Do you not have time to earn a degree in everything that interests you? Take advantage of the certification opportunities BYU offers and enhance your resume by becoming certified and increasing your expertise in your particular area of interest. Becoming certified allows you to gain specialized skills and experience that differentiates you from your competitors to future employers.
Certificates
Would you like official recognition of your foreign language proficiency included on your transcript? A Language Certificate will make a meaningful addition to your resume as you seek employment, begin your career, or apply for graduate school and can be accomplished by taking only three courses.
Most area studies majors can complete a certificate using requirements from their major. Find out more by visiting the web site, go to room 3086 JFSB, or call (801) 422-1201 with questions.
The Nonprofit Management Certificate is available to all those students enrolled in the Nonprofit Management minor. It prepares students for employment and volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations. The 300-hour required practicum helps teach practical skills such as fund-raising, working with volunteers, and grant writing to assist students in their occupational goals.
For more information about the requirements, visit the web site or contact Professor Brad Harris at brad_harris@byu.edu or (801) 422-3698.
The Global Management Certificate aims to use your foreign language skills and international experience and provide you with tools for success in the global business world.
To receive the certificate you must demonstrate experience in three areas: 1) Foreign business language competency, 2) international business coursework, and 3) international business experience.
Visit the web site or contact the Global Management Center at gmc_certificate@byu.edu or (801) 422-6495.
The Rollins Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholar is available to students of any major. By becoming a Rollins scholar, students will climb four levels to reach the entrepreneurship summit: Base Camp, Camp 4, Summit, and Sherpa. These four levels involve a variety of classes, competitions, internships, and mentoring that will help students think creatively, expand their innovative abilities, and build fundamental skills in entrepreneurship. Each level provides an incentive of website recognition and a signed certificate.
For more information on the Rollins Scholar, visit the web site. If you have questions, please e-mail rollinsscholar@byu.net.
The Ballard Scholar program was created to give students of all majors who are interested in social innovation the foundational skills needed to make a meaningful, sustainable, and impactful difference. There are three requirements for completing the Ballard Scholar: Foundation, Innovation Methodologies, and Experience. These requirements consist of a mixture of classes and experiential learning options such as Ballard Center competitions and internships. After completing the requirements, students will have access to priority status for grant funding, be listed on the Ballard Center web site, and be invited to the annual Social Innovator of the year luncheon.
Visit the web site or contact the Ballard Center at ballardcenter@byu.edu for more information.