All Non-Credit Programs
Every non-credit program GVSU offers for working adults, in one place. No application, no transcript. Most run a few weeks to a few months, and many award a certificate of completion or digital badge. Pick a category or scan the whole list.
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AI & Technology
Practical AI skills for people who aren't engineers, plus applied technology certificates.
AI Essentials Certificate Course
5 weeks, online, self-paced with optional live sessions
A foundational, no-jargon introduction to what AI is and how it applies to everyday work. Built for professionals with no technical background who want to understand AI before they use it.
AI Automation
5 weeks, online, self-paced with optional live sessions
Applied training for automating real workflows with AI tools. Built for professionals already running a process who want to put AI to work inside it.
AI for Data Analysis Certificate Course
5 weeks, online, self-paced with optional live sessions
In 5 weeks, build a repeatable AI framework that takes you from raw data to a leadership-ready recommendation—no coding, no waiting, no analyst required.
AI for Marketing Certificate Course
5 weeks, Online, self-paced with optional live sessions
When every marketing decision counts, guesswork isn’t enough. Build hands-on AI skills to improve speed, sharpen insight, and strengthen your impact as a marketer—in just 5 weeks.
AI for Sales Certificate Course
5 weeks, Online, self-paced with optional live sessions
Build a repeatable AI system for your entire sales funnel and the playbook to close more deals in just 5 weeks.
AI for HR Professionals
5 weeks, Online, self-paced with optional live sessions
When you’re stretched thin, every minute matters. Build practical AI skills that help you work smarter, stay ahead, and make a bigger impact in your HR role in just 5 weeks.
OutSystems Developer Certification Course (with ITRAC)
10 weeks, Live online, 3–4 hrs/week (Russell Fund eligible)
Build and ship applications faster with low-code development training on the OutSystems platform.
AI Literacy for Life and Work
Self-paced, Online
Artificial intelligence is becoming a foundational capability across every profession and sector. This certificate is designed to help learners understand, use, question, and responsibly apply AI in everyday contexts without requiring coding or prior technical experience.
Algorithmic Analysis
Three 4-week courses, Online cohorts start monthly
Algorithmic Analysis introduces problem-solving and programming principles tailored to scientific and technical applications. Students will develop essential programming skills and learn methods for breaking down complex problems using step-wise refinement and program decomposition techniques. The course covers fundamental programming language concepts, including control structures (iteration and selection), input-output protocols, arrays, structures, and subprograms. Emphasis will be placed on creating solutions that are efficient, robust, and applicable to scientific and technical contexts.
Object-Oriented Design
4-week courses, Online cohorts start monthly
Object-oriented Design provides a comprehensive introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design, guiding students through the fundamental concepts and practical applications of OOP in software development. Students will learn to define and construct classes, incorporating key components such as attributes (fields) and methods (functions).
Data Structures and Complexity Analysis
4-week courses, Online cohorts start monthly
Data Structures and Complexity Analysis offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental data structures and the principles of complexity analysis, emphasizing the efficiency and performance of algorithms. Students will begin by learning how recursive functions simplify complex problems by breaking them down into smaller, manageable subproblems, and they will study the essential components that define a recursive function. The course also delves into the purpose and critical role of sorting within computer science, covering popular sorting algorithms and their applications in searching, data analysis, and optimization. Students will gain insight into how efficient sorting is foundational to effective data manipulation and retrieval.
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Introduction to Computer Networking
4 weeks, Online cohorts start monthly
Whether you are new to networking concepts or have some prior experience, this course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in computer networking. Throughout this course, we will explore fundamental networking principles, including the TCP/IP model, network devices, IP addressing, routing and switching. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and work with modern networking technologies.
Introduction to Human Biology for Health and Bioinformatics
4 weeks, Online cohorts start monthly
This course is designed to familiarize you with key human biology concepts, such as cellular structure and function, genetics, molecular biology, and the organization of body systems. These topics are vital for understanding the biological context behind the computational tools and health data you'll encounter in health informatics and bioinformatics.
AI for Manufacturing
Applied AI training built specifically for manufacturing.
AI for Consumer Packaged Goods Specialization
5 weeks, Live online sessions, 9-10 hrs/week
AI in Consumer Packaged Goods Specialization is a five-week applied course that helps professionals use Generative AI within new-product development and launch processes. Participants apply GenAI to product and line-extension decisions, research, business-case development, launch messaging, test-market selection, and final launch recommendations while using professional judgment to validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, intellectual-property, regulatory, and business considerations.
AI for Healthcare Specialization
5 weeks, Live online sessions, 9-10 hrs/week
The AI in Healthcare Specialization is a five-week, workforce-oriented course designed to prepare healthcare professionals to lead ethical, evidence-based AI transformation. The course goes beyond understanding AI applications by focusing on the human, organizational, and implementation considerations that influence whether AI initiatives succeed in healthcare settings.
Business & Data
Career-focused certificates in analytics, marketing, and project management.
Business Analytics Certificate
10 weeks, Online, self-paced with optional live sessions (Russell Fund eligible)
Turn data into decisions with a non-credit certificate built for professionals moving into, or formalizing, an analytics role.
Digital Marketing Certificate
10 weeks, Online, self-paced with optional live sessions (Russell Fund eligible)
Practical, non-credit training across the digital marketing skills employers are hiring for right now.
Digital Project Management Certificate
10 weeks, Online, self-paced with optional live sessions (Russell Fund eligible)
Formal project management training for professionals who lead or deliver the work.
Seidman NXT: Digital Transformation
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Seidman NXT: Project Management
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Leadership & Management
Leadership development for professionals at every level.
Women in Leadership
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A leadership development program for women leaders and emerging leaders seeking to strengthen self-awareness, communication, resilience, influence, and leadership practice.
Managing from the Middle - Keep?
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A leadership development program for women leaders and emerging leaders seeking to strengthen self-awareness, communication, resilience, influence, and leadership practice.
Seidman NXT: Leadership Transformation - Keep?
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Paying for a Program
Most programs are paid in full at registration. Ziplines-delivered certificates offer installment plans and a 10% discount for GVSU alumni, veterans, and employees. Eligible learners can save $599 on the OutSystems, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Digital Project Management certificates through the John and Margie Russell Continuing Education Fund. Many employers reimburse non-credit training; ask as if you have questions.
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