Collat School of Business

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Take the next step in your marketing career through UAB Collat School of Business Digital Marketing courses.

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Whether you’re a marketing or communications pro, just entering the marketing field, or a business owner looking to connect with digital consumers, our professional courses can teach you how to effectively navigate the constantly evolving world of digital marketing.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers two professional digital marketing courses that can be completed in a flexible, live-online format in only a few weeks. Gain real-world experience through hands-on lessons and earn a variety of professional certificates from Google, HubSpot, and the UAB Collat School of Business.

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Digital Marketing & Social Media Marketing Foundations

Expand your digital marketing knowledge and learn the latest tactics and tools used by industry professionals. This course will explore both organic and paid avenues of digital marketing, including the ever-growing field of social media marketing. And you’ll even get a lesson in Google Analytics to measure success and improve your marketing strategies.

Digital Marketing: Practical Techniques for Online Advertising

Learn step-by-step how to craft successful online advertising campaigns in Google, one of the most robust digital marketing platforms available today. Study the latest digital marketing trends and tactics used by industry professionals to tailor campaigns to different business models and target audiences for maximum efficiency. You’ll also have the chance to earn up to five Google Ads certifications.

The enrollment deadline is approaching, and courses fill fast. Scholarships are available!

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Take a purposeful next step in your career with a UAB Collat School of Business Project Management Course

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Want an extra boost to push your career forward? We see your drive — and can give you the tools, flexibility, and connections to get you there.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham offers professional project management courses that can be completed in just four sessions over four weeks. These courses feature quick registration, PMP certification preparation, and hands-on learning to build your resume. All instruction is done through a live-online format!

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Choose a course that aligns with your goals

  • Agile Project Management Course
  • PMP Test Prep
  • Project Management Certificate Bundle - save $450!
  • Foundations of Project Management
  • Project Management Technology Workshop (self-paced)
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and Exam (self-paced)

Featured Course: Foundations of Project Management

This course meets the education requirements to sit for both the Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) and PMP exams. You will learn how project management can help your company thrive using the most proven and trusted practices in the industry. Plus, you will learn how to use new tools that you can immediately apply to your career!

The deadline to enroll is approaching fast, so don’t wait. Scholarships are available!

"Immediately, the Foundations of Project Management class gave me tools and techniques to apply every day in my job that I never knew about. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone who is thinking about Project Management as a career or needs more information to help them in their current role."

- Jimmy Neely, past participant

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Take the next step in your project management career and make moves toward your PMP certification with UAB. Learn more today or enroll!

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Course Link: https://prostudies.uab.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=53685129&selectedProgramAreaId=19004&selectedProgramStreamId=
Scholarships: no
Credits: Optional MBA credit
Price: $1,795
Course Description: This asynchronous and flexible course, designed for early to mid-career professionals, introduces you to the dynamic world of accounting and finance, enhancing your ability to interpret financial statements and make informed decisions. What makes us unique? Join a dynamic learning community of over 100 professionals and MBA students through our course-specific Teams chat and engage in lively discussions, ask questions, and network with like-minded individuals.
Course Title: Simplifying Accounting and Finance for Better Decision Making
Course Link: https://prostudies.uab.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=51525274&selectedProgramAreaId=19004&selectedProgramStreamId=
Scholarships: yes
Discount: 10% early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. Discounts can stack.
Price: $1495
Course Description: “Live Online” course that explores ways professionals can transform complex data into compelling visual narratives. Learn to refine your data communication skills with visualization techniques and strategies to create impactful stories. Most course offerings occur over seven Thursdays.
Course Title: The Art and Science of Data Visualization: A Hands-On Approach to Impactful Storytelling
Course Link: https://catalog.mindedge.com/uab/suites/19774/grant-writing-skills-suite
Scholarships: no
Credits: 1 IACET CEUs/5 SHRM PDCs/5 HRCI Credits/11 CFRE Points
Access Time: 180 Days
Estimated Length: 10 hours
Price: $269
Time: 180 Days
Course Description: This two-course bundle offers the introductory through intermediate skills needed for those involved in gaining funding for any nonprofit organization's mission. Strategic grant writing aligns the needs of a nonprofit with funding sources, whether those sources are foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals.
Course Title: Grant Writing Skills Suite

Product & Technology

As more businesses develop digital products and adopt technology platforms, professionals with skills in product management, cybersecurity, and data analytics are in high demand. Our Product and Technology courses provide hands-on training to help you manage digital products, optimize technology tools, and drive efficiency and innovation in any business environment.

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  • Business Analytics Certificate Course
    This fully online course provides hands-on training in data analysis, visualization, and storytelling to help you turn complex information into actionable business insights. You’ll gain proficiency in tools like SQL, Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and ChatGPT while learning to prepare, interpret, and present data for real-world decision-making. The program also prepares you for the Tableau Desktop Specialist certification exam, giving you a competitive edge in analytics roles across industries.
    Price:$2950 (Discounts Available)
    Estimated Length:10 weeks
  • Certificate in Computer Skills for the Office
    This 100% online, self-paced computer skills certificate course includes training on Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Video tutorials guide the course while built-in knowledge checks, interactive exercises, and interactive games reinforce learning. Successful completion of all courses in the program will earn participants a certificate that they can download and print.
    Price:$319
    Access Time:540 days
    Estimated Length:18 hours
    Credits:PMI PDUs: 6 / Power Skills PDUs: 1.75 / Ways of Working PDUs: 4.25 / IACET CEUs: 1.8 (Contact Hours: 18 hours / ATD CI Credits: 18 / SHRM PDCs: 18
  • CISSP Exam Prep Course
    The 100% online, self-paced CISSP® Exam Prep Course prepares test-takers for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam, as administered by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Guaranteed exam passing.
    Price:$549
    Access Time:180 days
    Estimated Length:40 hours
    Credits:4 IACET CEUs / 40 PMI PDUs
  • Cybersecurity for Healthcare Professionals
    In this 100% online, self-paced course, managers are introduced to essential information security principles and concepts. These concepts are critically important in the healthcare sector as a data breach can have far-reaching consequences for individuals and organizations. Beyond financial losses and the embarrassment of having personal information exposed online, a security breach in healthcare can result in a patient becoming seriously injured or killed. This course is designed to help managers navigate crucial cybersecurity concepts as applied to HITECH and HIPAA-covered entities. Learners will explore the reasons why breaches occur, the motivation of attackers, and how to protect Personal Health Information (PHI) while it is in use, in storage, and in transit across a network.
    Price:$119
    Access Time:90 days
    Learner Satisfaction:100%
    Estimated Length:5 hours
    Credits:0.5 IACET CEUs
  • Certificate in Data Analytics
    The 100% online, self-paced data analytics certificate course will present the basics of quantitative analysis and its increasing use in today's professional landscape. Learners are exposed to quantitative decision-making tools and techniques, which tie into real-world case studies. Participants will learn how to leverage data analytics to improve organizational performance.
    Price:$419
    Access Time:365 days
    Estimated Length:30 hours
    Credits:3 IACET CEUs / 25 PMI PDUs / 30 HRCI Credits / 30 SHRM PDCs
  • Grant Writing Skills Suite
    This two-course bundle offers the introductory through intermediate skills needed for those involved in gaining funding for any nonprofit organization's mission. Strategic grant writing aligns the needs of a nonprofit with funding sources, whether those sources are foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals.
    Price:$269
    Time:180 Days
    Access Time:180 Days
    Estimated Length:10 hours
    Credits:1 IACET CEUs/5 SHRM PDCs/5 HRCI Credits/11 CFRE Points
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Concepts and Practices
    This 100% online, self-paced course teaches the fundamental concepts of information security one will encounter in the cybersecurity field. Globally, incidents of data breaches, identity thefts, and cybercrimes are on the rise, along with the explosive growth of online personal data and the expansion of computer networks. This course will set the groundwork with basic vocabulary and then introduces concepts such as access controls, risk management, cyber-attacks, and digital forensics. This course requires a basic understanding of IT concepts and is a foundation to help you learn if further cybersecurity training it right for you.
    Price:$119
    Access Time:90 days
    Learner Satisfaction:100%
    Estimated Length:5 hours
    Credits:0.5 IACET CEUs / 5 PMI PDUs / 5 HRCI Credits / 5 SHRM PDCs
  • The Art and Science of Data Visualization: A Hands-On Approach to Impactful Storytelling Scholarships Available
    “Live Online” course that explores ways professionals can transform complex data into compelling visual narratives. Learn to refine your data communication skills with visualization techniques and strategies to create impactful stories. Most course offerings occur over seven Thursdays.
    Price:$1495
    Discount:10% early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. Discounts can stack.

Communication

Communicating effectively is vital in both personal and professional settings. Sharpen your skills with these professional courses and certificates in marketing, data visualization, writing, grammar, public speaking, presentation, and business communication. Form persuasive arguments, make compelling presentations, write error-free emails and documents, and increase your impact as a skilled communicator.

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  • Business Communications Certificate
    The 100% online, self-paced course teaches techniques, interactive exercises, and checklists that will help individuals communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral formats.  From clarifying and structuring your ideas to designing the PowerPoint slides that will best complement them, this certificate program will help you create presentations and workplace documents that inform and persuade.
    Price:$349
    Access Time:365 days
    Learner Satisfaction:98%
    Estimated Length:25 hours
    Credits:2.5 IACET CEUs / 25 PMI PDUs / 25 HRCI Credits / 25 SHRM PDCs
  • Digital Marketing Certificate Course
    Designed for professionals seeking comprehensive digital marketing expertise, this fully online certificate covers critical skills in search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising (PPC), email marketing, content strategy, social media campaigns, and data analytics. You’ll work hands-on with essential platforms like Google Ads, Google Analytics, HubSpot, and ChatGPT. Graduates will be prepared to earn industry certifications, including Google Ads Search and Google Analytics, enhancing their competitive advantage in the marketplace.
    Price:$2950 (Discounts Available)
    Estimated Length:10 weeks
  • Effective Business Writing
    The ability to write clearly and directly is highly prized in most organizations. Well-written emails and documents can help you earn respect among your peers. Poorly written emails and documents can detract from success at all levels. The ideas, techniques, and checklists in this introductory-level course apply to all forms of business writing: memos, reports, brochures, proposals, presentations, catalogs, and websites. This course will also teach how to revise for wordiness, unnecessary phrases, redundancy, and jargon, and the appropriate use of email in an organizational setting.
    Price:$129
    Access Time:90 days
    Estimated Length:5 hours
    Credits:.5 IACET CEUs /5 PMI PDUs /5 HRCI Credits / 5 SHRM PDCs 
  • Grant Writing Skills Suite
    This two-course bundle offers the introductory through intermediate skills needed for those involved in gaining funding for any nonprofit organization's mission. Strategic grant writing aligns the needs of a nonprofit with funding sources, whether those sources are foundations, government agencies, corporations, or individuals.
    Price:$269
    Time:180 Days
    Access Time:180 Days
    Estimated Length:10 hours
    Credits:1 IACET CEUs/5 SHRM PDCs/5 HRCI Credits/11 CFRE Points
  • The Art and Science of Data Visualization: A Hands-On Approach to Impactful Storytelling Scholarships Available
    “Live Online” course that explores ways professionals can transform complex data into compelling visual narratives. Learn to refine your data communication skills with visualization techniques and strategies to create impactful stories. Most course offerings occur over seven Thursdays.
    Price:$1495
    Discount:10% early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. Discounts can stack.

Operations

Whether you work in manufacturing or service, our operations courses provide the knowledge needed to improve quality, boost customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and streamline operations. You'll be introduced to the tools, techniques, and best practices that are proven effective in any business environment.

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  • Logistics and Distribution Management
    This course explores the fundamental concepts and ideas of logistics and distribution management. It delves into the various logistics information management systems, analyzes their financial aspects and technological influences, and explains how to manage and measure their performance. This course is divided into modules that explain logistics management, inventory management, and warehousing and distribution. Throughout these modules, course participants will review and distinguish between inbound logistics, outbound logistics, reverse logistics, and third-party logistics; explore the tools and techniques for tracking and valuing inventory, including ABC analysis; and learn the functions of packaging and methods for transporting goods through simple and complex distribution channels.
    Price:$149
    Access Time:180 days
    Estimated Length:6 hours
    Credits:.6 IACET CEUs /6 PMI PDUs / 6 SHRM PDCs 
  • Operations Management
    This course explores the fundamental concepts and theories practitioners will need to successfully guide operations in manufacturing and service organizations. Modules in this self-paced course introduce key foundational material, describe the interplay of supply chains and demand management, and explain the role that processes and process management play in robust operations. Specific tools, techniques, and methodologies (including Lean, total quality management, and Six Sigma) are presented to show their applicability to operational strategies.
    Price:$299
    Access Time:180 days
    Estimated Length:10 hours
    Credits:1.0 IACET CEUs / 10 PMI PDUs / 10 HRCI Credits / 10 SHRM PDCs 
  • Supply Chain Management Basics
    The 100% online, self-paced course introduces the core concepts and components of supply chain management, including supplier evaluation, logistics, inventory management, and other supply chain practices. As a supply chain grows in complexity, and companies increasingly source products and services from a more diverse and global set of suppliers, the job of managing the processes that ensures the steady and reliable flow of components and inputs has never been more difficult.
    Price:$299
    Access Time:180 days
    Estimated Length:10 hours
    Credits:1.0 IACET CEUs / 10 PMI PDUs / 10 SHRM PDCs
    Discount:UAB employee/student, veteran or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.

Project Management

Discover the UAB Collat Professional Education difference! Our courses feature dynamic instructors and professional project managers who bring real-life experiences into the classroom. Students form a strong cohort, enhancing the learning journey beyond the ordinary. Join us for practical, collaborative, and enriching project management education.

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  • Agile Project Management Course Scholarships Available
    Combined “Live Online” and asynchronous online instruction that totals 28 contact hours and meets the education requirements to sit for the ACP exam. This is a five-day course that meets once a week and is offered once during the fall. It teaches best practices of Agile Project Management and includes an ACP exam preparation module. Textbook and all materials included.
    Price:$1495
    Time:8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
    Discount:$200 early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with three or more students in the same class receive a $200 discount.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Prep Course and Exam
    The 100% online, self-paced exam prep course prepares participants for the MindEdge Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification exam. Real-world implementation examples are provided by working professionals while learning and comprehension are tested with games, exercises, case studies, and quizzes. Two 50-question practice exams are included to prepare participants for the certification exam.
    Price:$799
    Access Time:240 days
    Estimated Length:40 hours
    Discount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.
  • PMP Test Prep
    New LIVE online instruction and access to over 350 PMP practice test questions. A one-day course offered multiple times a year. If you pass the PMP exam, it can count as a graduate academic course in UAB’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems program.
    Price:$745
    Time:9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Project Management Certificate Bundle Scholarships Available
    A savings offered to participants taking all three Project Management courses listed. Textbook, Exam Simulator, and all materials included.
    Price:$3585
    Discount:Save $450 with bundle
  • Project Management Foundational Course Scholarships Available
    LIVE online instruction that totals 36 contact hours and meets the education requirement to sit for the CAPM and PMP exams. This is a four-day course that meets once a week and is offered multiple times during the year. Most course offerings occur over four consecutive Thursday evenings or four consecutive Friday mornings. Textbook and all materials included.
    Price:$2795
    Time:9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Discount:$400 early bird discount if you register at least 30 days before the start date of class. UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with three or more students in the same class receive a $400 discount.
  • Project Management Technology Workshop
    Detailed instruction on ways to integrate the best practices of project management into industry standard tracking and reporting software. This course explores several widely used project management tools—including Microsoft Project, Jira, and Trello—providing practical insights to enhance your day-to-day project planning and execution. The course also includes a hands-on module focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project management practices.
    Price:$500
    Time:Asynchronous, online at your own pace.
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Prep Course and Exam
    The 100% online, self-paced exam prep course in this bundle prepares learners for the successful completion of the MindEdge Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Exam by exposing students to the Six Sigma concepts, strategies, tools, and techniques used in process improvement projects.
    Price:$499
    Access Time:240 days
    Credits:2 IACET CEUs, 20 PMI PDUs
    Discount:UAB employee/student, veteran, or company with 3 or more students in the same class receive a 20% discount with code BlazerStudent.

Management

Our management courses help you build the skills to develop a management style that fits your personality and goals. From effective negotiation tactics to navigating business ethics, the skills taught in our management courses span all industries and build a foundation for management success.

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  • Certificate in Management Skills
    Successful managers know the importance of building strong relationships with their team members. This certificate equips both new and experienced managers with the skills and resources necessary to foster strong connections, lead change, and resolve potential conflicts. Whether operating in an in-person office environment or a remote work setting, managers will learn practical ways to better coach and motivate their teams. Through interactive exercises, videos, self-assessments, and case studies, the self-paced courses included in this certificate provide opportunities to practice and apply key management skills.
    Price:$739
    Access Time:365 days
    Estimated Length:42 hours
    Credits:4.2 IACET CEUs / 39 PMI PDUs / 39 HRCI Credits / 39 SHRM PDCs
  • Nonprofit Management Certificate
    The 100% online, self-paced certificate program introduces learners to key current management issues for nonprofit organizations.
    Price:$739
    Access Time:365 days
    Estimated Length:44 hours
    Credits:4.4 IACET CEUs / 35 HRCI Credits / 44 SHRM PDCs / 23 CFRE Points

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