An undergraduate certificate will help you to expand your skill set and enhance your marketability in today’s competitive workforce.
The College of General Studies offers 13 certificates in various disciplines and professional fields. Our interdisciplinary programs represent collaborative offerings between different schools and departments at Pitt. Most certificates are available as standalone programs or may be pursued in conjunction with another undergraduate degree. You may even be able to apply the credits you earn toward a future degree.
 Flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum(18-24 credits)
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 Evening and online classes available |
 Start any term (Spring, Fall, or Summer)Part-time or full-time
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 Open to non-degree and/or degree seekers |
 Apply online directly with CGS |
 Up to 9 transfer credits accepted upon evaluation |
Browse our certificate offerings below and visit each link for more information.
Communication
The 24-credit communication certificate helps students enhance their professional written and oral communication skills.
Community Health Assessment
CGS’s 18-credit community health assessment certificate provides an understanding of how social, economic, and environmental factors impact a community’s well-being.
Corporate/Community Relations
This 18-credit corporate and community relations certificate at Pitt CGS will help you communicate strategically and effectively with internal and external audiences.
Digital Media
Our 18-credit digital media certificate helps students gain practical experience with multimedia content production, including video, audio, and graphic design.
Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies
The 18-credit gender, sexuality, and women’s studies certificate program at Pitt CGS provides an understanding of the role gender plays in society.
Information System Design
This 18-credit certificate in information system design provides students a foundation in database management, user-centered design, security, and other IT topics.
Leadership
Grow as a leader and advance your career with an 18-credit leadership certificate from University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies.
* This certificate can only be pursued in conjunction with a degree and has a pre-requisite requirement.
Managing Health Services Programs & Projects
This 18-credit certificate in managing health services and programs provides students with marketable management skills to advance their healthcare careers.
National Preparedness & Homeland Security
This 18-credit certificate in national preparedness and homeland security from Pitt CGS prepares students to respond to emergency situations, from weather-related to terrorism.
Nonprofit Management
Advance your career and build on your nonprofit and fundraising skills with an 18-credit nonprofit management certificate program at Pitt CGS.
Writing
The 21-credit writing certificate helps students improve their writing ability, whether for business communications or creative careers.
Writing for the Professions
The 18-credit writing for the professions certificate helps students improve their writing proficiency—a valuable skill in today’s marketplace.
Accounting (Post-Baccalaureate)
CGS partners with the College of Business Administration to offer a part-time 24-credit post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting. The program is designed for working adults, with courses offered part-time, in the evenings.
Gerontology (Graduate)
CGS also supports a graduate certificate program in gerontology, offered by the Center for Social & Urban Research. Interested students should contact Jennifer Bissell by phone at 412-624-1019 or email at bissell@pitt.edu.