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Professional certificates

Give your career a boost by earning a certificate that builds your skills and demonstrates your nonprofit tech know-how.

NTEN’s respected certificates are the first credentials focused on nonprofit technology management and digital equity.

Our professional certificate program lets you design a personalized learning experience by selecting courses from an expansive range of topics. Each in-depth course balances expert instruction, participant interaction, and active learning exercises over the course of a week.

Whether it’s for the job you have or the job you want, you’ll learn how to advance your organization’s mission through the skillful and equitable use of technology.

A personalized learning experience

Flexible program design

You’re in control of your learning. Each certificate is organized by topic areas, and you decide which ones align with your role, goals, and interests. Start with a certificate in mind or explore a few courses first — the program fits your path.

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Wide range of courses

Choose from NTEN’s continually growing course catalog of over 60+ self-paced courses on program delivery, IT, leadership, AI, equity, and more.

Program structure and time commitment

Each certificate requires about 14 hours to complete, which includes 13 one-hour courses across different categories and one final assignment.

Self-paced progress

Each course in the certificate can be completed at your own pace, and you have up to 12 months to complete the entire certificate.

Credentials that count

NTEN’s certificates are well-known and valued in the nonprofit sector. Further, each course you complete during the certificate will earn you CFRE and CAE credits.

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Aaron Tebrinke

Earning a certificate was a profoundly positive experience that has truly changed my professional life, and I would highly recommend it to anyone serious about thriving in the nonprofit sector.

- Aaron Tebrinke

Communications Manager, Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, and 2018 certificate program graduate

Enroll now

Registering for a certificate program saves you 40% compared to registering for the same number of courses individually. Like courses, certificates are 50% off for NTEN members, which also offers other benefits, like discounted registration to the NTC.

Scholarships

Apply for a scholarship for an NTEN professional certificate or course. Availability limited.

Learn about scholarships

Explore available certificates

Nonprofit Technology Professional Certificate

A foundational certificate for nonprofit professionals ready to lead with strategic, equitable use of technology.

Digital Equity Professional Certificate

Designed by digital inclusion experts, this certificate helps you bridge digital divides and build more equitable communities.

AI for Nonprofits Certificate

Learn how to use AI tools responsibly, strategically, and in alignment with your nonprofit’s mission.

AI for Foundations

Co-produced with Technology Association for Grantmakers (TAG). Designed for foundations and grantmakers, this certificate explores ethical, strategic uses of AI in philanthropy.

Open Source for Social Impact

Discover how open source tools and practices can empower your nonprofit to collaborate, innovate, and build for impact.

Questions?

Reach out to Ash Shepherd, our Chief Program Officer to discuss how a certificate can boost your career.

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