Gain applied experience to make yourself a competitive applicant to careers and graduate programs by declaring an undergraduate certificates. The Norton School of Human Ecology offers three undergraduate certificates.
Financial Planning
This certificate prepares you to become a certified financial planning professional. You'll gain a solid foundation in the core elements of financial planning and wealth management, applying your understanding of finance, business, wealth accumulation and investment tools to help people navigate major life decisions such as buying a house, saving for college and retiring with a comfortable income.
Foundations of Retail Management
Learn business communications, consumer behavior, and critical analysis skills as you apply fundamental concepts of merchandise planning to the design of a retail operation and demonstrate proficiency in retail accounting methods and business management. Upon completing this certificate, you will be able to apply specific professional techniques to solve business challenges.
NielsenIQ Retail Measurement Systems Certification
The NielsenIQ Retail Measurement Systems Microcredential is a 100% online certification that teaches you how to analyze real retail data and turn it into actionable insights. Through six self-paced modules, you learn industry-standard skills in sales, market share, pricing, promotions, and category performance using the same tools trusted by major retailers like Target and Walmart. With hands-on exercises and a final exam, this credential shows you’re job-ready for roles in merchandising, category management, buying, marketing, e-commerce, and retail operations. It takes about 10 hours to complete and never expires.