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General Certificate Program Overview
Need college-level knowledge or English language development, but can’t commit
to a degree? Our general certificate programs can help you pursue your goals.
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General Certificate Program Options
What You’ll Learn
Our program covers speaking, listening, writing, and grammar. Start at a basic level or prepare to pursue academic study with advanced knowledge. You can also prepare for common language tests like TOEFL.
Featured Courses
- Listening and Speaking
- Reading
- Writing and Grammar
- IELTS Testing Practice
- TOEFL iBT Testing Practice
What You’ll Learn
Explore common child development milestones, essential principles of how children learn, and ethical considerations when caring for children.
Featured Courses
- Introduction to Early Childhood Development
- Growth and Development I & II
- Guidance and Classroom Management
- Movement and Music for Children
- Principles of Ethics and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
What You’ll Learn
Learn the stages of project management and the essentials of budgeting, defining scope, and communicating with stakeholders. Get insight into how consultants analyze business needs and shape projects to meet those needs.
Featured Courses
- Introduction to Project Management
- Project Management Knowledge Areas I
- Project Management Knowledge Areas II
- Introduction to Business Analysis
- Introduction to Business Consulting
MSCHE Accredited
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.*
Short-Term Programs, Long-Term Benefits
Our certificates offer you the chance to develop enough college-level knowledge to enhance your resume. Whether you’re new to collegiate study or are looking to build skills to switch your career focus, these programs can help you get started faster than a degree. Plus, many of our certificates let you earn credit that may be eligible to transfer to a UOTP degree in the future.
Study Options to Fit Your Life
You can earn your certificate in person at our Washington, DC or Falls Church, Virginia campuses. Can’t commute to class? Study online if that works better for you.
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Get started on a certificate that can open the door to new opportunities quickly. Talk to a University of the Potomac admissions advisor today!
*University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or Commission). The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status was reaffirmation on March 18, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2031-2032. MSCHE is a global institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (“candidacy status”) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.