For Credit Options

As the credit arm of Continuing Education, the Center for Professional Development (CPD) develops credit bearing courses, as well as certificate programs for specific groups of professionals. Whether learning new skills, improving your position within a company, or hoping to continue to a full degree program, Continuing Education works with you to achieve your personal or professional goals.

Jumpstart Your Career and Earn College Credit

Old Dominion University Continuing Education in partnership with the Center for Professional Development will be awarding academic credit for the successful completion of specific training certificates based on the review of certificate content and the evaluation of the CPD Pathway Program faculty committee. Students who are admitted and enrolled in an undergraduate degree program will be eligible for award of CPD elective credit.

Explore CPD Elective Credit Program

Students with an associate degree should consider flexible, innovative programs that empower you to achieve your academic and professional goals.

Featured Credit Certificates

Homeland Security (Graduate Certificate)

Due to the number of jobs in homeland security, individuals earning a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security can choose from a range of professional roles.
Professional Leadership (Undergraduate Certificate)

Our professional leadership certificate focus on organizational/social leadership and provides students an entry point to the University.
Project Management (Graduate Certificate)

The project managmeent certificate will include concepts, management tools, and processes designed for overseeing projects in the workplace.
Public Sector Leadership (Graduate Certificate)

The public sector leadership certificate program is interdisciplinary in nature and is focused on organizational leadership within non-profit, military, governmental, and other public sector entities.