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Accelerate Your Public Health Career—Fast, Flexible, and Future-Focused

Are you looking to stand out in the public health job market or secure top internships? The Public Health Certificate Program is a streamlined, 15-hour, self-paced course designed to boost your resume, expand your skills, and give you real-world credibility in a competitive field. Developed to complement the rigor of your University of Michigan education, this program delivers practical knowledge and hands-on insights—without bogging you down in unnecessary complications.

Why Enroll?

    1.    Enhance Your Resume & Get More Interviews

Employers, internship coordinators, and grad schools actively seek candidates with tangible public health credentials. Demonstrate initiative and depth of understanding in core public health topics—giving you an edge in interviews, grad school applications, or professional advancement.

    2.    Build a Broad, Marketable Skill Set

From disease prevention and health promotion to policy analysis and community outreach, our core curriculum ensures you’re well-versed in the essential building blocks of public health—no matter which career path you take.

    3.    Flexible, Self-Paced Format

Complete the entire certificate in as little as 15 hours. Start and stop on your schedule, thanks to 1-year access to the online materials. Perfect for busy undergrads balancing classes, work, and extracurriculars.

    4.    Professional Yet Approachable

Although rooted in academic principles, our program distills critical public health concepts into easy-to-digest modules. You’ll gain the respect that comes with a rigorous credential—without the stress of an overly complex curriculum.

Optional Specialty (Choose Your Focus)

One of the biggest perks of this program is the Optional Specialty section. Pick one of our popular specialties—or create your own custom track—to tailor the certificate to your unique ambitions:

    •    Health Policy & Management

Great for aspiring policymakers, health administrators, and those wanting to shape legislation or manage public health programs.

    •    Epidemiology

Ideal for students eager to investigate disease patterns, analyze data, and influence evidence-based interventions.

    •    Community Health & Equity

Perfect for those passionate about addressing health disparities, empowering local communities, and designing inclusive public health strategies.

    •    Global Health

For Wolverines looking to tackle international health challenges, from humanitarian crises to infectious disease outbreaks around the world.

Want something else? Our use of advanced AI lets you propose almost any discipline under the public health umbrella, and we’ll tailor the curriculum to meet your interests. Whether it’s Maternal & Child Health, Mental Health Advocacy, or even a niche topic you create—your optional specialty will appear on the final certificate (e.g., “Certificate in Public Health, Specialty: Maternal & Child Health”), giving your resume an extra layer of distinction.

What You’ll Get

    •    A Recognized Public Health Certificate that highlights your initiative and expertise.

    •    Self-Paced, 15-Hour Curriculum you can fit around your busy UM schedule.

    •    In-Demand Skills relevant to employers in local health departments, nonprofits, policy organizations, and beyond.

    •    Networking & Career Advantages from showcasing a focused or custom specialty.

    •    Ongoing Access to updated resources for 1 full year, so you can revisit materials whenever you need a refresher.

Who Should Enroll?

    •    Students looking to gain a competitive edge for internships, jobs, or grad school.

    •    Public Health and Policy Majors seeking to broaden their knowledge of prevention, promotion, and policymaking.

    •    Anyone pursuing a healthcare-related career who wants practical, employer-friendly credentials on their resume.

Why It’s Easier Than You Think

    •    Straightforward Enrollment: No complicated prerequisites.

    •    Quick Completion: Finish in 15 hours at your own pace.

    •    Cost-Effective & High Value: Affordable investment, big career returns.

    •    Modern Online Platform: Access from anywhere, on any device.

Enroll Now & Take the Next Step in Your Public Health Journey

Empower your future with a clear, concise certificate that shows you’re serious about making a positive impact in public health. Earn the core credential, select (or create) your Optional Specialty, and transform your resume—all in a fraction of the time you’d spend on traditional programs.