Certificate in Public Health in United States

Applications of Negotiation and Mediation for Public Health Professionals

This online asynchronous course focuses on developing critical negotiation and mediation skills for public health professionals. It provides opportunities to apply negotiation and mediation principles and models to real-world public health scenarios. Through simulations, students will practice negotiation techniques and gain insight into their personal strengths and weaknesses in these processes. The course aims to equip professionals to better represent the populations they serve, optimize resource allocation, and achieve program objectives.

Certificate in Applied Biostatistics and Public Health Data Science

The Certificate in Applied Biostatistics and Public Health Data Science is designed for current Master of Public Health (MPH) students at Columbia University who wish to gain specialized skills in biostatistics. This program aims to address the growing demand for biostatisticians by providing interdisciplinary training. Graduates will be equipped to interpret complex health research results, evaluate the significance and impact of public health interventions, and effectively communicate findings to both expert and non-expert audiences. This certificate can enhance your current MPH degree and open up new career opportunities, such as becoming a statistical consultant or a technical resource for research studies.

Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)

Graduate Certificate in Global Health

Graduate Certificate in Global Health

The Graduate Certificate in Global Health is an interdisciplinary program designed for graduate students at Texas A&M University. It provides a broad understanding of global health challenges and opportunities from a cross-disciplinary perspective. The program aims to equip students with knowledge of global public health, encourage consideration of international careers, and foster research and innovation in addressing worldwide health issues. Coursework completed in this certificate program may be applicable to degree-seeking pathways, depending on the grades achieved.

Industrial Safety and Public Health Certificate

Maternal and Child Health Certificate

The Texas A&M School of Public Health offers a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) certificate designed to enhance MCH competencies for graduate-level students. This interdisciplinary program collaborates with various departments within the School of Public Health. It is open to current Texas A&M graduate students in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher) and external applicants holding a bachelor's degree from an accredited university who are U.S. citizens or residents. While not a requirement, current enrollment at Texas A&M is not necessary to apply.

MPH Context Certificate: Global Health

The Department of Global Health at Boston University focuses on advancing the health and well-being of individuals and communities worldwide through research, education, and outreach. The department addresses key global health challenges such as poverty, disease, and inequity, with specific interests in infectious diseases, maternal and child health, noncommunicable diseases, access to medicines, health systems strengthening, and economic/policy analysis. The program emphasizes practice-based education, equipping students with skills to manage programs aimed at reducing disease and inequality, particularly in lower and middle-income countries. Faculty engage in significant research across various global regions.

MPH Context Certificate: Infectious Disease

This certificate program provides a strong foundation for a public health career focused on infectious diseases. You will learn how to collect and analyze data to understand the factors contributing to the spread of these diseases, including agent, host, and environmental influences. The program aims to equip you with the skills to design effective, context-specific interventions for surveillance, prevention, control, and elimination of infectious diseases.

MPH Functional Certificate: Epidemiology and Biostatistics

This certificate program provides focused training in epidemiology and biostatistics, which are the quantitative foundations of public health. You will learn how to investigate the causes and prevention of diseases and injuries, and assess health patterns in populations globally. The curriculum emphasizes design, statistical programming, data analysis, and the interpretation of findings from various types of studies. Upon completion, you will be equipped to conduct and communicate public health research effectively.

The Opioid Crisis in America

This individual course delves into the origins and widespread impact of the opioid epidemic in America. With an average of 130 Americans dying daily from opioid overdoses, this course addresses the critical need for understanding and confronting this crisis. It examines the appropriate medical use of opioids, the profound effects of misuse on individuals, families, and communities, and explores effective treatments for addiction. The course also aims to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and equip learners with knowledge about harm-reduction strategies, evidence-based interventions, and pathways to recovery. Designed to provide a broad perspective, it encourages learners to engage with potential solutions and support recovery efforts.