What is an online graduate certificate in informatics?

An online graduate certificate in informatics is a program of study that can help advance your skills in networking, security, software development, and more. Typically, the credits you earn in a graduate certificate program can later be applied to a related master's degree program. UMGC’s online graduate certificate in informatics is a 15-credit program that covers topics like systems infrastructure, relational database systems, and information assurance.

How long does it take to get an online graduate certificate in informatics?

UMGC's online graduate certificate in informatics is a 15-credit program with courses offered year-round. Depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer, you can expect to finish the program in as little as nine months.

How much does an online graduate certificate in informatics cost?

UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online graduate certificate in informatics follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.

What background do I need to get online graduate certificate in informatics?

You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online graduate certificate in informatics program at UMGC.

Informatics Graduate Certificate

AT A GLANCE

15 credits
Transfer up to 6 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION

$524 per credit (in-state)
$659 per credit (out-of-state)
$480 per credit (military)
Other fees may apply

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Build skills in networking, security, software development, and more.

You can strengthen your technical skills as you learn the business of IT by earning an online certificate in informatics at University of Maryland Global Campus. This program gives you a strong foundation in all major categories of IT management and can help you develop advanced skills in networking, security, software development, databases, web design, and IT acquisitions.

Courses

Total Credits Required: 15

Initial Requirement

(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.