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Business Certificate Benefits For Participants

Challenging Business Program Curriculum

  • Rigorous program covers key business skills — developed by UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School and created by faculty experts
  • Business knowledge is specifically designed for 1) non-business majors seeking to enhance their business skills as they prepare to enter the job market, and 2) new hires and employees transitioning to new functions and responsibilities
  • Coursework provides the business acumen and experience needed to make an immediate impact in the workplace
  • Online business program is designed to challenge participants, provide resources for successful learning and encourage timely completion

Acclaimed Reputation

  • Enjoy the prestige of participating in a UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School program
  • Earn the respect of recruiters and corporations who recognize the practical value of a UNC Business Essentials certificate
  • Network with other business certificate program students
  • Meet and interact with business professionals from across the country by attending select Kenan-Flagler Business School alumni networking events
  • Gain exposure to contemporary business topics and sharpen your business acumen by participating in webinars with industry leaders and career services professionals

Flexibility

  • Work online on your own schedule, without interrupting day-to-day activities or compromising the learning experience
  • Learn on demand whether online or offline, with Agilix technology which adapts to your learning style
  • Have access to 24/7 support – your online questions will always be answered within a specified timeframe

Innovative Technology

  • Online connection to other students and tutors
  • A mix of exercises, discussions, lectures, activities and quizzes using proven Agilix technology
  • Avalon Consulting’s ADEPT methodology employed which combines text and other media into modules for enhanced retention and learning

Business Certificate Program Benefits For Employers

An affordable investment in your employees

  • An online business program which enables a challenging learning experience for employees while minimizing costs such as travel, lodging and lost productivity
  • A flexible e-learning environment which allows employees to schedule time to dedicate towards learning
  • Rigorous online coursework which delivers valuable business skills, acumen and the necessary business foundation to help mold your employees into even more highly productive assets to your organization

Increased employee loyalty and retention

  • Invest in your employees' potential and demonstrate your commitment to their continuing development by funding this online business program while simultaneously building employee loyalty
  • Positively impact employee retention by helping employees transition to new functions or work more productively on cross functional teams with the knowledge and skills gained from this online business program

To register for an upcoming online information session previewing the UNC Business Essentials certificate program, please register here.

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A Flexible, Online Design

UNC Business Essentials is designed to fit your lifestyle and can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

Jumpstart Your Career

UNC Business Essentials gives you the business skills and knowledge needed to make an immediate impact when you enter the workforce.

A Business Certificate From Kenan-Flagler

UNC Business Essential graduates earn a business certificate from top-ranked Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Scholarly Support When You Need It

UNC Business Essentials offers online tutors available to answer questions and help you learn the business basics.