Certificate Program

/ˈsɜːrtɪfɪkət ˈproʊɡræm/

Definitions

  1. (n.) An educational curriculum or series of courses that awards a certificate upon completion, often used to demonstrate specialized legal knowledge or skills.
    She completed the certificate program in paralegal studies to enhance her career prospects.

Forms

  • certificate program
  • certificate programs

Commentary

Certificate programs differ from degree programs by focusing on specific skills or topics and typically require less time to complete.

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