The University of Illinois at Chicago Online Certificate in Nonprofit Management emphasizes interactive learning, with seasoned instructors guiding every class. You will learn management principles across disciplines through dialogue with other nonprofit practitioners and interaction with Certificate in Nonprofit Management faculty. The program is entirely online, which allows participants from across the country and around the world to work together and learn from each other in a stimulating e-classroom. The Certificate is comprised of six non-credit, intensive five-week courses delivered via the Internet. Each class can be taken on a stand-alone basis, but you must successfully complete all six courses to earn the Certificate*.

*non-credit Certificate of Completion

Unique Benefits of the UIC Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program

Instructor expertise:

• Every Certificate class is a unique learning process facilitated by an experienced nonprofit manager who "walks the talk" and offers real-world scenarios based on a minimum of 10 years experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Courses were developed by practitioners for practitioners and are offered in the context of a university setting.
• CNM instructors' work experiences cover the spectrum of the nonprofit sector - the personalized advice given throughout the course is relevant, insightful and timely.

Cost effective:

• Many of our competitors charge $700 or more for a 12 hour seminar. CNM courses provide 50 hours of classroom instruction over a five-week period with ample time in between to put your learning into practice.
• Each course is designed to teach you how to improve planning and management, making your work more efficient, productive and goal oriented. "Each hour spent planning is worth two hours saved during implementation."
• CNM does not charge an application or processing fee.

Online benefits:

• Go to class at any hour of the day or night that is convenient for you -- from any computer that has Internet access.
• Log in to your Certificate class at home, at the office or while traveling.wherever you have Internet access. No special software is needed.
• Access a password protected, idea-packed course Web site - your gateway to a unique learning experience.
• Access dozens of useful Web sites directly linked within the weekly course reading assignments. We save you time by constantly updating our links to bring you the best nonprofit resources on the Web.
• Our friendly tech team provides personalized technical support via e-mail and within the course Web site. Technical Support is available 24 hours a day with live support during business hours (M - F, 9 - 5 p.m. Central Time).

Facilitated learning:

• Facilitated learning activities address the real life challenges you encounter in today's nonprofit workplace and draw on input from the instructor and other course participants.
• Collaborative learning means you will benefit from the insights and experience of nonprofit practitioners throughout the country and beyond. To date, past and current CNM participants represent 23 different countries from around the world.
• The e-classroom's Electronic Café provides great networking opportunities with classmates 24/7.
• Participatory learning brings students together in a community where they not only share knowledge and ideas, but also build relationships that last beyond the classroom.

Additional benefits:

• The Certificate of Completion is awarded by the University of Illinois at Chicago, a top-ranked educational institution.
• Class size is strictly limited to 25 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. Our e-classroom is not a lecture hall.
• Credibility: As the oldest running online nonprofit management program, CNM continues to provide consistently high caliber online classes to nonprofits across the globe.
• No university enrollment is required. You do not need to hunt down old transcripts, letters of reference or worry about your GPA.
• Each course is designed to stand alone, and taking all six courses is not required. Students looking to hone their skills in only one area need not pursue the certificate.
• There are no prerequisites. You can participate in classes in the order that you choose.