Gies Professional Credentials
Build expertise with flexible, online learning for professionals
The changing world of business calls for leaders who continually evolve to meet new challenges. Gies Professional Credentials offer flexible, highly relevant learning opportunities that empower you to expand your impact and achieve your goals. Our online learning continuum is intentionally designed to give you control over your point of entry, your path, and your pace.
Online Courses, Certificates, and Badges
Whether you want to upskill, reskill, or just explore a course that interests you, our expertise in online learning ensures that whatever path you choose will be engaging, highly relevant, and flexible, to fit your busy life and professional goals. You can even stack credits toward a specialized certificate or Gies Online graduate degree, if you choose.
CPE Credits
CPAs who are licensed in Illinois and any states who have reciprocal agreements are eligible to earn CPE credits with our courses.
Noncredit Courses and Specializations
Take self-paced courses in a wide range of business topics. Learn at your own pace with online courses delivered on Coursera that can be taken anytime. Every course is taught by top Gies instructors and includes recorded video lectures, auto-graded and peer-reviewed assignments, and discussion forums.
For-credit Courses
Take your self-paced knowledge one step further by earning graduate-level credit through the University of Illinois. In each course, you will interact with faculty directly through live lectures and office hours, while also working with a cohort of professionals on group assignments. Credits can be earned in as little as 8 to 16 weeks.
Skills iCademies
Earn digital badges in self-paced, skills-focused iCademies starting at $99. Focus on specific skills to increase your value in the workforce. Through the iCademy, you will learn the tools you need to change your perspective and drive career growth. The micro skills you will learn can be applied immediately.
Graduate Certificates
Earn a business graduate certificate and 12 hours of transcriptable credit from the University of Illinois. Certificates can be earned in as little as 6 months, giving you an opportunity to learn a new skill fast. Plus, the credit hours you earn can be directly applied to a future master’s degree.
Master's Degrees
Gies offers four fully online master's degrees: Master in Business Administration (iMBA), Master of Science in Accountancy (iMSA), Master of Science in Management (iMSM), and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBAi). Gies graduate degrees enable to you accelerate your career, engage with faculty experts and classmates from around the world as you learn the latest business knowledge and skills.
Flexible
Give your employees the option to learn online at their convenience with self-paced, online courses.
Scalable
Our expertise in online education allows us to deliver programs for organizations from 10 to 10,000.
Stackable
Courses stack together to enable learners to accomplish even greater learning outcomes.
Faculty Experts
Learn from the same renowned faculty who teach in our top-ranked degree programs.
Career-Ready
Career-curated content enables learners to put knowledge to work immediately and create instant value.
Dedicated Support
Our technology partners, online learning team, and program leads offer superior support and service for you and your employees.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Browse our online courses, certificates, and noncredit workshops available to individual learners and enterprise partners.
