawaii

  HAWAII: THE BEST CLASSROOM IN THE WORLD! In Hawai‘i the island is your classroom, your workplace and where you can hone your practical skills to advance your career. Simply put Hawai‘i is the Best Classroom in the Worl ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
  • Bachelor Degree
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  • Summer
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Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Challenges you to Achieve Beyond  The University of Northern Iowa is a comprehensive public university with 9,500 students representing over 60 countries.  UNI offers 90 undergraduate majors and 50 grad ...

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Kirkwood Community College

Start Here. Go Anywhere! With global vision and innovative curriculum, Kirkwood is redefining the role of the community college. Kirkwood’s motto is “Start Here. Go Anywhere!” and this is the true definition of education at Ki ...

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Idaho

Study Idaho

Welcome to Idaho Idaho’s colleges and universities offer state of the art engineering and environmental science courses, quality business and computer science degrees, as well as English as a Second Language and intensive English ...

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  • Masters
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Illinois

College of DuPage

College of DuPage is the Midwest’s largest comprehensive, single-campus community college and is dedicated to serving the diverse higher educational, civic and cultural needs of our students. The College is located in Glen Ellyn, Ill ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Summer
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Joliet Junior College

Joliet Junior College Highlights Strong academic programs, including Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management University partnerships make it easy to transfer State-of-the-art facilities Highly qualified instructors Small ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Certificate/Short Term
  • Summer
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College of Lake County

Connect to Your Future College of Lake County (CLC) is a public, 2-year community college fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. If your goal is to transfer to a top ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Certificate/Short Term
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Massachusetts

Bunker Hill Community College

Welcome to Boston’s best Community College! Bunker Hill Community College is a multi-campus institution with vibrant, urban campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts, and at three satellite locations in t ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Certificate/Short Term
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  • Summer
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Missouri

Saint Charles Community College

Welcome to St. Charles Community College! St. Charles Community College (SCC) offers on-campus housing, a safe and beautiful campus, and affordable tuition ($5,520 a year for base tuition).  While pursuing their degree program ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Certificate/Short Term
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Mississippi

University of Mississippi

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi, affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Hi

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New Jersey

Berkeley College

Study Business and Fashion in New York Students from around the world choose the proven, career-focused programs of Berkeley College in the heart of New York City. Founded in 1931, Berkeley College offers international students a su ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Nevada

Truckee Meadows Community College

About Truckee Meadows Community College Established in 1971, Truckee Meadows Community College is located in Reno, Nevada, the beautiful American West, overlooking the Sierra Nevada Mountains. TMCC is a two-year institution serving ...

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College of Southern Nevada

Overview The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is the largest higher education institution in Nevada, but you won't get lost in a crowd. CSN has three campuses, offers flexible schedules, and keeps class sizes small. Offering more t ...

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New York

Mohawk Valley Community College State University of New York (SUNY)

Mohawk Valley Community College: Transforming Lives Through Learning Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is a two-year college in Utica, NY with 90 academic majors.  MVCC is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) netw ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Undergraduate

Suffolk County Community College

Suffolk  County Community College is one of the 64 colleges and universities that make up the State University of New York (SUNY) system. With an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, we are the largest community college in New ...

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  • Certificate/Short Term
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Herkimer College

About Herkimer College Part of the State University of New York (SUNY), the largest comprehensive public university system in the nation, Herkimer County Community College offers a premier two-year college experience offering associ ...

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Berkeley College

Study Business and Fashion in New York Students from around the world choose the proven, career-focused programs of Berkeley College in the heart of New York City. Founded in 1931, Berkeley College offers international students a su ...

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Jamestown Community College SUNY

You are welcome here! Jamestown Community College proudly welcomes students from throughout the world. As part of the State University of New York, we offer you opportunities to be part of the largest system of public higher educati ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Ohio

Sinclair College

Welcome! Sinclair Community College is a two-year public college located in Dayton, Ohio, a center of innovation and the city where the airplane, artificial heart, and cash register were all invented. Sinclair offers more than 300 p ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Summer
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Oregon

Portland Community College

Wherever you’re going, PCC is a great place to start! Portland Community College is the largest institution of higher education in Oregon and one of the top 20 community colleges in the country. It is a multi-campus, two-year coll ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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  • Undergraduate

Lane Community College

Lane Community College: Achieving Dreams Lane Community College is nationally recognized for innovation and excellence in undergraduate education. Attending Lane means unique experiences in a college-friendly city where you will ach ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Certificate/Short Term
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  • Online
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Chemeketa Community College

Discover all you can be! Discover Chemeketa… Chemeketa Community College is a public, two-year, institution that meets the educational and career needs of a wide range of students of all age groups and experiences. Each year we s ...

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Pennsylvania

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, Pennsylvania’s first and largest community college, offers a high-quality academic experience in a supportive environment at five c ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Washington

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) Located just outside of Seattle, Washington, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state. LWTech ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College Founded in 1964, Shoreline Community College is a public accredited college, renowned for providing high-quality education and helping students achieve their dreams. Shoreline is among the top 15 commun ...

  • 2yr/Community College - 2+2 Programs
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Bellevue College International Education

    The Bellevue College Advantage Established in 1966, Bellevue College is a top-ranking, fully-accredited college offering two-year associate and four-year bachelor’s degrees, as w

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Seattle Colleges

Why do so many international students choose Seattle Colleges? Three unique campus locations North Seattle College: North Seattle College offers a unique mix of both city life and natural beauty. Student artwork, a community ...

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Peninsula College

We are a small college that puts you―the student―front and center.  Experience the mountains, forests, and the ocean through outdoor learning and recreational experiences. Major cities, such as Seattle and Victoria, British ...

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Tacoma Community College

Welcome to #GlobalTCC Tacoma Community College (TCC) is located just south of Seattle, Washington in the city of Tacoma! Tacoma is the 2nd largest city in western Washington State and surrounded by National Parks and ocean waterwa ...

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Highline College

Location Highline College is located in Des Moines, Washington, just 25 minutes from Seattle and 11 kilometers south of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Our college campus is the closest higher education institution to Seattle- ...

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Olympic College International Student Programs

Olympic College Welcomes You! At Olympic College we care about you, support you, and help you achieve your goals! Olympic College (OC) is a public two-year community college located in Bremerton, Washington State, offering ...

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Edmonds College Office of International Programs

The best starting point is Edmonds College! From here the opportunities are endless! We are a public co

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