Professional Certificate and Diploma Programs

Develop Your Education. With a professional certificate from Trident.

Trident’s fully online certificate and diploma programs are designed for busy adult learners and leaders, like you.

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Earn a Certificate or Diploma From an Online Program

No matter where you are in your career, Trident strives to provide convenient, professional development opportunities for those looking to learn. Trident’s online programs are designed to help you prepare for wherever your professional path may take you next.

Trident offers a variety of online certificates and diplomas from their professional development programs. These programs are geared toward individuals looking for a change or simply looking to further their education.

Professional development in both business and health sciences.

Trident’s Online Certificate and Diploma programs cover a range of topics. Whether your interest lies in the world of business, or you’re looking to lend your skills to the health information industry, Trident offers the opportunity for professional development in areas that matter to you.

Professional Development Programs in Business

Computerized Accounting Certificate – A six month certificate to prepare students for a career in accounting and bookkeeping. Students can expect to develop financial experience with QuickBooks, Sage 50, Tax Preparation, and various other accounting procedures.
Computerized Accounting Diploma – The nine month Computerized Accounting Diploma prepares students interested in becoming a tax preparer, accountant, or assistant office manager with classes like Quantitative Methods and Critical Thinking.
Business Analytics Certificate – This five month big data certificate program gives students an introduction to data analysis in the business world. This certificate prepares students for future careers by instructing on statistical and quantitative skills.

Professional Development Programs in Health Sciences

Medical Billing Certificate – This nine month program give students the tools to work in the health field. These students will gain exposure to standard science courses like Anatomy and Physiology. In addition to gaining a background in science, students will learn medical billing procedures, basic coding, and the legal and ethical standards needed for a career in medical billing.
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate – Students who successfully complete this 12 month certificate will have a firm grasp of current ethical standards and U.S. coding standards, in addition to a strong background in science and medical terminology.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition cost for the certificate and diploma programs:

program	length	per course standard rate	program standard rate	per course military rate	program military rate
Business Analytics Certificate	5 months	$1,900	$9,500	N/A	N/A
Computerized Accounting Certificate	6 months	$1,450	$8,700	$975	$5,850
Medical Billing Certificate / Computerized Accounting Diploma	9 months	$1,311	$11,800	$975	$8,775
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate	12 months	$1,158	$13,900	$975	$11,700

University Fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Bounced Check Fee: $30
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

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Graduate Certificates

Trident also offers stand-alone certificates to provide post baccalaureate graduate students expanded knowledge in a specific field of study. Certificates do not qualify for Title IV federal financial aid and must be applied for separate from any degree program or concentration. Certificates are offered through their respective degree programs. An earned bachelors degree is required for enrollment in any graduate certificate course.

Graduate certificates require four courses (16 credits) or six courses (24 credits), depending on the specific certificate, and include programs such as:

Conflict Resolution Management
Cybersecurity
Emergency and Disaster Management
Emergency and Disaster Management - Logistics
Health Care Quality Assurance
Health Education
Homeland Security
Human Resource Management
Information Security/Assurance and Digital Forensics
Instructional Systems Specialist
Strategic Leadership
Supply Chain Management

See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all graduate certificate course offerings.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition cost for the graduate certificate program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$567	$2,268	$10,206
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members	$425.25	$1,701	$7,654.5
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees	$325	$1,300	$5,850

*Assumes no transfer credit and that student in a 36 credit program enrolls in an average of 18 credits per year for 2 years.

University Fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Bounced Check Fee: $30
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

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Regional Accreditation

Trident University International is part of the American InterContinental University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.