Division of Professional Studies
Online Skill-Builder Credit Certificates
Buisness, Healthcare, Technology, Leadership and More
Build Your Future with Targeted, Stackable Credentials from Saint Francis University!
Whether you’re just starting out, looking to upskill for a promotion, or considering a career change, our Online Skill-Builder Certificates are designed for real life. These 18-credit programs help you build practical, career-ready knowledge in fields like business, healthcare, and technology—on your own time and budget. With dedicated support and flexible learning, you don’t need to choose between your goals and your responsibilities.
The SFU Advantage:
✅ Affordable
An automatically applied scholarship brings tuition to just $250 per credit—making it a cost-effective way to boost your credentials.
An automatically applied scholarship brings tuition to just $250 per credit—making it a cost-effective way to boost your credentials.
✅ Flexible & Fast
Fully online and tailored for working adults, these 18-credit programs can be completed in as few as 2–3 semesters, part-time or full-time.
Fully online and tailored for working adults, these 18-credit programs can be completed in as few as 2–3 semesters, part-time or full-time.
✅ Stackable Credentials
Each certificate stands alone or can be applied toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, helping you build a clear educational pathway.
Each certificate stands alone or can be applied toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, helping you build a clear educational pathway.
✅ Transfer-Friendly
You may transfer up to 9 credits from prior college coursework, workplace learning, or military experience—accelerating your progress.
You may transfer up to 9 credits from prior college coursework, workplace learning, or military experience—accelerating your progress.
✅ All Backgrounds Welcome
Whether you have no prior college, some credits, or even an advanced degree, these programs are built to meet you where you are.
Whether you have no prior college, some credits, or even an advanced degree, these programs are built to meet you where you are.
✅ Personalized Support
Get guidance from a dedicated academic advisor/student success coach—plus full access to writing support, tutoring, career services, and more.
Get guidance from a dedicated academic advisor/student success coach—plus full access to writing support, tutoring, career services, and more.
Explore the Possibilities
| Certificate | You Might Choose This If… | Key Skills Gained | Career Focus / Pathways |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Fundamentals | You’re detail-oriented, like working with numbers, and want to build core finance/accounting knowledge. | Financial reporting, budgeting, Excel, cost analysis | Bookkeeping, accounting assistant, entry-level finance roles |
| Business Administration | You want a broad understanding of business and may be exploring management, marketing, or entrepreneurship. | Management, marketing, finance, business writing | Business generalist roles, admin support, small business/startup |
| Healthcare Administration | You’re interested in leadership within the healthcare field or want to move into non-clinical healthcare roles. | Healthcare systems, policy, compliance, healthcare marketing | Healthcare coordinator, office manager, policy/insurance roles |
| Human Resource Management | You enjoy working with people, resolving workplace issues, and building organizational culture. | Hiring, employment law, performance management, benefits | HR assistant, recruiter, training coordinator, employee relations |
| Information Technology Management | You’re interested in IT systems, cybersecurity, and applying tech knowledge in a business setting. | IT systems, cybersecurity, programming, data management | IT support, systems analyst, entry-level cybersecurity, tech lead |
| Management & Leadership | You want to lead teams, improve processes, and manage people or operations. | Team leadership, strategic planning, operations, organizational behavior | Team lead, supervisor, manager-in-training, project coordination |