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Certificates & Degrees
Certificate-first Structure
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Wish you could get a better job before finishing a degree? Now you can!

Earn marketable certificates — while earning a bachelor's degree. Instead of only earning a bachelor's degree, you will earn three certificates and an associate degree along the way.

Make more money

Many students see a boost in their employability after they complete a certificate, and again after they earn a bachelor's degree.

Earnings Impact

Finish a certificate in less than a year

Certificates are typically made up of just five courses and can be completed in one year or less, and every course builds directly into a degree.

See how a certificate helped Andrés get a remote job, increase his income, and spend more time with his family.

Student Profile: Andrés Gomez

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Customize your degree

Certificates allow you to customize your degree. First, pick a bachelor's degree. Then select three certificates to build that degree. You'll earn all of this for the same cost and time as one bachelor's degree!

Degree Steps

Select a category to view available certificates and degrees:
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Select an option below:
Degrees
Certificates
Associate of Applied Business Management
Bachelor's of Applied Business Management
Administrative Assistant
Basic Accounting
Business Administration
Business and Leadership Skills
Commercial Fundamentals
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals
Project Management
Social Media Marketing
TEFL
Associate of Information Technology
Associate of Software Development
Bachelor's of Information Technology
Bachelor's of Software Development
IT Professional Certificate
Software Development
System Administration
Technical Support Engineer
Web and Computer Programming
Web Development
Associate of Communication
Bachelor's of Communication
Communication Core
Communication Fundamentals
Social Media Marketing
Associate of Applied Health
Bachelor's of Applied Health
Community and Environmental Health
Health Program Evaluation
Health Program Strategies
Associate of Family and Human Services
Associate of Family History Research
Bachelor's of Family and Human Services
Advanced Family History Research
Family History Research
Family Relations
Family Services
Family Theory and Research
Associate of Professional Studies
Bachelor's of Professional Studies
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Family History Research
Basic Accounting
Business Administration
Business and Leadership Skills
Commercial Fundamentals
Communication Core
Communication Fundamentals
Community and Environmental Health
Entrepreneurship
Family History Research
Family Relations
Family Services
Family Theory and Research
Graphic Design Fundamentals
Health Program Evaluation
Health Program Strategies
Hospitality and Tourism Management
IT Professional Certificate
Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals
Project Management
Social Media Marketing
Software Development
System Administration
Technical Support Engineer
TEFL
Web and Computer Programming
Web Development
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Questions
What I really want is a bachelor’s degree. Will a certificate help with that?
The best way to increase your chances of completing a degree is to earn a certificate first. It’s a great way to develop immediate job skills and increase your earning potential while laying the foundation for your future degree.
How do I know which courses to register for?
The courses required for each certificate are listed on each certificate page. Visit the Program List for more information.
Will employers recognize a certificate?
Employers want to hire individuals who can demonstrate skills. All of our certificates are designed to develop a variety of marketable skills, which employers will recognize and find valuable.
What is the difference between a certificate, an associate degree, and a bachelor's degree?
  • A certificate is 12–15 credits and focuses on one area of study.
  • An associate degree is 60 credits and includes general studies.
  • A bachelor’s degree is 90 credits and includes a major field of study as well as general studies

What school would my certificate be coming from?
BYU-Pathway provides access to select certificates and degrees from both BYU-Idaho and Ensign College. Through this partnership, students have access to a wider variety of offerings, some of which may only be available through one of these institutions.
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