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The University of Arizona Biosphere 2 Center for Human Space Exploration (CHaSE) Spacesuit Training Course is an invaluable opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise with spacesuits.

By the end of the course, participants will have had a thorough introduction to spacesuits and their operational protocols, including practical hands-on experience with donning (putting on), doffing (taking off) and pressurizing spacesuits safely and efficiently.

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What You Will Learn in the Spacesuit Training Course

Over one full classroom day, the course covers a brief history of suits, basic human physiology, and basic life support, as well as cleaning protocols for the suits.

During this time, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the components and construction that make these complex systems.

Most importantly, you will also get fundamental hands-on experience with donning, doffing and pressurizing spacesuits.

What Is Included?

• One full day of in-person training, including practical demonstrations and hands-on experience with donning, doffing and pressurizing spacesuits.
• A non-credit certificate of completion from the University of Arizona’s Center for Human Space Exploration upon successful completion of the course. The certificate serves as evidence that the participant has completed all requirements for this professional development course.

Who Should Take the Spacesuit Training Course?

The course is open to individuals of all backgrounds with no prerequisites.

All participants will leave the course with a greater understanding of how to safely use and maintain these suit systems, enabling the next generation of space operations and exploration.
 

Weight Inclusive Health is a four-part non-credit certificate program that aims to provide healthcare providers with foundational knowledge of weight inclusive care.

Weight inclusive approaches use non-weight based markers for health promotion and are rooted in health equity.

The Certificate in Weight Inclusive Care offers four different courses that are meant to explore weight bias, weight inclusive frameworks, eating disorders, and counseling from a weight inclusive lens.

Who Should Take the University of Arizona Weight Inclusive Health Certificate Program?

This noncredit program is open to all. You do not need prior healthcare experience. This program is ideal for:

• Recent college graduates working in the helping professions.
• Experienced healthcare professionals looking to update their skill sets, including Dietitians, Physicians, Therapists, Pharmacists and Public Health professionals.
• Those who are looking to make a shift into weight inclusive care or become more knowledgeable about other aspects of weight bias and eating disorder awareness.

What You Will Learn

• Personal bias awareness and introspection about your relationship with food and bodies.
• Addressing weight bias in health care by considering the social determinants of health, and practicing addressing and modifying weight-centric approaches.
• Weight inclusive approaches to counseling using an overall trauma-informed approach; this includes how to start conversations, practice motivational interviewing, hold space for weight concerns, and the whole person.
• Eating disorder and body image support with an intersectional lens and understanding of body autonomy.
• Overall weight inclusive framework applications in practice, from counseling, to nutrition and healthcare visits.

Schedule and Format

The program is completely online, asynchronous, and self-paced. You will have three weeks to complete each course.

You should expect to spend about five hours per week on course work, including watching videos, reading, participating in online discussions, completing assignments and taking quizzes.

Weight Inclusive Health Certificate Program Courses

What is Included?

• Approximately fifteen hours of learning per course.
• A digital (PDF) Certificate of Completion from Arizona Online Professional Studies upon successful completion of each individual course.
• Additionally, upon successful completion of the full four-course program, earn a digital (PDF) Certificate of Completion from Arizona Online Professional Studies.

Continuing Education Units: Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available from Arizona Online Professional Studies for an additional fee. One CEU = 10 clock hours of instruction, so each course is eligible for 1.5 CEUs. Note that these CEUs are not occupation-specific.

Some of these courses are pending approval through the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 15 CEUs per course and will provide updates on that as needed.

Learn from University of Arizona Faculty 

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These courses are designed and facilitated by University of Arizona School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness faculty members and graduate students:

Katelyn Barker, MS, RDN is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Assistant Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics at the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness.

Ashley Carrillo, MPH, RDN, CDCES is an Instructor at the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness.

A Message from the Weight Inclusive Health Team: "We look forward to providing this information and would like to share that the aim of this program is to be the start of a continuing education journey. We acknowledge the importance of learning from a variety of individuals, especially those with lived experience. It is vital that throughout our career we have ongoing and critical evaluation of our learning."

In addition to this non-credit professional certificate program, the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness also offers credit-bearing Weight Inclusive Health courses. Learn more about undergraduate weight inclusive health courses. 

Paying for Your Weight Inclusive Health Courses

A 10% discount is available for those who register for all four courses at once. The discount is not applied immediately, please contact UACE-info@arizona.edu for inquiries on paying for all four courses at the same time.

A 10% discount is also available for group registration (three or more individuals from the same organization). Contact us at UACE-info@arizona.edu if you are interested in group registration.

Registration

You do not need to be located in Arizona or a University of Arizona student to take these courses.

Registering is easy. There is no application required. Just click the red button below to choose your classes and register in our convenient online registration system.

The University of Arizona Basic Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) course equips food manufacturers, food safety professionals and food scientists/technologists with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement food safety programs.

The content of this course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance.

Why Get HACCP Certification?

HACCP is the internationally recognized system to identify and manage food safety-related risk. HACCP addresses food safety through the analysis and control of physical, biological and chemical hazards, from raw material production to manufacturing, distribution and consumption. 

Federal food safety regulations for meat and poultry mandate that each manufacturer must rely on a trained individual who has received instruction in the application of HACCP principles. Those trained individuals must perform a periodic reassessment of the ongoing adequacy of the HACCP plan.

This course directly fulfills these regulatory expectations, as well as provides additional practical and technical instruction to assist food manufacturers in producing safe product.

What You Will Learn

In the course, you will receive instruction in the seven principles of HACCP:

• Hazard analysis
• Critical control points
• Critical limits
• Monitoring
• Corrective actions
• Verification procedures, including validation
• Record-keeping

Special attention will be placed on developing a HACCP plan, as well as when and how to conduct a record review.

You will also interactively spend time throughout the course solving problems about hazards and their control associated with meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, and juice products.

Who Should Attend HACCP Training?

This course is appropriate for anyone wanting to better understand HACCP, especially individuals who either are working or want to work in any aspect of food production, distribution, or preparation.  

There are no prerequisites for this course, and no application is required.

What is Included

• Two and a half days of live training, taught by University of Arizona faculty experts
• Opportunities to ask questions and get the individual feedback you need to master the material
• All course materials
• Lunches
• Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and seal from the International HACCP Alliance and a certificate of completion from University of Arizona Online Professional Studies

Discounts

A 50% discount is available for current University of Arizona students. To receive the discount, complete course registration and select "3rd party payment" as your payment method at checkout. Include in the "Notes" area your eligibility for the discount. An AZO staff member will be in contact with discounted course information.

Instructors

The program is taught by Dr. Margie Sánchez-Vega, a University of Arizona Assistant Professor of Practice in Animal and Food Science with over 9 years of experience in food safety teaching.

 

 

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In an increasingly data-driven world, employers need people who can leverage data to solve problems. 

The University of Arizona Business Analytics Science Certificate Program is a fully online noncredit professional development program that teaches you the fundamental data and business analytics skills that employers need.

Who Should Take the University of Arizona Business Analytics Certificate Program?

This noncredit program is open to all. You do not need prior business analytics experience.

What You Will Learn in the Business Analytics Course

• Business Analytics Fundamentals: Learn how data can help you solve problems, drive growth and influence decision-making.
• Data Modeling: Organize and use data to answer key research questions effectively.
• Accessing Data with SQL: Retrieve and summarize data with SQL. Develop SQL queries and learn techniques such as filtering, working with joins and using aggregate functions.
• Data Visualization and Technology: Learn data techniques and visualization types to highlight insights, and get hands-on with Excel and Tableau.
• KPIs, Business Objectives, and More: Develop business objectives and align metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve business performance.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Get an introduction to AI and Machine learning and the role these tools can play in business analytics.

The program is designed to equip you with practical, workplace-ready skills. In fact, 94% of learners who completed the course say that they are applying what they learned back on the job.

What Is Included in the Business Analytics Certificate Program

• Approximately 80-100 hours of learning
• Tableau eLearning: one full year of free access to Tableau eLearning content (a $120 value), so you can do a deep dive into Tableau during and after the course.
• Technology certification: By the end of the course, you will be prepared to take the Tableau Desktop Specialist Certification Exam. Note: cost of the exam is not included in course cost.
• Career services support, including resume and cover letter review, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, career workshops and career coaching.
• University of Arizona Online Professional Studies digital badge and digital certificate of completion upon successful completion of course

Business Analytics Class Structure and Format

Class Dates: classes start monthly

Format: The convenient online format allows you to learn from any location in Arizona or around the world.

The ten-week class includes weekly on-demand online learning such as videos and reading, plus assignments to reinforce your learning and provide you with practical hands-on experience. All activities can be completed online, on your own schedule, each week.

You can also attend optional (but recommended) mentor-led live broadcasts once a week via video conference.

You should expect to spend 4-6 hours per week working independently (learning, working on assignments), plus an additional 1-2 hours per week attending the optional weekly mentor-led live broadcasts. 

Paying for Your Certificate Program

Payment plan options are available for qualifying participants. Payment plan options may include additional fees.

Discounts are also available for veterans and for University of Arizona alumni and staff members.

The certificate in Spanish/English Translation is designed to respond to the increasing local, national, and international demand for professionals, educators, and students interested in meeting the challenges of an increasingly multicultural and multilingual society.

This three-course non-credit professional development certificate program is designed to train entry-level translators in Spanish to meet the needs of doctors' offices, hospitals, public health settings, courts, legal offices, schools, etc. 

Who should take Spanish/English Translation?

It is intended for bilingual (English-Spanish) speakers with no formal training in translation who wish to improve or expand their knowledge and skills in written translation.

The online format is ideal for professionals who, due to career and family obligations, cannot attend face-to-face classes.

Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the following:

• Practice translating medical, legal, and business content from English to Spanish and Spanish to English
• Knowledge of English/Spanish health, legal and business terminology and of how to expand on it
• Knowledge of how to make translation decisions on the basis of the translation requirements
• Training in cultural competency
• Preparation to work in health and legal settings

A digital badge is issued upon successful completion of each individual course, as well as upon completion of the full three-course program.

Courses

Each course is usually 16 weeks long and offered once per year. Courses start in January, May and September.

Courses are self-paced, with weekly deadlines for activities such as reading, translation assignments and exams.

The focus of the Translation Certificate courses is not on theoretical content. These are skills-based courses, whose goal is to facilitate acquisition of translation competence, more specifically the transfer component of competence. Given the short duration of the program (each course is only 16 weeks), we focus on core skills, which require rich feedback (from instructors and peers) and guided practice.

Unlike transfer competence, content (terminology, field specific knowledge) can be learned independently and through intensive specialized webinars, widely available in the field. Certificate courses teach content and terminology in the context of translation tasks (rather than as separate discrete units) and aim to teach students how to identify and remedy knowledge gaps (something they will have to do throughout their careers as translators).

The Translation Certificate courses are practical, workshop-style courses, as indicated on the syllabus. The assignments provide opportunities to learn (with purposely selected texts and guided activities to help students learn translation skills). Exams do not test content, but skills and thus, no preparatory materials are needed. Students prepare for exams throughout the entire course (through guided practice and feedback).

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Awards

The University of Arizona Spanish/English Translation Certificate Program was the recipient of the 2021 University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) West Region Outstanding Non-Credit Program Award.

Application and Registration

To apply, you will need to complete and submit a background information form and a written entrance exam to test your proficiency in English and Spanish. Applying to the program is free, and you can apply any time. Please allow 2 weeks before contacting us about the results of your application.

If you are accepted into the program, you will be notified when classes open for registration.

Discounts are available for University of Arizona employees and military. Only one discount can be used per registration.

Payment plans are not available for the August 2026 session. However, learners can reserve a seat by selecting the third-party payment option at checkout. You will receive a payment link 10 days before the course start date, at which point full payment will be due.

For more information, please call 520-626-3343 or see our FAQ section.

There are millions of professionals working in mining and related industries worldwide, and not all of them are engineers, geologists or miners.

The University of Arizona Mining 4.E program is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to mining for professionals with no background in mining.

Who Should Take this Introductory Mining Course?

This introductory mining engineering course is designed for seasoned professionals in mining and related industries, as well as individuals from other fields who find themselves working with or impacted by the mining sector.

Whether you are a field geologist seeking deeper technical understanding, an economic analyst needing a grasp on resource extraction or a lawyer navigating mining regulations, this course will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and language to excel in your role.

No prior mining experience is required, just a desire to expand your horizons and gain valuable insights into this crucial industry.

The convenient online format allows individuals in any location to take the Mining 4.E course.

What Will You Learn in Mining 4.E?

This course provides an overview of the complete life cycle of a mine from discovery to reclamation. Emphasis is placed on safety, sustainability, innovations and technologies that are driving improvements in all aspects of mining in a responsible manner.

The program takes its name from "Industry 4.0" (also called the "Fourth Industrial Revolution") and ‘E’ for ‘eLearning’. Industry 4.0 technologies like automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics are revolutionizing industries around the world, and the mining industry is no exception.

The course will also help participants explore the Industry 4.0 evolution of the mining cycle in the next 20 years by discussing topics such as automation, biomining, sensing technologies, data analytics and space mining.

Mining 4.E Class Schedule and Format

The seven-week Mining 4.E course is completely online and self-paced, and the course material is available 24/7. You will learn via video lectures, virtual field trips, recorded interviews with industry professionals, quizzes and other online activities.

There are no weekly assignments or deadlines, and you don't need to be online at a specific time to participate. There is a recommended weekly schedule to help keep you on track, but as long as you complete the course within seven weeks, you are welcome to work at your own pace.

What is Included?

• All course materials
• Seven weeks of access to course materials
• A digital badge and certificate of completion from University of Arizona Online Professional Studies, upon successful completion of the course

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Learn from University of Arizona Mining & Geological Engineering Faculty

Mining & Geological Engineering (MGE) at the University of Arizona is one of the top-ranked mining engineering programs in the nation.

Academic Program Director: Moe Momayez has been an MGE faculty member since 2007, and he serves as the energy and geosensing team leader in the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. He was interim department head from 2020 to 2022 and was the inaugural David & Edith Lowell Chair in Mining & Geological Engineering.

Momayez centers his research on developing new technologies to improve mine safety and productivity, including methods to mitigate heat-related emergencies.

Momayez is also a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. He holds 14 patents and patent applications related to thermally insulating materials, heat stress prediction for mine workers, rock slope stability prediction, comminution, material characterization and renewable energy generation from mines.

Instructors: Mining 4.E is taught by University of Arizona MGE faculty, including professors Isabel Barton, Gail Heath, John Kemeny, Eric Lutz, Moe Momayez, Brad Ross, Victor Tenorio, Muhammad Waqas and Jinhong Zhang.

Registering for Your Mining Course

You do not need to be located in Arizona or a University of Arizona student to take this course.

Registering is easy: just click the 'Register for Class' button below, choose your start date and pay for your course. 

Join us and unlock the hidden potential within the world beneath your feet!

Project management is consistently one of the top skills employers look for across industries.

The University of Arizona Online Professional Studies Project Management Certificate Program is a fully online professional development program that teaches you in-demand project management skills in just 10 weeks.

Who Should Take the University of Arizona Project Management Certificate Program?

This noncredit program is open to all. You do not need prior project management experience. This program is ideal for:

• Early-career project managers who want to improve their project management skills
• Business-focused professionals looking to develop new skills, including Agile project management
• Individuals who have been asked to manage a project or projects in their department
• Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to better manage their processes and increase efficiencies

What You Will Learn

• Project management basics, including the stages of project management and different project management approaches (including waterfall, agile and hybrid)
• How to plan, scope and create a project plan
• Key principles of Agile for software, including Kanban and Scrum basics and creating an Agile project plan
• Hands-on experience using Jira, Microsoft Project, Google Sheets and other tools to build a project plan
• Budgeting, managing costs, progress tracking, stakeholder management, communication and much more

Earn an In-Demand Jira Certification

You will be able to earn the following industry-recognized certification that demonstrates your practical knowledge and skills: Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification. 

Career Support

Get the support you need to meet your career goals, including:

• Resume and cover letter review
• LinkedIn profile optimization
• Small-group workshops on topics such as negotiating tips, how to effectively communicate your skills, and Q&As with hiring managers/recruiters
• Access to career coaching

Class Schedule and Format

Class Dates: Classes start monthly

Format: The convenient online format allows you to learn from any location: in Arizona, across the country or around the world.

The ten-week class includes weekly on-demand online learning content such as videos and reading, plus assignments to reinforce your learning and provide you with practical hands-on experience. All activities can be completed online, on your own schedule, each week.

You can also attend optional (but recommended) mentor-led live online sessions once a week.

You should expect to spend 8-10 hours per week working independently (learning, working on assignments), plus an additional 1-2 hours per week attending the optional weekly mentor-led live sessions.

What Is Included in the Project Management Certificate Program

• Approximately 90 hours of learning (meets Project Management Institute requirements for project management training)
• Technology certification: Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification
• Digital badge and digital certificate of completion upon successful completion of course

Paying for Your Certificate Program

Payment plan options are available for qualifying participants. Payment plan options may include additional fees.

Discounts are also available for veterans and for University of Arizona alumni and staff members.

This program prepares medical professionals for a career in the legal field as legal nurse consultants. 

Legal nurse consultants use their medical education and experience to advise law firms, health care providers, insurance companies, government agencies and other organizations regarding medically-related issues and appear in court as expert witnesses.

What You Will Learn

The course provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of legal nurse consulting (LNC), with an emphasis on law and expert witness testimony. 

Who Should Take the Legal Nurse Consultant Course?

The course is designed for medical professionals who wish to start a career as legal nurse consultants. The course is also open to anyone interested in the field of forensic testimony and medical-legal issues.

Class Schedule and Format

This noncredit professional development course includes 42 clock hours of instruction/learning. 

The course is available in two different formats:

• In the online format, you will complete your course in one seven-week session. You will complete weekly activities and assignments, averaging 10 hours per week of course work. As long as you complete your work by the assigned deadline, you can work at your own pace, and you don't need to be online at a particular time.
• In the self-study format, you can register and start learning at any time. Once you register, you will have four months to complete the program. Because it is a self-paced program, you will not have weekly assignments or a specific course schedule to follow. Therefore, you will need to be organized, persistent and motivated to stay on track to complete your training.

Online course dates: see start dates in the right sidebar.

Online Self-Study course dates: start any time and complete your program within four months.

What Is Included

• 42 clock hours of training
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Online Professional Studies upon successful completion of the program
• A digital badge upon successful completion of the program

Note: books and materials are not included in registration fee.

With the expanding legalization of recreational and medical cannabis nationwide has come an increased need for well-trained people to work in the highly-regulated, complex cannabis industry.

The legal cannabis industry already supports over 428,000 full-time jobs nationwide, and the industry is growing significantly faster than other industries. Arizona alone exceeded $1 billion in total annual cannabis sales in 2022.

The need for credible cannabis information extends beyond the cannabis industry itself - to health professionals, legal professionals, law enforcement, and many other professions affected by cannabis legalization.

About the University of Arizona Cannabis Certificate Programs

The University of Arizona Online Professional Studies non-credit Cannabis Certificate programs are designed to meet the current and future cannabis industry workforce needs and position participants for professional success in this thriving industry.

Instructors are experts in the cannabis industry, including cannabis entrepreneurs, board-certified physicians, pharmacologists, attorneys and public policy specialists.

Participants can choose to earn a Certification in the 8-week Cannabis Associate Certificate program or in the 16-week: Cannabis Retail & Sales Specialist, Cannabis Cultivation Specialist, Cannabis Compliance Specialist, Cannabis Product Development Specialist, or Medical Cannabis Specialist. Each Specialist program includes the eight-week Associate course plus eight more weeks of advanced training in
high-growth job sectors.

• Cannabis Associate Certificate: This 8-week program is designed to provide foundational knowledge in the cannabis industry. Students will learn about cannabis biology, cultivation techniques, product knowledge, legal regulations, and essential business practices. Ideal for those aspiring to pursue careers in cultivation, retail, or management, this program equips participants with the skills needed to succeed in the evolving cannabis landscape.
• Cannabis Retail & Sales Specialist: Prepares students for successful careers in the cannabis retail industry. This course covers essential topics such as product knowledge, customer service techniques, compliance with regulations, and effective sales strategies. Ideal for aspiring Retail Associates and Store Managers, this program equips participants with the skills needed to thrive in the growing cannabis marketplace.
• Cannabis Cultivation Specialist: This in-depth online program focused on the science and art of growing cannabis is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for careers in the cannabis cultivation sector. Students will learn about essential cultivation techniques, plant health management, and the operational aspects of running a grow facility. This program is ideal for those seeking hands-on roles, including Grow Assistants, Cultivation Technicians, and Cultivation Managers.
• Cannabis Compliance Specialist: This certificate program aims to prepare students for roles in cannabis compliance and regulatory oversight. This course covers critical topics such as state and federal regulations, compliance strategies, and best practices for maintaining operational integrity in the cannabis industry. Ideal for individuals seeking careers as Compliance Officers or Regulatory Specialists, this program provides the necessary expertise to navigate the complex legal landscape of cannabis.
• Cannabis Product Development Specialist: This program educates students on the diverse range of cannabis products, how they are made, and their applications. Participants will explore topics such as product formulation, quality assurance, and market trends. This program is ideal for those aspiring to work in roles such as Product Developers and Quality Assurance Specialists, equipping them with the knowledge to excel in the evolving cannabis market.
• Medical Cannabis Specialist: Aimed at providing students with knowledge about the medicinal applications of cannabis. Participants will explore the therapeutic properties of cannabis, patient care practices, legal aspects, and current research developments. This program is perfect for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in the medical uses of cannabis, empowering them to better assist patients in their needs.

Each Certificate consists of 8-16 weeks of online coursework. Students can study at their own pace and on their own schedule, as long as they complete the final exam within the course timeline.

Who Should Earn a Cannabis Certificate?

The Cannabis Certificate Programs are ideal for a diverse range of individuals seeking to enhance their careers in the cannabis industry, including:

• Cultivation Enthusiasts: Those interested in hands-on roles such as Grow Assistants or Cultivation Technicians, looking to gain expertise in cultivation techniques and plant health management.
• Retail Professionals: Aspiring Retail Associates or Store Managers who want to develop skills in product knowledge, customer service, and compliance within the retail landscape.
• Compliance Specialists: Individuals aiming for roles as Compliance Officers or Regulatory Specialists, seeking to understand the complexities of cannabis regulations and compliance strategies.
• Product Developers: Those interested in working as Product Specialists or Quality Assurance Specialists, eager to learn about product formulation, quality control, and market trends.
• Healthcare Providers: Medical professionals or caregivers wanting to deepen their understanding of the therapeutic uses of cannabis and how to support patient needs effectively.

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Course Schedule and Format

Each non-credit Specialist Certificate starts with the Cannabis Associate Certificate 8-week course, introducing the history, culture and industry of cannabis. After completing the first 8-weeks, participants complete an additional 8-week specialized course to earn their non-credit Cannabis Specialist Certificate.

The courses are fully online and asynchronous, meaning you do not need to be online at a specific time to complete your coursework. There are weekly assignments and activities to keep you engaged and on-track to complete your Certificate. You will also develop a portfolio of case studies and projects that you can use to demonstrate your sector-specific cannabis knowledge.

You should expect to dedicate 6-10 hours per week to complete your coursework. 

What Is Included in the Cannabis Certificate Program?

• 8-(Associate) to 16-(Specialist) week courses
• Completion of a portfolio of case studies and projects to demonstrate your cannabis industry knowledge
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Online Professional Studies upon successful completion of the program

• Access to the GF Institute Employer Network upon successful completion of the program: includes a digital badge to display your credential, as well as membership to the GF Institute, the professional organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism, credibility, and equity in the cannabis industry

  All graduates also gain access to the Cannabis Career Resource Center — a free platform unlocked the moment you complete any of these programs.
  Here's what's inside:
  1. The Employer Network – Direct access to cannabis companies that are actively hiring and have agreed to recognize our Certificate holders when they apply for a job.
  2. Continuing Education – A growing library of training videos covering career development, advanced cannabis knowledge, entrepreneurship, and more.
  3. Exclusive Opportunities –  So you can keep learning and growing to expand your cannabis career. 
   

Paying For Your Program

Payment plan options are available for qualifying participants. Payment plan options may include additional fees.

Questions?

For additional information, please contact Green Flower at cannabis-ce@arizona.edu.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) includes a variety of methods for settling disputes without litigation, including Mediation, Arbitration, Summary Jury Trials, Mini-Trials and Moderated Settlement Conferences.

What You Will Learn

Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States. The course focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options. Participants will learn negotiation skills and how to select the most cost-effective and least intrusive ADR method to achieve the most positive result for both parties. 

Topics include: Why Conflicts Escalate, Why Alternative Dispute Resolution Works, The Mediation Process and Role of the Mediator, The Arbitration Process and Role of the Arbitrator, Coming to an Agreement, Problems Encountered in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Developing ADR Programs for Government, Business and Personal Disputes, Employment Disputes and Employer/Employee Relationships, and Divorce Settlement.

View the ADR course syllabus.

Who Should Take the Alternative Dispute Resolution Course?

This is a non-credit professional development course designed to train participants to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. 

Class Schedule and Format

This noncredit professional development program includes 45 clock hours of training.

The course is fully online, and you can work at your own pace to complete the course activities each week. You do not need to be online at any particular time to complete your course work. You will interact with the instructor via email and an online discussion board.

This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of at least 8 hours per week completing course activities. Course activities include reading assignments, writing assignments, exams and online discussions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Session Start Dates: see start dates in the right sidebar.

What Is Included

• 45 clock hours of training
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Online Professional Studies upon successful completion of the program
• A digital badge upon successful completion of the program

Note: books and materials are not included in registration fee.