Certificates enable students, professionals, and entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and skills through academic coursework. Focus your degree, or get more advanced training to give you a competitive edge with employers.

Certificates are offered at undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree levels and have various application requirements. In most instances, certificates are not transcriptable.

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Off-Campus Learners

Courses delivered entirely online for anyone not currently attending UIUC.
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Companion Animal Nutrition Certificate for Non-students

Advance your career and update your professional skills with this online, non-degree program.
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Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success Certificate

Expand your expertise and advance your career in dairy livestock nutrition and management.

Current UIUC Students

Courses for current UIUC students seeking specialized knowledge.
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Companion Animal Nutrition Certificate for Current UIUC Students

Earn a specialized certificate while you earn your degree.
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I-Dairy Certificate (Undergraduate)

Introduction to dairy cattle, biology, nutrition, mammary health, production, and livestock farm management. No dairy experience necessary!
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I-Dairy Pro Certificate (Graduate)

Gain hands-on experience learning about the current topics in the dairy industry. Geared toward thesis and non-thesis students with an interest in dairy cattle and the industry.
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Companion Animal Welfare and Care Certificate

For any students who are interested in the care and wellbeing of their companion animals at home.
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Animal Services, Sheltering, and Advocacy Certificate

For Animal Sciences majors interested in careers involving animal sheltering, control, advocacy, protection, and policy.
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Meat Science Certificate

For students who plan a career in the food or meat industry.