Graduate Certificates

Feb 7, 2022

Achieving Professional and Personal Growth: Biology for Educators Online Grad Certificate

Nancy White embodies what it means to be a lifelong learner. At the age of 60, White enrolled in the online Biology for Educators graduate certificate program in the summer of 2019 to strengthen her knowledge of biology. 

Apr 21, 2021

On the Fast Track to Career Success

Brian Handelsman has always strived for a career in renewable energy. So instead of inching toward his goal, he decided to take a fast track with the online Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Assessment and Development.   A lifelong fan of NC State, Handelsman attended the university for his undergraduate studies in environmental technology and management with… 

Apr 6, 2021

Natalie Ziemba Achieved Her Career Goals Thanks to Online Statistics Graduate Certificate

When Natalie Ziemba, MSW, joined NC State’s online Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Management, she was already well-established in her career. With a background in social work, she has spent much of her life working with groups and communities. “I love the framework and skills I have as a social worker, but it didn’t… 

Mar 19, 2021

NC State Online Student To Blend Business with Renewable Energy

When the world changed in 2020, NC State Online student Nico Curtin didn’t let it stop him from moving forward.  Curtin is originally from Oregon, where he attended the Oregon Institute of Technology for a degree in renewable energy engineering. About a year into the program, he realized that he wanted to take his career in… 

May 11, 2020

Online Climate Adaptation Certificate Prepares Graduate for the Future

Civil Engineer Saki Handa is a member of the second class of students from NC State’s online graduate certificate in Climate Adaptation. She graduated from the program in May.