Graduate Microcertificates

Brooks College of Health

• Healthcare Finance & Economics

  Healthcare Finance & Economics prepares healthcare professionals and graduate students to apply financial and economic principles to the management and analysis of health services organizations.

  Through HSA 5177 – Health Care Finance, earners develop practical skills in financial analysis, cost-effectiveness modeling, and the financial tools managers use in day-to-day decision making. Students learn to evaluate the financial performance of healthcare organizations and apply these tools to real-world operational challenges.

  In HSA 6435 – Health Economics, students examine the economic forces shaping the healthcare system, including supply and demand dynamics, reimbursement structures, and strategies for controlling costs. Coursework emphasizes analyzing market competition and resource allocation to understand how economic policy affects care delivery.

  Together, these courses equip earners to evaluate financial performance, analyze economic trade-offs, and contribute to more sustainable and effectively managed healthcare organizations. This microcertificate prepares professionals to bridge financial management and economic analysis in healthcare settings, and to contribute to organizational efficiency and system sustainability.

• Healthcare Leadership & Organizational Management

  Healthcare Leadership & Organizational Management prepares healthcare professionals and graduate students to lead teams and manage complex health services organizations in dynamic, evolving environments.

  Through HSA 6186 – Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Theory, earners develop expertise in leadership styles, motivation, change management, and innovation as they apply to the structure and behavior of healthcare organizations. Students learn to analyze organizational behavior and design strategies for leading change.

  In HSA 6342 – Healthcare Human Resources, students build comprehensive human resources management skills, including workforce planning, employee development, and regulatory compliance within the healthcare workplace. Coursework focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining talent under the unique demands of the healthcare industry.

  Together, these courses prepare earners to drive organizational performance, strengthen workforce culture, and lead effectively across all levels of health services management. This microcertificate prepares professionals to build and sustain high-performing healthcare teams, and to contribute to talent retention and organizational resilience in healthcare settings.

• Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals

  Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals prepares public health professionals and graduate students to apply epidemiologic principles, methods, and applications to real-world public health challenges.

  Through PHC 6000 – Epidemiology I, earners build foundational knowledge in epidemiologic concepts and study design. Students learn to collect, analyze, and interpret health data to identify patterns, causes, and impacts of disease within populations.

  In PHC 6011 – Epidemiology II, students strengthen their ability to critically evaluate public health issues and apply evidence-based approaches to inform decision-making. Coursework emphasizes population health assessment and communicating findings to support practice and policy.

  Together, these courses equip earners to apply epidemiologic methods to disease prevention, health promotion, program planning, and public health response efforts. This microcertificate prepares professionals to support data-informed public health practice, and to contribute to community and healthcare settings that rely on rigorous epidemiologic analysis.

• Public Health Research and Data Analysis

  Public Health Research and Data Analysis prepares public health professionals and graduate students to apply research methods and analyze health data to improve health outcomes.
  Through HSC 6735 – Public Health Research, earners strengthen skills in research methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods. Students learn to develop a solid research proposal supported by a thorough literature review.

  In HSC 6755 – Data Analysis for Health Disparities, students develop advanced skills in data management and analysis, with a focus on disparities in health access and outcomes. Coursework emphasizes translating complex data into clear, actionable findings.

  Together, these courses equip earners to develop and implement a quality research proposal, including data gathering, management, and analysis. This microcertificate prepares professionals to demonstrate evidence-based decision-making, and to contribute to research and data analysis efforts across public health agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations.

• Health Information Governance & Interoperability

  Health Information Governance & Interoperability prepares healthcare professionals and graduate students to manage, protect, and govern sensitive patient health information (PHI) across healthcare, insurance, and consulting environments.

  Through HIM 6121 – Health Information Regulatory Compliance, earners develop practical expertise in HIPAA privacy and security compliance, including PHI use and disclosure, release of information workflows, retention and destruction protocols, and privacy breach notification.

  In HIM 6667 – Health Informatics and Interoperability, students build foundational knowledge in health informatics and interoperability standards. Coursework covers how PHI flows through clinical and administrative systems and how technology supports patient safety and care quality.

  Together, these courses prepare earners to contribute to and lead PHI governance initiatives across healthcare organizations, payers, and consulting firms. This microcertificate prepares professionals to protect PHI and ensure regulatory compliance, and to contribute to the secure, efficient exchange of health data across the interoperability landscape.

• Clinical and Financial Systems Integration

  Clinical and Financial Systems Integration prepares healthcare professionals and graduate students to navigate the intersection of clinical documentation, health information systems, and revenue management within modern healthcare organizations.

  Through HSA 6396 – Strategic Planning for Health Information Systems, earners develop foundational knowledge in healthcare IT governance and electronic health record (EHR) strategy. Students learn to align technology and business systems in ways that center patient care and organizational efficiency.

  In HSA 6327 – Revenue Management, students gain applied skills in revenue cycle management, including reimbursement methods, medical coding, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), and value-based care programs. Coursework uses case studies and real-world scenarios to build applied experience.

  Together, these courses equip earners to work effectively across revenue cycle, Health Information Management, billing, CDI, and denial management functions. This microcertificate prepares professionals to bridge clinical and financial systems, and to contribute to reducing claim denials and ensuring accurate, care-reflective documentation.

• Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs

  Planning and Evaluating Public Health Programs prepares public health professionals and graduate students to design, implement, and assess effective health programs across diverse community settings.

  Through HSC 6587 – Public Health Program Planning, earners strengthen skills in needs assessment, program planning, and data-driven decision making, with attention to cultural competence and resource management.

  In HSC 6716 – Health Program Evaluation, students develop advanced competencies in program evaluation methods and evaluation research, enabling them to measure program effectiveness and inform evidence-based improvements.

  Together, these courses equip earners to develop and implement quality programs aimed at changing behavior, improving policy, and increasing access to care. This microcertificate prepares professionals to demonstrate measurable program impact, and to contribute to continuous quality improvement across public health agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations.

Coggin College of Business

• Fundamentals of Financial Technology

  The Fundamentals of Financial Technology microcertificate prepares professionals to analyze, evaluate, and apply emerging financial technologies in real-world contexts. Through FIN 6778 Foundations of FinTech, earners learn how innovations such as blockchain, digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and peer-to-peer lending are transforming financial markets and services. In FIN 6406 Advanced Financial Management, students strengthen their financial analysis and strategic decision-making skills through case-based applications of core financial management theory. Together, these courses enable earners to assess the economic and regulatory implications of new technologies and make data-driven financial decisions in technology-enabled environments. The microcertificate prepares professionals to contribute to innovation initiatives in banking, corporate finance, consulting, and other tech-driven financial roles.

• Global Transportation & Trade Logistics

  Global Transportation & Trade Logistics prepares logistics professionals, supply chain practitioners, and graduate students to manage complex transportation systems and international trade operations.

  Through TRA 6015 – Graduate Survey in Transportation, earners analyze multimodal transportation networks and evaluate policy, planning, and management challenges across domestic and global contexts.

  In TRA 6725 – International Logistics, students develop competencies in international logistics operations, including import/export compliance, freight management, and the strategic roles of ocean and air transportation in global supply chains. Coursework also addresses country-of-origin assessment and foreign exchange considerations.

  Together, these courses equip earners to apply data-informed, operationally sound decision-making to the complexities of international trade and logistics management. This microcertificate prepares professionals to manage increasingly complex global logistics networks, and to contribute to trade compliance amid shifting international regulations.

• Supply Chain Strategy & Sourcing

  Supply Chain Strategy & Sourcing prepares supply chain professionals, operations managers, and graduate students to evaluate complex global supply chain challenges and develop data-driven strategies to optimize performance.

  Through TRA 6157 – Supply Chain Management, earners apply strategic sourcing principles, conduct supplier evaluations, and assess supply chain risk to support sound managerial decision-making across manufacturing and service environments.

  In TRA 6137 – Strategic Sourcing, students develop competencies in demand and inventory planning, financial trade-off analysis, and cross-functional coordination spanning multiple firms from source to end-customer.

  Together, these courses equip earners to lead supply chain operations with the analytical and strategic capabilities needed to drive efficiency and resilience. This microcertificate prepares professionals to navigate global disruptions and reduce costs, and to contribute to building resilient, ethically grounded sourcing strategies.

Silverfield College of Education and Human Services

• Innovative Learning Experience Design: UDL & Gamification

  Designing Innovative Workforce Learning prepares graduate students and professionals to design effective, engaging, and results-driven learning solutions for organizational and workforce contexts. The microcertificate emphasizes the application of instructional design principles to meet evolving professional training needs across corporate, educational, and digital environments.

  Through EME 6601 – Instructional Design and Applications, earners develop a strong foundation in instructional design theory and practice. Students learn to analyze learner and organizational needs, design structured learning experiences, and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to create purposeful and impactful training solutions.

  In EME 6678 – Effective Training Design and Development, students build practical expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating workforce training programs. Coursework focuses on technology integration, training facilitation, and assessment design to ensure learning experiences are engaging, measurable, and aligned with organizational goals.

  Together, these courses equip earners with the skills to design innovative, learner-centered workforce learning solutions that support performance, professional growth, and organizational effectiveness. This microcertificate prepares professionals to contribute to instructional innovation in corporate training, workforce development, and organizational learning environments where instructional design expertise is in high demand.

• Designing Innovative Workforce Learning

  Designing Innovative Workforce Learning prepares graduate students and professionals to design effective, engaging, and results-driven learning solutions for organizational and workforce contexts. The microcertificate emphasizes the application of instructional design principles to meet evolving professional training needs across corporate, educational, and digital environments.

  Through EME 6601 – Instructional Design and Applications, earners develop a strong foundation in instructional design theory and practice. Students learn to analyze learner and organizational needs, design structured learning experiences, and apply evidence-based instructional strategies to create purposeful and impactful training solutions.

  In EME 6678 – Effective Training Design and Development, students build practical expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating workforce training programs. Coursework focuses on technology integration, training facilitation, and assessment design to ensure learning experiences are engaging, measurable, and aligned with organizational goals.

  Together, these courses equip earners with the skills to design innovative, learner-centered workforce learning solutions that support performance, professional growth, and organizational effectiveness. This microcertificate prepares professionals to contribute to instructional innovation in corporate training, workforce development, and organizational learning environments where instructional design expertise is in high demand.

• Sport Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making

  Sport Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making prepares sport industry professionals, aspiring analysts, and graduate students to apply data science tools and analytical thinking to real-world sport business challenges.

  Through SPM 6709 – Introduction to Sport Analytics, earners develop foundational competencies in data management, data visualization, and analytical frameworks used across a variety of sport contexts.

  In SPM 6708 – Applied Sport Analytics, students apply advanced analytical and strategic skills to solve complex business problems, translating data insights into actionable decisions for sport organizations.

  Together, these courses equip earners to meet the growing industry demand for professionals who can leverage data to drive performance and strategy. This microcertificate prepares professionals to inform roster decisions, fan engagement strategies, and revenue optimization, and to contribute to operational planning at the professional, collegiate, and recreational levels.

• Teaching Students with Exceptionalities

  Teaching Students with Exceptionalities prepares general education teachers, related service providers, and other professionals to effectively support students with disabilities across a range of educational settings.

  Through EEX 5075 – Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in General Education Settings, earners develop foundational knowledge of special education law, disability categories, and student characteristics, alongside evidence-based instructional strategies for inclusive classrooms.

  In EEX 5665 – Classroom and Behavior Management, students gain practical skills in designing safe learning environments and implementing research-supported behavioral interventions.

  Together, these courses equip earners to apply collaborative, legally grounded, and data-informed practices that meet the needs of learners with exceptionalities. This microcertificate prepares professionals to strengthen inclusive instruction and behavior support in schools nationwide, and the 6 graduate credits earned may be applied toward Florida educator certification renewal through the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).

FAQs

• What is a Graduate Microcertificate?

  A UNF Graduate Microcertificate is a focused academic credential designed to help you build specialized, career-relevant skills in a targeted area. Each microcertificate is completed through two graduate-level courses and emphasizes practical, workforce-aligned learning.

  Graduate Microcertificates offer a flexible, lower-cost way to gain graduate-level experience and explore whether a full master’s degree is the right next step for you.

• Who should consider a Graduate Microcertificate?
  Graduate microcertificates are ideal for:

  • Working professionals who have earned a bachelor's degree and are looking to upskill or reskill quickly
  • Individuals exploring a new professional direction or industry
  • Students who want graduate-level experience before committing to a full degree
  • Current UNF graduate students who want to build additional, specialized expertise

  If you want to strengthen your résumé, gain confidence in a new skill set, or take a strategic next step in your career, a microcertificate may be a great fit.
• How long does it take to complete a Graduate Microcertificate?

  Most students complete a graduate microcertificate within one to two semesters. The structure is designed to maintain momentum while allowing flexibility for working professionals.

• How do I earn a Graduate Microcertificate?

  To earn a graduate microcertificate, you must:

  • Successfully complete two approved graduate-level courses associated with the microcertificate
  • Earn a grade of B (3.0) or higher in each course

  Once both courses are completed, the microcertificate is awarded automatically—no separate application is required.

• How are Graduate Microcertificates awarded?

  Graduate microcertificates are awarded as digital badges. Once you complete the required coursework, your badge will be issued by UNF automatically and can be shared on professional platforms such as LinkedIn, résumés, and digital portfolios.

• Can microcertificate coursework count toward a graduate degree or certificate?

  Yes. Graduate microcertificates are stackable, meaning completed coursework may be applied toward a related graduate certificate or master's degree, subject to program requirements. Students pursuing a graduate certificate must apply for admission to the certificate program and submit a separate application to graduate from it. Please note that only up to 12 credit hours may be transferred toward a graduate program.

  Students may also earn microcertificates as part of an existing graduate certificate or degree program, allowing them to gain additional credentials along the way.

• Are Graduate Microcertificate students eligible for financial aid?

  Students enrolled only in a graduate microcertificate are not eligible for federal financial aid or UNF's exclusive graduate tuition rate.

  However, students who earn microcertificates as part of a graduate degree program may be eligible for applicable financial aid and tuition benefits, depending on enrollment status.

• Can I use employer tuition reimbursement to pay for a microcertificate?

  In many cases, yes. Some students use employer tuition reimbursement or professional development funds to help offset the cost of graduate microcertificate coursework. Eligibility and reimbursement policies vary by employer, so we recommend checking directly with your organization.

• Can I repeat a course to earn a microcertificate?

  No. Courses may not be repeated if you have already received academic credit for the same course at the undergraduate or graduate level. Course equivalency is determined by subject and course number.

• Who teaches Graduate Microcertificate courses?

  Graduate microcertificate courses are taught by UNF graduate faculty and expert practitioners who bring both academic expertise and real-world experience into the classroom. Coursework is designed to be immediately applicable and relevant to today’s workforce needs.

• Who should I contact with questions?

  We’re here to help. If you have questions about graduate microcertificates, admissions, or pathways to a graduate degree, please contact: graduateschool@unf.edu