Professional Programs
Online Professional Certificate Programs
Ithaca College offers online professional certificate programs designed to meet the professional development needs and the increasing workplace demands of organizational leaders and managers. Our proven asynchronous online learning model offers practical topics delivered over two-week sessions. Participants value the “structured flexibility,” the stimulating collaboration, and the mix of cutting-edge theory with actionable strategies that lead to career success.
Leading Networked Organizations and Virtual Teams
This certificate is designed for professionals who will design and lead the new generation of organizations with virtual teams of mobile employees, outsourced freelancers, and strategic partners. Courses will enable learners to think "outside the box" when designing communication systems that will characterize the workplace of the future.
Performance Improvement Management
Designed for performance improvement professionals who wish to expand their management and consulting skills. Each course provides practical tools and advice, as well as providing the theoretical underpinning and vocabulary needed to more effectively explain and defend your strategic decisions.
Program Evaluation and Measurement
Designed for professionals assessing communication and training programs. These courses provide the opportunity to build and apply skills in quantitative and qualitative methods to assess various types of communication, promotional, and learning projects.
Strategic Communication Management
For communication professionals moving into management roles who are responsible for the assessment of communication and training programs and/or responsible for leading the new generation of organizations and work teams. Topics covered are immediately relevant to the workplace.
Sustainability Leadership
A customizable, performance-based training program designed for practitioners who want to improve their skills and knowledge of best practices in order to lead effective sustainability initiatives in their university, corporation, community, or municipality.
Gerontology Certificate Program
Gerontology Certificate
Developed to provide health and social service professionals, as well as other interested individuals, with specialized knowledge of the aging process and gerontology issues. This multidisciplinary program, held on the Ithaca College campus, will help you in your understanding and service to older adults.