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Expand your skills and knowledge with ASU certificates

Earn college credit while learning key skills to prepare you for a successful career.

Career Mastery Certificates

Earn college credit while learning key skills to prepare you for a successful career.

AWS Cloud Computing

With this industry-recognized certificate, you will prepare for an introductory-level job in cloud computing. In this program, you’ll learn the essentials of AWS, from understanding cloud architecture to building optimized infrastructures and diving into data analytics. This certificate is your step-by-step guide to the cloud.

  • 3 courses
  • 9 credits
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Google Information Technology Support

Prepare for an introductory-level job in the high-growth field of Information Technology with this industry-recognized certificate. In this program, you’ll learn the foundations of networking and operating systems, providing end-to-end customer support, and solving problems using code.

  • 5 courses
  • 15 credits
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Applied Business Data Analytics

Learn the skills business analysts use when they work with data to help make decisions, streamline business processes and more. Prepare for roles in business analysis, data management, or operations.

  • 6 courses
  • 18 credits
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Project Management

Obtain job-ready skills used by project managers to understand a project life cycle, determine time and sequencing, create a needs assessment and cost estimation, and plan project resource management. Prepare for project management roles in industries like construction, IT or marketing.

  • 4 courses
  • 12 credits

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to apply to ASU?

No, but we encourage you to submit an application if you’re taking courses for Earned Admission. Anyone not enrolled at ASU can work towards credit-eligible, industry-recognized ASU Certificates — no application is required. Upon completion of the courses, you’ll get a certificate with the ASU logo, your name, and the name of the certificate you completed, along with transferable college credits. 

How do I get started?

It’s easy! Begin completing the courses listed on the specific certificate page. Once you successfully complete all the courses required for a given certificate, you will receive an email containing your certificate.

When can I start a course?

You can enroll at any time. Many courses are on-demand, meaning you can start and finish on your own schedule. Some courses run in an 8-week session with specific start and end dates. Each course start date is listed on the course page.

How long does it take to earn a certificate?

Certificates consist of 3-6 courses and learners typically take 1-2 classes at a time. The average completion time of each course is 8 weeks.

How do these courses appear on my transcript?

These courses appear identically to a course you would take online or on campus as an enrolled ASU student. Learn more about requesting a transcript.

Take your first step towards a brighter future

ASU Earned Admission is your pathway to an ASU degree. Get a high-quality education and open doors to new career opportunities, all while having the flexibility to learn at your own pace.

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