The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy (CNP) offers three non-credit-bearing Continuing & Professional Education opportunities to fit your professional development goals. The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, the Certificate in Social Justice Leadership, and the Certificate in Fundraising Leadership have all been curated for current nonprofit professionals, on-the-ground volunteers within the sector, current or prospective board members, or those considering a transition to the sector.
Each Certificate is earned by completing five Continuing & Professional Education courses, which are exclusively offered online and take only three weeks at a time to complete. Participants may also take courses individually, based on their interests.
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Course Dates:
Spring 2023
February 8th – April 24th
Fall 2023
September 20th- November 21st
Course Format:
- Each course in the Certificate program contains three modules. Modules begin on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. CST and end the following Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. CST. All materials are available throughout the week and can be accessed after the module has ended.
- Virtual office hours take place on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. CST. These sessions are optional. Office hours provide an opportunity for the cohort to gather together with the instructor and discuss key takeaways from that week as well as to connect with peers. Feedback from participants indicates high levels of satisfaction from participating in these sessions.
Course Features:
- Continuing Education Units Available. Through the CNP’s partnership with Texas A&M University’s office of Continuing & Professional Education, we are pleased to provide International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Each course earns 2 CEUs, and the Certificate earns 10 CEUs. In addition, the CNP is an Approved Provider for Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) International. Each course earns 9 hours of continuing education points, and the Certificate earns 45 points.
- High Quality, Intensive Learning. The courses are developed and delivered by faculty members from Texas A&M University and the Bush School. Topics are drawn from graduate-level coursework with a structure designed for working professionals. Instructors apply real-world concepts to advance professional development which guides participants towards current and future-oriented leadership practices at nonprofit organizations.
- Small, Discussion-Oriented Classes. The courses are developed and delivered by faculty members from Texas A&M University and the Bush School. Topics are drawn from graduate-level coursework with a structure designed for working professionals. Instructors apply real-world concepts to advance professional development which guides participants towards current and future-oriented leadership practices at nonprofit organizations.
- Next-Level Nonprofit Leadership. The CNL is geared toward professionals seeking to become more effective in their roles and for those who seek advancement opportunities within the field. The Certificate can be completed in approximately four months, with individual courses taking three weeks to complete online and encompassing approximately eight hours of instruction. Though we encourage participants to aspire toward completing the five required courses for the CNL, participants are invited to pursue any of the Continuing & Professional Education course offerings that appeal to their interests.
- Trusted Reputation. Texas A&M University prides itself on being among the best national public universities for a superior education at an affordable cost, and for being the top public university in Texas for best value. In the brief 25 years since the founding of the Bush School of Government & Public Service, the nonprofit management program regularly finds its way into the U.S. News and World Report’s best graduate nonprofit management programs.
- Connect Globally. Texas A&M University prides itself on being among the best national public universities for a superior education at an affordable cost, and for being the top public university in Texas for best value. In the brief 23 years since the founding of the Bush School of Government & Public Service, the nonprofit management program regularly finds its way into the U.S. News and World Report’s best graduate nonprofit management programs.
