Programs promote expedited ways to upskill and advance in high-demand occupations
DE PERE, Wis. – Nov. 4, 2024 – St. Norbert College is proud to announce the launch of its first non-credit online certificate offerings, designed to support the college’s commitment to lifelong learning and to meeting the needs of the local community. These certificates offer working professionals, current students, and others opportunities to develop new skills and advance their career pathways. By expanding access to career-focused education, St. Norbert College continues to fulfill its mission of fostering intellectual and personal growth at every stage of life.
These are fully online offerings that expand access to affordable educational opportunities for learners, whether they are seeking to advance their careers, change fields, or increase their earning potential. Open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni and community members, these certificates are offered outside the traditional curriculum. By providing affordable, online options, St. Norbert College is creating new, fast-track pathways for learners to gain valuable skills that can lead to better-paying jobs and greater social mobility – reinforcing the college’s commitment to meet the needs of the local, regional, and global communities.
“These certificate offerings reflect our commitment to the liberal arts tradition, which calls us to cultivate a passion for lifelong learning,” said Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., President of St. Norbert College. “By offering flexible, high-quality online certificate programs, we support learners at all stages of life and career while honoring our Norbertine value of stabilitas loci – a deep commitment to serving the needs of our local community and beyond. With these additions, we now provide a full suite of offerings – residential, graduate, and online – that can meet the demands of today’s changing student population and higher education landscape.”
These non-credit programs offer industry recognized certification in high-demand fields, with most courses delivered in an asynchronous, on-demand format, in areas such as:
- Medical Assistant
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Applied Data Science with Python
- Project Management, and more.
In the coming months, St. Norbert College plans to roll out additional programs within healthcare, information technology (IT), cybersecurity, cloud computing, and management and leadership – areas that are in demand both locally and nationally.
As the need for skilled workers in healthcare and technology continues to grow, St. Norbert College is well-positioned to help meet the needs of Wisconsin’s evolving workforce. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports that healthcare occupations are expected to be among the top sources of new jobs in the state during the next decade, while cybersecurity, data science, and other technical fields are also experiencing solid growth. These certificate programs will provide professionals with the credentials needed to excel in these critical sectors, contributing both to individual success and to the region’s economic vitality.
Core Education Services is the operational partner for this academic endeavor and has developed these programs with the academic leadership at St. Norbert College.
About St. Norbert College
St. Norbert College is a private Catholic institution, the only Norbertine college in the world, and renowned for its personalized attention and focus on the development of the whole person. Ranked among the top 100 Best Value Schools and National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, the college offers undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences, health and human development, business, and two graduate degrees. St. Norbert College also offers a growing range of non-credit online certificate programs in high-demand fields such as healthcare, IT, and project management. Its campus is located in the greater Green Bay community, creating the perfect environment for students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially. Competing at the NCAA Division III level, St. Norbert College takes pride in its 27 intercollegiate teams and 15 individual and team national championships. Visit snc.edu for more information.
