Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate
Starting and running a business is challenging enough. Why do it the hard way?
Take care of your business with the Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate program. Learn the business essentials that will save you time and money… and help you make more money in the long run as a business owner.
This 9-month program is perfect for people who want to learn business essentials fast, so they can either start their own business or make their current business even more successful.
Build Your Business
Small businesses are the engine of the economy. They drive innovation… solve problems… and create jobs. And despite the challenges, the best entrepreneurs––through knowledge, skills and hard work––find ways to succeed.
Pivoting for the Unprecedented
This new Entrepreneurship certificate program includes specific, pandemic-related content, with the purpose of enabling current and future entrepreneurs to adapt and pivot quickly when circumstances change.
Ready to apply now?Our first cohort is now enrolling!
Courses
Business Accounting
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Human Resources
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Consumer Behavior (elective - must take 1)
Business Law (elective - must take 1)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in a Context of Crisis (elective - must take 1)
Careers in this field include
- Small Business Owner
- Restaurateur
- Software / App Developer
- Landscaper
- Web Developer
- Franchisee
- Event Planner
- Tradesperson
People who thrive in this field
- Self-starter
- Risk-taker
- Adventurous
- Bold
- Leader
- Creative
- Hard-working
- Problem-solver
“If you’re a current business owner and want to get better at running your business, this program is for you. Future entrepreneurs––get the business background you need to succeed!”
– Benjamin Lipschutz, Interim Dean of Professional Studies
Healthcare Informatics Certificate
Take a data-driven path to greater success with Central Penn College’s Healthcare Informatics certificate program.
Are you a healthcare professional ready for your next challenge? Healthcare Informatics is revolutionizing the world of healthcare, and you could play a role in using data analysis to achieve better outcomes for patients. Informatics also enables healthcare providers to make strategic organizational changes that improve the delivery of services and treatment.
What You Will Learn
The Healthcare Informatics Certificate Program will teach you how to…
- Analyze healthcare data using various analytical software tools
- Evaluate information systems and how they improve efficiencies in a healthcare environment.
- Review emerging healthcare technology trends and propose its adoption in improving health outcomes
- Gain a deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and major health policies relevant to health informatics
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical decision support systems in health-related environments
Requirements
This program is designed for professionals who have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM, nursing, healthcare management or a bachelor’s degree in another area approved by the program director.
A New 9-Month Certificate Program
- 18 Credits
- 9 Months – just three terms
- Online
- Post-baccalaureate program
Courses
Healthcare Informatics
Introduction to Health Data Analytics
Issues and Trends in Healthcare
Health Information Systems
Project Management
Healthcare Information Privacy and Security
Careers in this field include
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Healthcare Research Assistant
- Nursing Informatics Specialist
- Clinical Informatics Nurse
- Medical Informatics Champion
- Quality Improvement Health Informatics Manager
- Healthcare Data Analyst
People who thrive in this field
- Thorough
- Detailed
- Are able to connect the dots
- See the big picture
- Creative
- Persistent
- Collaborative
- Think outside the box
“The Healthcare Informatics Certificate Program is a game-changer for healthcare professionals and other degreed candidates who are looking to move into this data-reliant field.”
– Dr. Tolani Adebanjo, assistant professor at Central Penn College
Human Resource Management Certificate
Chart a new career path or build on existing skills… with a new 9-month certificate in Human Resource Management offered by Central Penn College.
Develop Your Full Potential
Human resources (HR) departments are critical to organizational success. Human Resource Management professionals recruit, screen, interview and hire personnel. They also perform essential functions involving employee relations, organizational culture, compensation and benefits, and training.
A New 9-Month Certificate Program
- 18 Credits
- 9 Months
- Fully online
- High-demand career
What You Will Learn
The Human Resource Management certificate program will teach how to…
- Select, motivate and develop workers.
- Understand the legal, regulatory and ethical issues related to HR management.
- Evaluate strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.
Courses
Principles of Management
Human Resources
Health, Safety and Security
Recruitment, Selection and Placement
Evaluation and Assessment
Training and Development
Careers in this field include
- Human Resources Generalist
- Human Resources Manager
- Human Resources Assistant / Specialist
- Compensation and Benefits Specialist
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Social and Community Specialist
- Training and Development Specialist
- Payroll Specialist
People who thrive in this field
- Proactive
- Adaptive
- Empathetic
- Accountable
- Detail-oriented
- Customer-friendly
- Problem-solver
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Multi-tasker
- Enjoys working with others
- Strong communicator
“HR professionals are a key component of organizational success. The Human Resource Management certificate will enable students to take the next step in their professional career.”
– Ben Lipschutz, Dean, School of Business and Professional Studies
Marketing Management Certificate
Gain knowledge, build skills, and achieve more with Central Penn College’s Marketing Management Certificate.
Take your career to the next level… with a certificate in Marketing Management. Build essential skills for marketing a business and leading a team. Sharpen your knowledge of advertising, communications and sales in just 9 months!
What You Will Learn
The Marketing Management Certificate Program will teach you how to apply marketing concepts to business models, develop a marketing strategy and implement an advertising campaign. This certificate will prepare students for a wide range of careers in the field of marketing and management.
A New 9-Month Certificate Program
- 9 months
- 18 credits
- Online
- Professional career
Courses
Fundamentals of Selling
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Consumer Behavior
Advertising
Strategic Planning and Marketing Communications
Organizational Behavior
Careers in this field include
- Business Manager
- Department Manager
- Retail Manager
- Department Supervisor
- Marketing Team Lead
- Marketing Strategist
- Sales Manager
People who thrive in this field
- Inspired and inspiring
- Leader
- Motivational
- Detail-Oriented
- See the big picture
- People person
- Strategic thinker
- Collaborative
- Encouraging
“This program is designed for students who want to expand their knowledge of marketing and management, as they move forward in their career.”
– Dr. Cassandra Hillegass, Assistant Professor at Central Penn College
Medical Assisting Diploma Program
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, consider Central Penn’s new Medical Assisting Diploma Program.
Medical assistants are one of the unsung heroes of the healthcare profession. They are talented, versatile healthcare professionals who perform both clinical and administrative duties. They are often one of the first healthcare workers patients see and interact with when they visit a physician’s office.
Jobs in Medical Assisting are expected to grow 19% through 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Factors fueling this job growth include:
- The predicted surge in the number of physicians’ offices and outpatient care facilities
- Technological advancements
- A growing number of elderly Americans who need medical treatment
Medical Assisting Diploma courses are exclusively offered in-person during the day at Central Penn College’s Lancaster Center.
What does a Medical Assistant do?
- Rooming patients
- Checking and recording vital signs
- Taking a complete medical history of the patient
- Administering medications
- Assisting the provider with minor office procedures
- Drawing blood
- Scheduling referral appointments for patients
A New Certificate Program
- 12 Months – 9 months of coursework, 3-month internship
- 30 Credits – 24 course credits, 6 for internship
- Daytime, in-person classes at the Lancaster Center
- High-demand, healthcare career
Courses
MA Clinical Education I
MA Clinical Education II
MA Clinical Education III
MA Administrative Skills I
MA Administrative Skills II
Healthcare Insurance
Structure, Function, & Disease of the Human Body I
Structure, Function, & Disease of the Human Body II
Structure, Function, & Disease of the Human Body III
Careers in this field include
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Health Unit Clerk
- Medical Claims Examiner
People who thrive in this field
- Empathetic
- Detail-oriented
- Customer-friendly
- Compassionate
- Collaborative
- Organized
- Versatile
- Nonjudgmental
- Enjoys working with others
“Medical assistants play a critical role in delivering compassionate care to patients at physician offices and outpatient care facilities. If you’re a person who likes interacting with people and who enjoys helping others, then a career as a Medical Assistant could be extremely fulfilling for you!”
– Nikki Marhefka, Program Director, Medical Assistings
Medical Billing & Coding Certificate
Jobs in Medical Billing & Coding are expected to grow 11% through 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical Billing & Coding professionals (certified and non-certified) earn an average salary of $54,890, up 5.8% from last year’s average salary of $51,889. Medical coders without certification earn approximately $42,015 per year while certified professional coders on average earn $55,923 annually—33% more than their non-certified colleagues, according to the American Academy of Professional Coders. Ready to go? Apply today!
What Does a Medical Billing Coder Do?
- Record and process patient data including treatment records, insurance information, bills and payments.
- Set-up payment plans for patients.
- Organize and verify patient records, bills and statements.
- Code patients’ diagnoses and requests payment from insurance companies or individuals.
A New 9-Month Certificate Program
- 18 Credits
- 9 Months
- Online classes
- High-demand, healthcare career
Courses
Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology I
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology II
Medical Insurance
Diagnostic Coding
Procedural Coding
Careers in this field include
- Certified Medical Coder
- Medical Billing & Coding Technician
- Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
- Dental Insurance Coder
- Practice Coordinator
People who thrive in this field
- Detail-oriented
- Customer-friendly
- Problem-solver
- Good with numbers
- Collaborative
- Independent worker
- Multi-tasker
- Enjoys working with others
“Medical coders play a key role in the success of both medical and dental practices. This new certificate program provides students the knowledge and skills they need to join this growing healthcare field.”
– Anne Bizup, Interim Dean of Health Sciences
Optometric Technician Certificate
Do you know that nearly two-thirds of the U.S. adult population wears glasses or contact lenses?
Vision care is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and you could be part of it by earning an Optometric Technician Certificate.
This accelerated, 9-month Optometric Technician Certificate program prepares students to join the burgeoning healthcare industry. Would you like to work in a professional setting… assist patients in receiving proper care… and work directly with an eye-care specialist, such as an optician or optometrist? If so, this career-changing program is for you.
What You Will Learn
The Optometric Technician Certificate program will teach you how to…
- Gather an eye health history from patients
- Prepare patients for examination by the doctor
- Perform various visual assessments
- Educate patients regarding contact lens care
- Evaluate fit and the style of eyeglasses
- Assist in eye examinations
A New, 9-Month Certificate Program
- 9 months
- 18 credits
- Evening courses at the Summerdale campus
- Daytime internship during last term
- Professional career
Vision Benefits of America Opportunity Scholarship
Ask about our $1,000 scholarship opportunity that is being provided by Vision Benefits of America to students in Central Penn College’s Optometric Technician Certificate program.
Contact financialaid@centralpenn.edu or visit our scholarships page for more information!
Courses
Basic Optometric Science
Basic Optometric Clinical Skills I
Basic Optometric Clinical Skills II
Optometric Technology and Procedures
Ethical Practice in Optometry
Ophthalmic Clinical Practicum
Careers in this field include
- Optometric Technician
- Optometric Assistant
- Ophthalmic Technician
- Ophthalmic Assistant
People who thrive in this field
- Detail-oriented
- Customer-friendly
- Thorough
- Efficient
- Problem-solver
- Compassionate
- Collaborative
- Strong communicator
“This Optometric Technician Certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills that enable them to work in the eye-care profession.”
– Dr. Elizabeth Karns, Optometry Technology Program Chair
Organization Change Management Certificate
Earn your Organization Change Management certificate completely online! Become an effective leader by conveniently taking classes that fit your busy schedule.
Companies are always in search of forward-thinking supervisors, managers and leaders. Prepare yourself for the next phase of your career… with a certificate in Organization Change Management. Make the leap to the next level with the knowledge and skills you learn in this transformative program.
This accelerated, nine-month program will provide students with a deep understanding of key management theories, the complex interrelationships between organization departments, and the information concepts and strategies used in today’s business world to effect, manage and lead change.
A New 9-Month Certificate Program
- 18 Credits
- 9 Months
- Online
- Professional career
Admission Requirements
Prior management experience or having previously completed a course in Business Management is required.
Courses
Operations Management
Project Management
Organizational Behavior
Business Policy Formulation
Organizational Process Improvement
Organizational Change Management
Careers in this field include
- Business Manager
- Management Analyst
- Program Manager
- Operations Director
- Change Management Specialist
- Plant Superintendent
- Change Management Consultant
- Organizational Strategist
People who thrive in this field
- Innovative
- Prepared
- Forward-thinking
- Adaptive
- Flexible
- Motivational
- Detail-oriented
- Trailblazer
“The world of 21st business requires innovative leaders who can be agents of change. The Organization Change Management program prepares students to be those types of leaders.”
– Dr. Jack Babinchak, Associate Professor at Central Penn College
Personal Training Certificate (non-credit)
Have you ever thought about a career as a personal trainer? Or starting a “side hustle” teaching exercise classes at the fitness center or gym?
Are you passionate about health and fitness? Do you love spending time in the gym… learning new exercises… trying different workouts? If so, get certified… with our 10-week Personal Training certificate course.
The whole focus of this program is to prepare you to pass the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification exam in the allotted two-and-a-half-hour time. Your $349 fee for this exam is included with your program cost.
Preparing for the 150-question exam on your own can be challenging. Why not let our expert professor guide you through the complex concepts? The instructor will be there to clarify the detailed section on kinesiology… answer your questions on physiology… and help you master all the material, so you are in the best position to pass the exam.
Shape Your Future with a Personal Training Certificate
Personal trainers are in high demand by gyms, fitness studios and exercise programs. In addition, many people hire certified personal trainers to work one-on-one with them on improving their health and fitness.
Click here to register now!The Course
- 10 weeks
- All online
- Taught by an ACSM-certified faculty member
- Cost: $900, including the $349 ACSM exam fee
Inquire about payment plans with an Admissions Counselor now!
What You Will Learn
During this 10-week, online Personal Training certificate course, you will gain an increased level of competence with:
- A core focus on body sciences – anatomy, physiology and kinesiology
- Nutrition
- Personal trainer certification preparation
- Client intake and assessment, fitness screening and design of personal fitness programs
- Motivational techniques, goal setting and long-term sustainability of health habits
- All subjects covered by the ACSM exam
Courses
Personal Training
Careers in this field include
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Coach
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Lifestyle Consultant
- Health & Wellness Coach
- Gym Manager
People who thrive in this field
- Motivated
- Health Conscious
- Goal-Directed
- Hard Worker
- Focused
- Open-Minded
- Good with People
- Empathetic
- Effective Listener
“If you love going to the gym… learning new exercises… and have thought about becoming a personal trainer, then this course is for you.”
– Dr. Matt Casale, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
Phlebotomy Technician
Thinking about changing careers? Are you good with people? Cool under pressure? Becoming a Phlebotomy Technician might be the career you’ve been looking for.
Draw On Our Expertise
In as little as nine months, you could be working in the healthcare field. Our 18-credit Phlebotomy Technician certificate program prepares you for this high-demand career.
Students who successfully complete the coursework will have the opportunity to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). CPT jobs are projected to grow by 25% through 2026.*
As a student in this program, you’ll learn how to perform blood collection… conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests… verify patient identity… collect, store and process blood, urine and other specimens for laboratory testing… and much more.
This postsecondary certificate is part of the Medical Assisting associate degree. As a Phlebotomy Technician, you could work at a hospital, diagnostic laboratory, blood donor center or private medical office.
*Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm
Courses
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I & II
Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
Allied Health Procedures
Medical Law and Ethics
Medical Laboratory
Careers in this field include
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified Phlebotomist
People who thrive in this field
- Caring
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Possess grace under pressure
- People Person
- Calm demeanor
- Super-focused
“Becoming a CPT is a great way to enter the growing healthcare field.”
– Dr. Krista Wolfe, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Telehealth Certificate (non-credit)
Central Penn College’s five-week Telehealth Certificate course is completed 100% online and is affordable for healthcare practices, healthcare administrators and professionals who consult in the healthcare field.
Central Penn College has pledged to be a solutions provider in this time of national crisis. There has been a call to action for hospitals and clinical practitioners to accelerate telemedicine services. To provide assistance and to help ensure these services are offered with sound and ethical practices in mind, we are launching a highly valuable, online Telehealth Certificate of Completion.
Course Details
- Fully online
- Accelerated – five-week course
- Non-degree and non-credit
- Affordable – Now $500, all-inclusive
- Taught by certified medical professionals
Inquire about payment plans with an Admissions Counselor now!
What you’ll learn
- Delivering high-quality telehealth services to patients
- Providing a high standard of care and customer service through virtual interactions
- Protecting patient privacy in a digital environment
- Understanding the legal and ethical dilemmas involved
- Examining implications for scheduling, patient flow, follow-up, billing and documentation
- Implementing best practices for telehealth services in your organization
Courses
Telehealth Certificate of Completion
Careers in this field include
- Medical professionals
- Healthcare Administrators
- Healthcare Consultants
People who thrive in this field
- Compassionate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexible
- Multi-tasker
- Strong Work Ethic
- Organized
“This course was designed to assist the medical community by educating ourselves on alternate ways to provide services to our patients. Patient safety and access to care are our number one priorities as medical professionals. Our hope is that this course will assist healthcare professionals to effectively and efficiently deliver telehealth services through the implementation of best practices.”
– Krista Wolfe DPT, ATC
