Certificate Programs in Hawaii

The Academic Subject Certificate in Psycho-Social Developmental Studies provides pre-professional training for students planning careers in human services (e…

A 15-credit certificate intended for community-based individuals seeking depth of knowledge and skills to launch or enhance a career in public health or a re…

The Certificate of Competence in Public Health will provide students interested in Public Health initiatives, careers, or transfer to the University of Hawai…

The undergraduate certificate in Queer Studies encourages students to explore and challenge the histories of sexuality and gender normativity across multiple…

The Certificate of Achievement prepares students for employment as refrigeration and air conditioning technicians. Labs afford the student the opportunity to…

The Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance is designed to prepare students for careers in the risk management and insurance industry. The certificate i…

Certificates recognize successful completion of a minimum of 15 credits of approved courses with a grade of C or better. A minimum GPA of 2.5 will be required.

The Science Laboratory Technician program prepares students with the skills and training to work independently in a laboratory setting and acquire entry-leve…

The Certificate of Achievement qualifies students for entry into the field of sheet metal as apprentices, developing skills in fabricating air conditioning d…

A certificate emphasizing advanced skills and knowledge of interior design for mid-career professionals, focusing on design software, digital presentation te…

The certificate program in Social Science Health and Medicine offers students a social science perspective on health, medicine, and health care. It may be ad…

Students will develop applications in at least two object-oriented languages using data structures, recursion, and graphical user interfaces. Students will a…

The Spanish Language for Careers offers majors second language capability to augment students' chances for employment in their chosen careers and professions…

The Special Education Certificate of Competence II is designed to provide more specialized and comprehensive preparation in special education law, IEP develo…

The Certificate of Competence in Special /Inclusive Education will provide students with opportunities to pursue positions as paraeducators or enhance skills…

The STEM Research Honors Certificate Program will expose students from all Natural Science departments and programs to the highest academic standards and pro…

The certificate program in Substance Abuse and Addictions Studies is designed to help students meet the State education requirements for certification as sub…

A 20-credit Certificate of Competence in Substance Use Disorder Counseling (formerly Substance Abuse Counseling) is offered for students interested in a care…

The Academic Subject Certificate in Sustainability provides students with an interdisciplinary introduction to core concepts of sustainability. This certific…

The Academic Subject Certificate in Sustainability requires a minimum 13 credits and maximum 15 credits, depending if students take lab classes. All courses …

The Sustainability Academic Subject Certificate supports efforts to improve environmental stewardship and sustainability. It is interdisciplinary and integra…

The Academic Subject Certificate in Sustainability is designed to provide an interdisciplinary lens on local and global issues of sustainability, and connect…

This certificate is designed to provide an interdisciplinary focus on local and global issues of sustainability, and connect students with an interest in sus…

The Sustainability Certificate presents students with an understanding of the concepts and practices of sustainability. The core courses provide a cross-disc…

The certificate in Sustainability Issues offers students an interdisciplinary grounding in sustainability. It may be added along with any degree program and …

The Certificate of Competence in Sustainable Agriculture is a 18-21 credit certificate designed for students who want to engage in small-scale farming in Haw…

This Certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in agriculture through hands-on practice and classroom instruction. It will provide farmers, re…

This certificate is designed to prepare students for a career in agriculture through hands-on practice and classroom instruction. It will provide students wh…

This Certificate offers comprehensive courses to help students develop skills and acquire knowledge in plant production and agricultural systems through hand…

The Online Certificate of Competence, Tax Preparer, trains graduates with a set of hands-on workplace skills that employers demand.

The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate provides fundamental training for HPU undergraduate students interested in teaching English to …

The Certificate of Achievement in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) will prepare currently licensed, in-service Hawaii Department of Ed…

The Certificate of Competence in Travel and Tourism Operations provides students with the knowledge and job skills necessary to qualify for immediate employm…

The Certificate of Achievement in Travel and Tourism Operations Management provides students with the knowledge and job skills necessary to qualify for immed…

The Academic Subject Certificate in Travel Industry Management is designed to provide a strong foundation for students who plan to earn a bachelor's degree i…

The certificate consists of 5 courses that provide basic fundamentals in travel industry management for non majors. Students must apply to the certificate pr…

Students learn to actively manage Hawai'i's native forest ecosystems, grow native plants, establish agroforestry operations, use Global Positioning Systems (…

The Certificate of Achievement in Veterinary Assisting is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform effectively as…

The ASC in Visual Arts is intended to recognize and encourage innovation, collaboration, and creativity. This certificate enhances the Liberal Arts AA degree.

The Certificate of Competence in Web Support is a competency-based program designed for the novice or professional information worker who has little to no ex…

Students have the option of pursuing a Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology, which provides training in theory and practical skills in the variou…

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Undergraduate Certificate The Certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is designed to encourage all undergrad…