Certificate Programs
Cornell ILR offers the most comprehensive array of certificates available to professionals in the workplace. Choose from 17 certificate programs of study, each delivering a series of workshops carefully selected to provide you with in-depth expertise in your chosen field, improve your job performance, and equip you with an added credential to help you advance in your career.
Each curriculum includes core workshops that span the depth of contemporary knowledge. Many offer electives that allow you to tailor a certificate to your individual development needs.
While it is not necessary to officially enroll in a certificate program, if you participate in a Cornell workshop and intend to apply it toward earning a certificate, then please do let us know.
Workshops and Units Needed
The number of workshops needed to complete a certificate varies depending on the curriculum.
One day of workshop participation earns 6 units.
For most certificates, you must complete an average of 3 to 7 workshops to earn enough units.
- one-day workshop = 6 units
- two-day workshop = 12 units
- three-day workshop = 18 units
Most certificates require at least 60 units, but you may actually end up with more units based on the electives you choose. See each certificate's detail page for specific requirements.
Length of Time to Complete a Certificate
All required workshops for each certificate must be completed within a five-year period.
While a certificates can be earned in as little as two weeks, most participants choose to complete their certificate within 18 months.
Applying a Workshop to More Than One Certificate
In general, a workshop's units may be applied toward only one certificate. Exceptions are noted in each certificate's description.
The Certificate Award
When you complete the final workshop in your chosen curriculum, you will be awarded a framed Cornell ILR certificate that attests to your achievement.