What if the Next Step in Your Career Started with Just One Course?

Whether you’re changing careers, retooling your skills for a new role, or building on experience you already have, you don’t need to start from scratch, and you don’t always need a full degree to move forward.

UMPI’s Career & Workforce Solutions offers short certificates and standalone courses designed around real careers, real schedules, and real life. Take one course to build a specific skill, or stack several into a credential that opens new doors. And if you’ve already earned college credit or gained relevant experience along the way, we can help you apply it toward your next credential too.

At a Glance

Extreme Flexibility

With YourPace, you can build your education around your job, your family, and your life. Courses run in convenient 8-week terms, so you can move through material faster, with six start dates throughout the year and no rigid classroom schedule required.

Work-Relevant Skills

Every course is designed to build skills you can apply right away; not just theory, but capabilities employers are actively looking for.

Stackable, Portable Credentials

Pursue courses at your own pace. Each credit and credential you earn builds toward something bigger and stays with you no matter where your career goes next.

Real Affordability

Short certificates and standalone courses mean you invest only in what you need, without the cost or time commitment of a full degree program.

Credit for Prior Learning

Don’t start from scratch. Prior college credit, military training, and relevant work experience may count toward your credential, helping you get there faster.

Individual Attention

We’re with you from start to finish. Stay on track with a Success Coach who will help you achieve your academic goals throughout your journey.

YourPace Flexibility

Explore Programs by Career Area

Not sure where to start? Browse certificates and programs by career area, or view the full catalog below to find the right fit for your goals.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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Tell us about yourself and your goals, and we’ll help you find the right courses, certificate, or degree to get you there.