Certificates & Credentials
Your Pathway to Professional Growth
Our comprehensive suite of programs is tailored to meet today’s industry demands—whether you’re aiming for a specialized certificate, an advanced degree, or practical, hands-on training.
Internal Certificates
Our in-house certificate programs provide specialized training that is immediately applicable in the workplace. Learn through intensive workshops and practical sessions designed around current industry trends.
Gain in-demand cloud architecture and security skills in a streamlined curriculum designed for immediate industry relevance.
Acquire essential cybersecurity techniques and best practices in a concise program favored by government and private-sector employers.
Learn network defense and IT management fundamentals through targeted training that meets today’s enterprise needs.
Develop expertise in market analysis, investment decisions, and property development—taught by industry leaders and enhanced with experiential learning.
Build conversational Spanish and cultural competence for healthcare settings; includes a hands-on internship option.
Master messaging strategies across PR, marketing, and media channels to advance organizational branding and stakeholder engagement.
External Certifications
Enhance your professional profile with industry-recognized credentials delivered online by USC Aiken in partnership with ed2go. Choose from 400+ open-enrollment courses designed by working practitioners, offering flexible schedules, practical exercises, and personalized instructor support.
Advance your cybersecurity and IT expertise through SANS and CompTIA tracks. With exam-aligned curricula, hands-on virtual environments, and performance assessments, you’ll be fully prepared for certifications like Security+, Network+, CISSP, and more.
Our ed2go offerings span technology, business, healthcare, and more. Each course includes interactive labs, project-based assignments, and direct mentor feedback to ensure you develop career-ready skills.
Professional Graduate Degrees
Advance your career with USC Aiken’s graduate programs, where rigorous academics meet real-world application
Hone your strategic leadership and decision-making skills. Concentrations available in Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, and Project Management.
Develop cutting-edge technical expertise with specialized tracks in Cybersecurity and Information Technology.
Gain advanced training in psychological assessment, intervention strategies, and research methodologies.
Prepare for leadership roles in K-12 and higher education by studying organizational change, instructional design, and policy development.
USCA Online Programs
USC Aiken’s fully online offerings deliver the same rigorous curriculum as our on-campus program designed for busy professionals who need flexibility without sacrificing quality. Study anytime, anywhere, and earn a respected degree or certificate that fits your schedule.
Online Programs Available
- Accounting
- Applied Computer Science
- Communication
- Educator Leadership
- Emerging Media
- Finance
- Liberal Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Nursing (RN to BSN)
- Psychology
- Special Education