Short Online Courses With Certificates

Education can be a big time commitment – we get it. But did you know Robertson offers short online courses with certificates? 

Our short online courses (micro-courses) are the perfect way for you to boost your skillset, give you a competitive edge in your career or simply learn something new for fun. They’ll give you tangible skills you can actually apply in your role and the best part is you won’t have a large time or cost commitment. You get to choose your own schedule and can access your course materials anytime! Plus our Career Services team is here to help you, even if you just want someone to help you decide on a course. 

Read on to learn about the nine short online courses we offer at Robertson and how they can help you on your path to a meaningful career. 

Short Online Certificate Programs

At Robertson, we have nine micro-courses with certificates to help you boost your resume and skillset! Once you’re done, you’ll get an E-Course Certificate to add to your resume, increasing your competitive edge. Let’s get into the courses!

Intro to Business

Length: 40 hours completed at your own pace

Price: FREE

The Intro to Business micro-course will give you a broad overview of the business industry. Learn how external factors like government, economics, information technology, global trends, human resources and production play into Canadian business. By the time you’re done, you’ll understand the importance of entrepreneurship, know the various aspects that make up a business enterprise and how they relate to each other and result in successful businesses. Whether you’re currently in a business role or want to get into the industry, this micro-course could be for you! 

Intro to Community Services

Length: 40 hours completed at your own pace

Price: FREE

If you love helping others, the Intro to Community Services micro-course (and the community services field in general) could be a great fit for you! You’ll learn about social programs and services, effective social work practices and how to personalize care for people with different life situations. This course is focused on giving students a broad knowledge of both social work practices and different populations so they’re prepared to handle a variety of cases in the field. This is a great fit if you’re already a community services professional or want to gain a baseline before enrolling in a full diploma program. 

Intro to IT

Length: 20 hours completed at your own pace

Price: FREE

In our Intro to IT micro-course, you’ll develop a basic understanding and competence in Information and Communications Technology. You’ll learn about hardware, software and fundamental programming principles and be able to apply your skills using pseudocode and flowcharts. This course is great for professionals and those who have never programmed before as you’ll get hands-on experience using the languages and concepts you learn in the course.

Intro to e-Commerce

Length: 60 hours completed at your own pace

Price: $1875

In Intro to e-Commerce, you’ll gain the knowledge to start your own e-business or become a valuable member of an established e-business team. Learn how to gather and analyze data using web and social media tools and manage e-commerce projects through platforms such as Shopify, PayPal and Stripe. Our instructors will teach you how to enhance the user experience by analyzing digital analytics as well as manage business operations all while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Whether you’re in sales, business or are simply intrigued by e-commerce, this course is for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Project Management

Length: 60 hours completed at your own pace

Price: $1995

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level (regardless of the industry you’re in), this 

Project Management micro-course is for you! You’ll learn the terminology, tools and techniques required to take a project from concept and planning to executing, controlling and closing. You’ll also get the education component required to challenge the CAPM exam through the Project Management Institute (PMI). This online course with certificate is ideal for experienced individuals who want to advance their career, upgrade their skills, change careers or secure formal accreditation with PMI. 

Structured Programming in Java

Length: 60 hours completed at your own pace

Price: $1875 

Interested in programming but don’t know where to start? Structured Programming in Java is perfect for you! You’ll get an introduction to Java development solutions and structures including constants, variables, conditional logic, looping and user input/output methods. If these terms mean nothing to you right now – don’t worry. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to create Java programs that adhere to specific guidelines for syntax, style and commenting. You’ll also be able to use a variety of program control techniques and know which data type to use when implementing a solution. If you’re interested in the world of tech, this course is for you!

Medical Terminology

Length: 120 hours completed at your own pace

Price: $699 

In our Medical Terminology micro-course, you’ll build a great foundation for a career in healthcare. By the end of the course, you’ll become proficient in understanding and using medical terminology. Our instructors will use a word-building approach so you learn how to accurately generate and interpret medical abbreviations, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, symbology and more. You’ll have the knowledge to use and understand medical terminology as well as analyze and understand medical documentation. Understanding medical terminology is a diverse skill you can apply in many health careers so this is an excellent course if you want this skill in your toolkit.

Web Development Basics

Length: 60 hours completed at your own pace

Price: $1875

If you’re interested in development but don’t know where to start, Web Development Basics is your answer. This beginner-level course will give you the fundamental skills to code in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Throughout the course, you’ll design and build a website with the skills you learn as the course progresses. By the end, you’ll develop HTML 5 web pages, organize a page’s content with lists, tables, figures and organizational elements and manipulate images, audio and video. This is a great starter online course if you’re wanting to pursue a career in web development.

Professionalism in Times of Uncertainty

Length: 3 hours completed at your own pace

Price: FREE

Our newest short online course is called Professionalism in Times of Uncertainty. This course provides a shared space for healthcare professionals to reflect on their role during a time as challenging as a pandemic. You’ll learn how to identify if your mental health is struggling and build a toolkit of strategies for self-care and resilience. If you’re a healthcare worker during the pandemic, this course can help you prioritize your mental health and wellness as you navigate work during this difficult time. 

Get Started

If you think a short online certificate program is for you, awesome! We hope you’ll choose Robertson to start your career journey. Our Student Admissions Advisors are available to help you with any questions you may have. And if you’re still not sold (though we hope you are), you can read these student success stories and learn about Robertson from our alumni. 

We hope to see you soon!