Online Certificates

The certificate in nonprofit management will increase your knowledge and skill level in the world of nonprofits. In only 15 credit hours, you will gain a better understanding of the nonprofit sector and nonprofit management issues. This certificate can strengthen your performance in areas such as:
  • Fundraising and development
  • Managing nonprofit social services
  • Parks and recreation
Requirements:
Three required courses (9 credit hours) and two electives (6 credit hours) make up this certificate.

Required Courses:
  • SPCN-F 526 Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
  • SPCN-N 522 Human Resource Management in Nonprofit Orgfanizations
  • SPCN-N 525 Management in the Nonprofit Sector

Electives:
You will choose two additional O'Neill graduate courses (6 credit hours). Courses must be offered by the O'Neill School at IU Bloomington and be 500-level or above to meet this requirement.

This 15 credit-hour certificate approaches program evaluation as both a tool and a professional field. As an additional professional credential, the certificate in evaluation will strengthen the capacity for recipients to use evidence-driven approaches to assess the effectiveness of programs and services in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Requirements:
Three required courses (9 credit hours) and two electives (6 credit hours) make up this certificate.

Required Courses:
  • SPCN-V 550 Designing Studies to Address Public Problems
  • SPCN-V 506 Statistical Analysis for Effective Decision Making
  • SPCN-P 562 Public Program Evaluation *Prerequisite: V506 or equivalent coursework

Electives:
You will choose two additional O'Neill graduate courses (6 credit hours) from the following list:
  • SPCN-P 507 Data Analysis & Modeling for Public Affairs
  • SPCN-M 602 Strategic Management of Public and Nonprofit Organizations
  • SPCN-N 525 Management in the Nonprofit Sector
  • SPCN-M 561 Public Human Resources Management
  • SPCN-V 535 Managing and Leading Public Affairs

The online graduate Public Management Certificate offers you additional skills in public management in just 15 credit hours. If you are a professional in a public or private sector agency and are interested in taking on a managerial role, our certificate can help.

Requirements:
Three required courses (9 credit hours) and two electives (6 credit hours) make up this certificate.

Required Courses:
  • SPCN-F 560 Public Finance and Budgeting
  • SPCN-M 561 Public Human Resource Management
  • SPCN-V 535 Managing and Leading Public Affairs
Electives:
You will choose two additional O’Neill graduate courses (6 credit hours). Courses must be offered by the O'Neill School at IU Bloomington and be 500-level or above to meet this requirement.