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This fall, in support of our mission to provide exceptional care to the community and our students, UVU is offering 21 short term training programs at no cost. These include 4 credit programs and 17 non-credit programs offered through UVU Executive and Professional Education and cover a wide range of disciplines. Tuition for these programs is covered by CARES Act funding.
The goal of these programs is to help people find employment by providing short-term training that leads to specific high-demand jobs. The no-cost training is primarily for displaced workers – unemployed, furloughed or those whose job is vulnerable due to economic condition. If you are a legal resident of Utah and are now un- or under-employed due to COVID 19, you are qualified for these courses.
University Programs
Digital Information Management Certificate
The Digital Information Management Certificate is designed to prepare students to use public relations and communication skills in a business setting and to oversee front office operations. Courses are all offered online and include instruction in digital literacy basics, word processing, spreadsheets, and information records management.
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Electrical & Control Technology Certificate
The Certificate of Proficiency in Electrical and Control Technology is the first step for employment in the exciting career of electrically automated equipment. The courses in this program will prepare you to become a technician and technologist. You will learn to troubleshoot, wire, repair, adapt, install, and maintain electrical and industrial motor control equipment found in many local industries.
Program DetailsFoundations of Application Development Certificate
The Foundations of Application Development Certificate prepares students for an entry-level job in application development. Courses are all offered online and include programming, database, and web application design.
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Process Improvement and Operations Management Certificate
The Process Improvement and Operations Management Certificate prepares graduates for careers in operations management. The courses packaged in this certificate offer practical, hands-on, and engaged learning experiences with opportunities to work on at least one industry project and to interact and network with industry professionals.
Program DetailsExecutive and Professional Education
AWS Cloud Solutions Architect - Associate Certificate
The AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Certificate is a self-paced online program powered by Pluralsight with a UVU faculty facilitator. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of cloud computing on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform, preparing you to successfully pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
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Building Inspection Technology: Commercial Building Inspection Certificate
Prepare to take the ICC Commercial Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Inspector exams with this inclusive package of certification courses—ideal for anyone looking to become a commercial building inspector.
Program DetailsBuilding Inspection Technology: Residential Building Inspector Certificate
Prepare for a career as a Residential Building Inspector with this comprehensive, online course.
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Business Data Analytics Professional Certificate
The Business Data Analytics Professional Certificate program will help students acquire the knowledge and skills required for a rewarding career in data analytics.
Program DetailsDebt Collection Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioner
Planning to take the LPP Debt Collection Law Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar? This course (in addition to the Ethical Rules for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners course) is required for the Debt Collection exam offered by the Utah State Bar. Course curriculum focuses on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) including protections for consumers and requirements on creditors.
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Digital Literacy
The Digital Literacy Course is a self-paced online program powered by Pluralsight with a UVU faculty facilitator. In this course, students learn how to utilize digital tools to produce and create projects, solve problems, and enhance communications.
Program DetailsEthical Rules for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners
Planning to take the LPP Ethical Rules for Licensed Paralegal Exam offered by the Utah State Bar? This course is required to become a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner (LPP) and explores ethical standards through real world examples of problems that LPPs will confront in their practice.
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Family Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners
Planning to take the LPP Family Law Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar? This course (in addition to the Ethical Rules for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners course) is a requirement to sit for the Family Law exam by the Utah State Bar. This course focuses on statutes, rules and laws for marriage and divorce, practice of law, conflict of interests, and confidentiality.
Program DetailsHuman Resources Management Professional Certificate
The Human Resources Management Professional Certificate Program prepares students for successful careers in the field of Human Resources (HR). Offered together with the Woodbury School of Business (WSB) at UVU, this program provides students with knowledge and skills in HR Operations and Strategy, Data Analytics, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Engagement and Retention, Learning, and Change Management.
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Landlord Tenant Law for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners
Planning to take the LPP Family Law Licensing Exam offered by the Utah State Bar? This course (in addition to the Ethical Rules for Licensed Paralegal Practitioners course) is a requirement to sit for the Landlord Tenant Law exam offered by the Utah State Bar. Course curriculum provides an overview of Utah's residential landlord-tenant law for property in Utah.
Program DetailsPrinciples of Software Testing
The Principles of Software Testing Software course is designed to prepare students for careers as Manual Software Testers. This online course will guide students through a comprehensive curriculum that will provide them with the knowledge and skills required to enter and advance in the software development industry as manual testers.
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Project Management Professional Certificate
The Project Management Professional Certificate program will introduce students to the foundational principles of successful project management. Curriculum will cover concepts and solutions pertinent to project management, such as planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement.
Program DetailsSalesforce.com Administrator Training
The Salesforce.com Administrator Training program is an online course utilizing World Tech Academy curriculum. This course provides students the training required to become a certified administrator of Salesforce.com’s customer relationship management (CRM) software.
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Security Officer Training
The Security Officer Training course from UVU Executive Education and Lions Gate Training Academy will prepare students for a promising career as a Security Officer. The State of Utah requires all contract security personnel to obtain state approved training and to satisfy the licensing requirements in accordance with Title 58-63-302.
Program DetailsSHRM Learning System: Human Resource Certification
Prepare to become a Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM SCP) through an authorized course that will prepare and allow you to test for SHRM certification (Society for Human Resource Management). This program provides an up-to-date overview of key human resource management concepts and trends and is based on the current SHRM body of knowledge.
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Six Sigma in Project Management Certificate
UVU Executive Education is pleased to offer its new Six Sigma in Project Management Certificate Program. Offered together with the Woodbury School of Business (WSB) and the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at UVU, this program equips students with knowledge and skills in quality project management.
Program DetailsStrategic Marketing Certificate
The Strategic Marketing Certificate Program prepares students for careers as marketing professionals and will improve the marketing know-how of current business owners or marketing specialists. Offered together with the Business Resource Center (BRC) and UVU Executive Education, this program offers experience using proven marketing formulas, psychographics, demographics, and positioning strategies.
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Street and Air Critical Care
The Street & Air Critical Care (StACC) program is a 20-week online course designed to provide experienced paramedics and nurses an in-depth understanding of the concepts of critical care transport.
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