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Testimonials 20-22

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Thanks to the knowledge and experience I have been gaining, I'm able to put my new skills into actual use. I'm learning techniques to make puppets take certain actions that you wouldn't think you could, such as having a shadow puppet jump across a pond and showing the surface water actually rippling at the same time...

— Brandon Kirkham, Puppetry Arts Online Graduate Certificate Student

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Eventually, I want to transfer the skills I gained in the program and do something on a broader scale—maybe city planning or working in the renewable energy field. Thanks to the UConn credentials I earned in the program, I feel like I have a fighting chance of pursuing my dream...

— Rachel Grigorian, Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management graduate

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If you are considering taking the SEPM online graduate certificate program, go for it! Not only will it enhance your ability to advance your career, but you can also apply the credits you earn to a Master's degree at UConn, which is exactly what I did. It was a real win-win for my family and for me!

— Michelle Kosmo, Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management graduate

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Testimonials 19-21

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If you are concerned that an online credential isn't the same as earning credits on campus, don't be. Ivy League schools all across the U.S. offer online programs. At the end of the day, the certificate is from UConn. It's not only an online credential—it's a UConn credential, and that means a well-designed and planned...

— Mehdi Hosseini, Occupational Safety and Health Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program

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A Master's in Education is great, but it has little to do with working with students with disabilities. Having the certificate from UConn will definitely help further my career. I'm already feeling the positive effects and am now getting interviews...

— Adam Kosakowski - Postsecondary Disability Services Online Graduate Certificate Student

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Learning about what other professionals do in their school districts helps me think more creatively about what I can do now and in the future for students with disabilities. I think that anyone in a related field could easily apply the learnings from the certificate program to their jobs.

— Lindsay Morales, Student, Postsecondary Disability Services Online Graduate Certificate Program

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Testimonials 16-18

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This is an unprecedented program. It's helping me build confidence. And it provides the knowledge and practical application you need to be successful, not only for those of us in the nonprofit community, but for students who work in the fund-raising arms of corporations...

— Jessica Hinman, Director of Community Outreach & Special Events, Camp Courant

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I wish I had taken the Occupational Safety and Health Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program 20 years ago. It would have made my life so much easier. The knowledge I have acquired is not only benefitting me—in fact, it led to my promotion...

— Dawn Cole, Occupational Safety and Health

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If you want training that will help you in your job now, this is the program to take. Not only will you learn about present-day problems and issues, but you'll take away a new set of skills that you can apply to virtually any type of related Occupational Safety and Health job...

— Ginger Parker, Occupational Safety and Health Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program

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Testimonials 13-15

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Having taken the online program has definitely distinguished me from other applicants because it underlines my interest in health professions education. I can honestly say this program is the single most important thing on my resume that is getting me interviews.

— Lucas Cruz, M.D., Health Professions Education Graduate

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Dr. Van Hoof was a phenomenal instructor not only in terms of accessibility, but he walked the talk. He showed us just what active teaching is supposed to look like, and we built on our skills every week. I had heard he was a fantastic professor, and now I know he is!

— Jeannie Dodd, Health Professions Certificate graduate

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I highly recommend this program to anyone in the sport management field who is looking to strengthen their leadership skills. Or if you're seeking a new position, having this credential will be a great addition to your resume. The education I received was enormously helpful...

— Lauren Haynie, Graduate, Leadership & Diversity in Sport Management Online Graduate Certificate Program

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Testimonials 10-12

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All of the courses I took were excellent; I got a solid working knowledge of ArcGIS. I was also given a choice of 10 different electives, which allowed me to tailor the program to my expertise in Natural Resources.

— Jacob Conshick, GIS Online Graduate Certificate Program student

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The Master of Engineering Program at UCONN allowed me to gain technical knowledge, sharpen my analytical thinking, and improve my career positioning while working a full-time engineering job. When I started the program three years ago, I was able to hand pick a curriculum that aligned with my technical interests ...

— Sean Kennick ’17, Mechanical Engineer, General Dynamics Electric Boat

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UConn’s CDEE has allowed me to pursue my education and career goals while having minimal impact on my work schedule and personal life. The innovative course structure allows working professionals like myself to progress through coursework at a self-defined pace...

— Brian Sheehan ‘16, Performance Engineer at Belcan Engineering Group Inc.

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Testimonials 7-9

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I highly recommend the program to anyone looking to earn solid credentials in Exercise Prescription. UConn is very well known in the field. Having a graduate level certificate from UConn is no joke if you are trying to demonstrate your credentials to a prospective employer. There’s no doubt in my mind that ...

— Regine Rossi, Exercise Prescription Online Graduate Certificate, Spring 2018

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If you are considering GIS as a career, I strongly suggest that you look at UConn, which, unlike many schools, has a well-established, highly reputable Department of Geography. So as a student, you get access to the same superb level of instruction and expertise as other graduate students.

— Mary Buchanan, Graduate, GIS Online Graduate Certificate Program

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The GIS training I received was important and helpful in providing a foundational understanding and skill set, especially of ArcGIS. If you have an interest in GIS, I think you'll find that earning this certificate is well worth the investment.

— Frank Griggs, GIS Online Graduate Certificate Student

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Testimonials 4-6

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The program was great because I learned about so many aspects of the digital marketing world. And while I was in the program, I was able to use my new skills at work every day—in fact, many of the class projects directly correlated to my job. It was like double the learning!

— Elizabeth Smith, Digital Media and Design Online Graduate Certificate, Summer 2017

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Online learning has several advantages over a traditional classroom setting, especially for someone like me. I loved it because of the convenience factor. I work full-time and I'm a full-time Doctoral student, so being able go online when I had time was great.

— Greg Panza, Exercise Prescription Online Graduate Certificate

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If I had gone to another graduate school, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to earn a PhD, along with two graduate certificates that I believe will definitely help me from a research standpoint. I tell anyone who asks about my experience that they'll receive a certificate in something very unique and ...

— Kate Dibble, Exercise Prescription Online Graduate Certificate, December 2017

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Arts Administration allows you to use both sides of your brain and to capitalize on the skills you already have as an artist or performer. I am very proud to have earned the certificate and grateful for all the support and encouragement I received from Frank Mack and my other UConn professors.

— Joy Pace, Arts Administration graduate

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My art is still my focal point—I may not be playing or teaching as much now, but I am working towards the greater goal of fostering arts in our community, thanks to the Arts Administration online graduate certificate program.

— Daniel Brandl, Arts Administration graduate

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The online platform was detailed and well organized, allowing us to go at a reasonable pace. Yes, there was a lot of material, and you had to read quite a bit. I have a graduate certificate from a highly reputable university and I got the experience I need to pursue my love of digital animation.

— Bryan Hilversum, Digital Media and Design Online Graduate Certificate, Spring 2017

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