A focused and professionally oriented program of study that requires completion of additional credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. These programs are designed for persons who have completed a baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of master's degree programs. Examples include refresher courses or additional units of study in a specialty or subspecialty. A focused program of study that requires completion of additional credit hours beyond the master's degree but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. Examples include refresher courses or additional units of study in a specialty or subspecialty.
Certifications vary by type and industry.