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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
• Healthcare professionals (1-5 years experience) 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 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 upon successful completion of each individual course, as well as upon completion of the full four-course program.
• A digital badge upon successful completion of each individual course, as well as upon completion of the full four-course program.

Continuing Education Units: Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available from Continuing and Professional Education 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.

The courses also meet qualifications for CDR. Each course is eligible for 5 CEUs approved by CDR, Commission on Dietetic Registration.

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 Munro, 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. The discount will be applied automatically during registration when you register for all four courses.

A 10% discount is also available for group registration (three or more individuals from the same organization). Contact us 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.

Introduction to Greenhouse Environmental Control for Crop Production is a 14-week certificate course designed and offered by ADVANCEA. The course will provide students with foundational information about the essentials of greenhouse environment control for a variety of commonly-grown crops.

Based on our previous experience offering this course, it was substantially revised and improved with the aim of making it most relevant to beginning and intermediate greenhouse growers.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course will provide a strong understanding of greenhouse environment control to those who are already employed in the industry, or those enrolled in an academic program with desire to learn about environmental controls in greenhouse systems.

The course is designed to be equivalent to an upper-level college course and requires entry-level understanding of modern greenhouse production systems.

What You Will Learn

In this course with newly updated contents, you will:

• Review various greenhouse crop production systems
• Be able to describe why and how important environmental parameters are controlled using sensors and control systems
• Gain sufficient insight in the basics of energy and mass transfer to understand the key plant-environment interactions in greenhouses
• Learn the basics of sensors and control logic to optimize greenhouse conditions
• Become familiar with recent developments in greenhouse control strategies 

A certificate of completion will be granted to participants who successfully complete the course.

About the ADVANCEA Project

This collaborative research and extension program ADVANCEA Project is funded by the USDA NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative, and its objective is to assist U.S. growers in creating the most ideal crop-growing environment using real-time data and AI-based climate optimization processes.

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Instructors

• Dr. AJ Both, Professor, Rutgers University
• Stijn Jochems, Researcher, Delphy
• Dr. Murat Kacira, Professor, University of Arizona
• Dr. Chieri Kubota, Professor, Ohio State University
• Dr. Peter Ling, Associate Professor, Ohio State University
• Dr. Guil Signorini, Assistant Professor, Ohio State University
• Dr. Ken Tran, Koidra Inc.

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 Continuing & Professional Education 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.

Human resources professionals: are you looking to get SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certified?

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) credentials make you a recognized expert in the Human Resources field.

This online course combines expert instruction with the proven SHRM Learning System to offer a comprehensive and effective way to prepare for success on your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification exam.

Who Should Take This Course?

SHRM certification is designed for experienced HR professionals:

• SHRM-CP is recommended for those in operational HR roles: according to SHRM, this includes duties such as "implementing HR policies, supporting day-to-day HR functions, or serving as an HR point of contact for staff and stakeholders."
• SHRM-SCP is recommended for more experienced HR professionals with at least 3 years of work history in a strategic HR role. This includes duties such as "developing HR policies and/or procedures, overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations, directing an entire HR enterprise, or leading the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals."

Learn more about SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. 

Schedule and Format

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​The course is completely online, so you can prepare for your HR exam wherever you are located.

This course combines the convenience of self-paced study with the structure and support of an instructor-led class. You will complete weekly assignments such as reading, discussion questions and quizzes on your own schedule.

You will have access to a SHRM-SCP instructor, who can answer questions and help you through the material. The instructor will also host weekly optional live Zoom sessions to help you deepen your HR knowledge.

What Is Included

• Comprehensive SHRM exam preparation: SHRM credentials are based on the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (SHRM BASK™), which describes the behavioral competencies and HR knowledge that HR professionals need for effective job performance. The course provides participants with a comprehensive review of the SHRM BASK™ in preparation for taking the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. Download full syllabus (PDF).
• Structured learning: participants will complete weekly assignments (amount per week varies), such as discussion questions, quizzes, and an assessment to keep on track to prepare for their certification exam.
• Weekly live Zoom sessions: participants can attend optional weekly Zoom sessions led by the instructor and other HR experts. These sessions provide the opportunity to ask questions, get feedback, and to interact with the instructor and each other.
• SHRM Learning System: course registration includes 18 months of access to the proven SHRM Learning System (a $995 retail value).
• Certificate: upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education.

Participants who successfully complete the course may also receive 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). CEUs are available for an additional fee.

Paying For Your Course

A 10% discount is available for University of Arizona faculty and staff members, University of Arizona graduates/alumni, SHRM members, military-connected learners, and members of specific local organizations. Discounts may also be available for group registration (three or more registrants from the same organization). Contact us to learn more.

A payment plan is also available for this class.

Instructor

You’ll be able to tap into the expertise and guidance of our highly-experienced, SHRM-certified instructor who is ready to work with you to make sure you are prepared for success on your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam.

Denise Godoy is a Human Resources Manager at the University of Arizona. Denise oversees the day-to-day operations for her unit including recruitments, hiring, payroll, compensation, and leave management. She provides advice and guidance on employee relations issues and performance management.

Denise has over 10 years of experience in the HR field. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Management and Policy and a Master of Legal Studies degree with a concentration in Compliance and Legal Risk Management. Denise also holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation.

CompTIA offers globally recognized, vendor-neutral credentials designed for Information Technology (IT) professionals. These credentials validate that you have the knowledge and skills to succeed in IT roles, and they are highly sought-after by employers.

Jump to: A+, A+ with IT Fundamentals, Network+, Security+ details

CompTIA certifications are also "stackable," so you can earn additional credentials as your knowledge and experience increase.

What is Included in CompTIA Training Bundles?

Each CompTIA training and exam bundle includes:

• One year of access to CompTIA CertMaster: This guided, customizable learning experience combines CompTIA learning products with engaging instructional videos and live instructional support for an all-in-one solution and provides you with the knowledge, exam prep tools, and peace of mind you need to succeed.
• One year of access to CompTIA Practice: Strengthen your understanding, accelerate learning, and test your knowledge in preparation for your certification exam.
• Exam voucher(s): one voucher is included for Tech+, Network+ and Security+ bundles. A+ certification requires passing two certification exams. Therefore, all A+ bundles include two A+ exam vouchers. NOTE: exam vouchers do not include a "retake" option.

Note: some military education programs do not permit bundling of exam vouchers and course registration fees. If you are planning to use Army Credentialing Assistance (CA) or Air Force COOL funding, please visit the military education exam vouchers page for additional information.

These training programs are provided by CompTIA.

Training Schedule and Format

This non-credit training and certification exam prep program is fully online and self-paced.

It is an open enrollment program, so you can register and start learning at any time. Once you register, you will have 12 months to complete the training program.

NOTE: because this is a self-paced program, there is not an instructor available to answer questions or help you understand the material.

CompTIA Training Options

For those with some IT work experience: CompTIA A+ Training and Exam Bundle

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CompTIA A+ certification validates that you have the core tech skills for IT support roles, and it is a requirement for many entry-level IT help desk jobs.

In addition to equipping participants with core tech skills, this self-paced online training prepares participants to take the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification exams.

Although not required, CompTIA suggests that A+ candidates have 9 to 12 months hands-on professional IT experience in the lab or field. If you do not have any prior technical experience, you may wish to start with CompTIA's Tech+ training (see below).

Vouchers to take the two required A+ certification exams are included. Learn more about this bundle.

Price: $995

Get The A+ BUNDLE

For those with no IT work experience: CompTIA A+ with Tech+ Training and Exam Bundle

Those who do not have prior IT experience should start with the CompTIA Tech+ certification and training before they start A+ training.

Tech+ is an introduction to basic information technology terminology, knowledge, and skills.

Vouchers to take the Tech+ and the two required A+ certification exams are included. Learn more about this bundle.

Price: $1,179

Get The A+ with Tech+ BUNDLE

CompTIA Network+ Training and Exam Bundle

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CompTIA Network+ certification validates that you have core technology skills in networking concepts, infrastructure, network operations, security and troubleshooting.

Network+ certification is often required for network support, engineering, and administration roles.

This course helps participants acquire those core skills and prepare to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

Although not required, it is recommended that participants have A+ certification and at least 9-12 months of networking experience prior to taking the Network+ exam.

Network+ exam voucher is included. Learn more about this bundle.

Price: $819

Get The Network+ Bundle

CompTIA Security+ Training and Exam Bundle

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CompTIA Security+ certification validates baseline security skills. It is an excellent starting point for those with some IT experience who want to move into IT security roles.

This self-paced online training helps participants acquire core IT security skills, as well as preparing to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. 

Although not required, it is recommended that participants have Network+ certification and two years of IT administration experience with a security focus prior to taking the Security+ exam.

Security+ exam voucher is included. Learn more about this bundle.

Price: $879

Get The Security+ Bundle

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 University of Arizona non-credit Certificate in Translation is awarded upon successful completion of the program (three courses).

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Courses

Each course is usually 16 weeks long and offered 1-2 times 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).

For more training opportunities in translation and interpretation, please visit the University of Arizona National Center for Interpretation.

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.

A payment plan is available for students registering for this program. Discounts are available for University of Arizona employees and military, as well as early registration (1 month before course start). Only one discount can be used per registration.

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

Paralegal is one of the fastest growing careers in the country. The national median earnings for paralegals is over $50,000/year, and freelance paralegal professionals average significantly more across the board.

There are paralegal job openings in every state and in a wide variety of industries, making paralegal skills highly transferable. Law firms, government agencies, corporations, hospitals, the court system and many other employers hire paralegals.

The Paralegal Certificate Course© prepares you for a career in this fast-growing field.

What You Will Learn in the Paralegal Certificate Course

The Paralegal Certificate Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge of the American legal system that you need to begin a successful career as a Paralegal. It will also teach you practical skills including how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation.

You will also:

• Develop a working knowledge of legal authority: how it is used and how to locate it through legal research.
• Learn the basics of law office management, substantive law (such as criminal law, domestic relations, real property law, and bankruptcy), and informal and formal advocacy.

Who Should Take the Paralegal Certificate Course?

This is a non-credit professional development certificate designed to prepare you to start a career as a Paralegal.

The only prerequisites for participation in the program are: a high school diploma (or equivalent) and being 18 years of age. There is no application required.

To register for the program, click the Register for Class button below. On the registration page, you can choose a course format and the date you wish to start the program, purchase your books/materials, and pay your registration fee.

Class Schedule and Format: Choose a Format that Works for You

The Paralegal Certificate Course is available in two different formats:

• In the online format, you will complete two seven-week online classes (Paralegal 1 and Paralegal 2). For each class, you will complete weekly activities and assignments, averaging 8-12 hours per week of course work. As long as you complete your work by the assigned deadline, you can work on your own schedule, and you don't need to be online at a particular time. View full online course syllabus.
• The live lecture format is similar to the online format, but it is shorter (8 weeks) and therefore more intensive. You still complete weekly online activities and assignments. You will also attend live online lectures (via Zoom) three times per week. View full live lecture course syllabus.

Online course dates

Paralegal 1 and Paralegal 2 must be completed in consecutive sessions. The start and end dates dates below reflect the date you would start Paralegal 1 and the date you would complete Paralegal 2.

• October 21, 2024 - February 28, 2025
• January 13, 2025 - April 25, 2025
• March 10, 2025 - June 20, 2025
• May 5, 2025 - August 15, 2025
• August 25, 2025 - December 5, 2025
• October 20, 2025-February 27, 2026

Live lecture course dates: Attend live lectures (via Zoom) on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mountain Time.

• Spring 2025: February 3-March 29, 2025
• Summer 2025: July 7-August 30, 2025
• Fall 2025: September 22-November 15, 2025

Note: if a live lecture falls on a holiday, lecture may be rescheduled for another date.

What is Included

• 90 clock hours of training
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education upon successful completion of the program. Update April 2021: this Certificate will be available in a downloadable digital format.
• A digital badge upon successful completion of the program

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

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 Continuing and Professional Education, 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!

Building on the popular Paralegal Certificate program, the Advanced Paralegal Certificate provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law.

Who Should Take Advanced Paralegal?

Advanced Paralegal is designed for those who have already completed a Paralegal Certificate or who have the equivalent knowledge and skills. If you have legal experience, but you have not completed a Paralegal Certificate program, you can review the Paralegal Certificate syllabus to determine whether you have the equivalent knowledge and skills.

The additional training gained through participation in these advanced classes will deepen your legal knowledge and skills, which in turn should increase your marketability.

Arizona does not have specific education requirements for Paralegals. Other Arizona legal occupations, such as Legal Document Preparer, do have specific education requirements. Completion of both the Paralegal Certificate (90 clock hours) and the Advanced Paralegal Certificate (270 clock hours) provides the equivalent of 24 semester hours of legal education. This may help you meet the Arizona education requirements for legal occupations that require 24 semester hours (or the clock hour equivalent) of legal education.

Completion of Paralegal and Advanced Paralegal also meets the education requirements set forth in California Business and Professions Code §6450 for California Paralegals. 

What You Will Learn

Courses include: Advanced Legal Research, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation), Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, e-Discovery, Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Property Law, Victim Advocacy and more.

Class Schedule and Format

This fully online noncredit professional development program includes 270 clock hours of training.

To complete the Advanced Paralegal Certificate, you will choose six courses from the list of 15+ Advanced Paralegal courses. Each course is offered in a seven-week online session (see session start dates in the right sidebar). You may take 1-3 topics per session, in any order.

There are weekly scheduled assignments for each course, but there are no scheduled class meeting times. You will communicate with your instructor and fellow Advanced Paralegal program participants via online discussion boards and email. 

You should expect to spend at least 8-12 hours per week completing course work for each course. Course work may include reading, preparing written assignments, participating in online discussions, and taking quizzes or tests. 

What Is Included

• Your choice of six courses in specialized legal topics
• 270 clock hours of training
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Studies upon successful completion of the program
• A digital badge for each course you completed

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

Developed by leading gerontologists and professional experts, the Advanced Care of Older Adults Certificate offers health professionals an opportunity to expand their geriatric knowledge and skills and improve their care of older adults.

Each Certificate includes an overview of aging, including common conditions, mental health, communication, ageism, caregiving, cultural issues, safety and legal issues, palliative/end of life issues and more. 

Health professionals will also gain important geriatric knowledge and skills specific to their occupations.

The Advanced Care of Older Adults Certificate program is funded by a generous grant from the Arizona Board of Regents and developed by the University of Arizona Center on Aging.

Who Should Take the Advanced Care of Older Adults Certificate Program?

Each Certificate is designed for a different group of health professionals:

• Certified Nursing Assistants will learn about skin issues; brain diseases; gastrointestinal, kidney and urogenital issues; diabetes and diet; and physical, emotional and social considerations when working with older adults, and more.
• Emergency Medical Technicians will learn about medicolegal considerations, communicating with older adults, common medical emergencies in older adults, traumatic injuries, behavioral health conditions and more.
• Physical Therapy Assistants will learn about home modification, wounds, mobility promotion, mental and cognitive health, pharmacology and more.

Schedule and Format

The program is completely online and self-paced. You will have six months to complete the course.

Choose Start Date and Register

What is Included?

• 12 hours of geriatric content.
• Six months of access to the course material.
• A digital (PDF) certificate of completion from the University of Arizona Center on Aging and Arizona Online upon successful completion of the program.

Continuing Education Units: CEU type, cost, and process instructions are provided on the Certificate home page. Note: General CEUs are offered for PTAs and CNAs, not occupation-specific. EMT CEUs are occupation-specific.