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Non-Credit Certificate Programs

Expand your skills, advance your career, or explore something new in the heart of New York City.

From high school students preparing for college to working professionals earning new credentials, Manhattan University's non-credit and certificate programs deliver flexible, NYC-grounded learning for every stage of life. Choose from pre-college summer experiences, custom training partnerships, online micro-credentials, and graduate-level advanced certificates taught by expert faculty.

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The Manhattan University Difference

What Sets Us Apart

Manhattan University's non-credit and certificate programs combine flexible formats, expert faculty, and a New York City location that puts learners at the center of the industries shaping today's economy.

Programs for Every Stage

Whether you are a high school student exploring college, a working professional building new skills, or a partner organization seeking custom training, we offer programs designed for you.

Flexible Formats

Choose from on-campus, online, synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid options designed to fit alongside school, work, and personal commitments.

Stackable Credentials

Online micro-credentials and certificates build on one another, allowing learners to expand skills horizontally and vertically across business and professional domains.

NYC Advantage

A New York City location places learners near the industries, employers, and cultural institutions that drive demand for new skills and credentials.

Expert Faculty

Programs are taught by Manhattan University faculty and practitioners who bring real-world experience to every course, workshop, and certificate.

Recognized Credentials

Earn digital badges, advanced certificates, and continuing education credits recognized by employers, industry associations, and credentialing bodies.

170+

years of academic excellence in New York City Source: Manhattan University

3%

nationally for salary impact (Wall Street Journal, 2026) Source: WSJ 2026 Best Colleges

60+ countries

represented in the Manhattan University community Source: Manhattan University Facts & Stats

FLEXIBLE LEARNING FOR WORKING ADULTS

Find the Path That Fits Your Goals

From accelerated degree programs to non-credit courses and workshops, Manhattan University helps you advance, change direction, or pursue a passion on a schedule that works for you.

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Prepare for the Real World

At Manhattan University, your education is built around who you are and where you want to go. Whether you’re ready to apply or just starting to explore, take the next step when you’re ready — we’re here to help.

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