University of Maryland Global Campus offers certificates to help you build career credentials quickly. You can complete a certificate in just four to six courses and be ready to apply your new knowledge on the job right away and transfer credit toward a bachelor's or master's degree.
Online Certificates for the Military Community
Jump-start your undergraduate or graduate education with a certificate you can earn quickly and completely online.
Undergraduate Certificates
UMGC offers undergraduate certificates that are available online, with some classes offered in a hybrid format combining online and on-site learning. Check the schedule of classes to see what's being offered this term.
If you decide you want to pursue further education, you can transfer credits from a certificate to a related bachelor's degree. These undergraduate certificates are MyCAA eligible for military spouses.
Graduate Certificates
UMGC offers graduate certificates in a wide range of areas, including business and management, cyber security, data analytics, education and teaching, healthcare and science, information technology and computer science, liberal arts and communication, and public safety. UMGC offers graduate certificates online, with some classes offered in a hybrid format. Check the schedule of classes to see what's being offered this term.
If you decide to pursue your master's degree, you can transfer your graduate certificate credit to a related master's degree.
- Acquisition and Supply Chain Management
- Bioinformatics
- Cloud Computing and Networking
- Cyber Operations
- Cybersecurity Management and Policy
- Cybersecurity Technology
- Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
- Foundations in Business Analytics
- Foundations of Human Resource Management
- Global Health Management
- Homeland Security Management
- Information Assurance
- Instructional Technology Integration
- Leadership and Management
- Learning Design and Technology
- Project Management
- Strategic Communications
Find the Right Program for You
With our Program Comparison Tool, you can evaluate as many as three degrees, specializations, and certificates side by side. Explore program descriptions, cost, transfer credit, program formats, course content, and more. Found your program? Use our Time and Tuition Estimator to get your estimated tuition, fees, and graduation date.
Degree Programs for Military-Affiliated Students Offered Overseas
UMGC Europe and UMGC Asia students may enroll in any online degree or certificate program. In addition, special division-specific programs are available on-site overseas. See the full list of UMGC Asia programs and UMGC Europe programs.

UMGC has a very good track record when it comes to military and veteran students…. They’ve been involved and active with military and veteran students for many, many years. I really didn’t even consider any other options.
Terry Bowie
Veteran, Air Force
Business Administration Bachelor's Degree
Vice President