Whitworth Online Certificate and Professional Education Programs

Practical Skills for Purposeful Leadership

Build in-demand skills in a flexible, 100 percent online format that is grounded in Whitworth’s commitment to an education of mind and heart. These short, focused non-credit certificates and professional education programs are designed for busy adults who want practical tools, not just theory. Learn from industry experts and gain the skills you need to enhance your work and lead purposeful change in your organization in just a matter of weeks.

What Will You Study in Certificate and Professional Education Programs?

Adult Education Programs Built for Real-World Impact

Whitworth Online’s certificate and professional education programs help you build practical skills you can immediately apply to your job. We’ve designed programs for professionals who are passionate about their field with a curriculum that meets the needs of employers in the Spokane and Inland Northwest region. Your options include:

  • Online Learning That Feels Connected

    Cohort-Based Support, Real Networking, Real Momentum

    Whitworth offers professional development for adult learners that is 100 percent online (with the exception of Brewing Science & Operations). The flexibility of online learning allows you to spend about three to four hours per week on coursework and finish in as few as 10 to 18 weeks. Many courses include a relational, cohort-based experience that supports networking and career momentum. There is no complex application nor prerequisites for any of the courses.

  • A Smarter Way to Upskill

    Target Skills You Need to Deliver Results

    If you’ve stepped into a new role or you’re preparing for the next one, these certificates help you quickly close specific skill gaps. You build practical leadership and industry know-how that you can immediately apply on the job. Whitworth’s adult education programs offer focused, job-ready learning grounded in a public-good mindset.

  • Local Expertise. Real-World Skills.

    Targeted Certificates Help You Lead With Purpose in the Spokane Region

    These certificates aren’t generic. They’re practical, focused programs shaped by Inland Northwest industries and taught by local leaders who know the Spokane region. Through community partnerships and a values-based Whitworth foundation, you build skills that help you lead with purpose, improve performance and make a meaningful impact.

Explore Options for Professional Development for Adult Learners

Choose the Program That Fits With Your Goals

Explore certificate programs designed to build practical, job-ready skills. These non-degree courses help you quickly advance your career. Choose a focused path that fits your goals and schedule from these options.

Designed for high-performing employees moving from teammate to manager, this focused 10-week program builds the core skills you need to lead with confidence. You learn practical strategies for communication, conflict resolution, coaching and culture-building. You’ll master the skills you need to navigate tough conversations, strengthen team cohesion and support your team’s success.

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Designed to help you lead with confidence and authenticity, this transformative program helps you build self-awareness, strengthen your voice and develop strategies to navigate imposter syndrome and gender bias in the workplace. Along the way, you join a supportive network of diverse women leaders in a safe space for real personal and professional growth.

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Turn your passion into measurable impact. Built for mission-driven professionals, this online program teaches the “how” behind effective nonprofit leadership. Topics include fundraising, grant writing, board management, finance, governance and strategy. Offered in collaboration with the Innovia Foundation, it’s designed to strengthen the skills and confidence you need to grow a successful organization.

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Move into a supervisory manufacturing role with a program designed to help you build the skills you need to lead safely, efficiently and effectively. Topics covered include Lean operations, safety and compliance, and team management. The program offers practical training employers value, helping you transition from frontline work to greater responsibility by mastering the fundamentals of operations and supervision.

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Turn your passion for craft beer into a profession. This in-person, hands-on program, offered at Whitworth’s on-site mini-brewery, teaches both the science of brewing as well as the business behind it. You gain real-world experience, expand your network and have the opportunity to intern with a local Spokane brewery. Choose from for-credit or non-credit options, and start building a path from homebrewer to industry pro.

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Potential Careers for Graduates of Adult Education Programs

Advance Your Career in Weeks

Here are some of the roles Whitworth certificate and professional education programs can help prepare you for, depending on your background and the path you choose. While job titles vary by industry and employer, these examples show the kinds of leadership, operations and specialty positions graduates often pursue.

Certificate in Effective Team Leadership
Manager
Team Lead
Department Supervisor
Project Manager
HR Coordinator
Shift Supervisor

Elevate: Leadership Certificate for Women
Manager
Director
Team Leader
Vice President
Business Owner
Entrepreneur

Nonprofit Management Certificate
Nonprofit Program Manager
Executive Director
Fundraising Coordinator
Grant Writer
Volunteer Manager
Nonprofit Board Member

SHIFT Manufacturing
Manufacturing Supervisor
Production Supervisor
Shift Lead
Operations Team Lead
Floor Supervisor
Safety Manager

Brewing Science & Operations
Brewer
Cellarperson / Cellar Manager
Brewery Operations Manager
Taproom Manager
Brewery Owner
Quality Assurance Technician

Upskill Faster in a Supportive Online Community

Contact Whitworth for Personalized Guidance

You don’t need a long program to make a real change. These focused certificate and professional education programs help you gain targeted, job-ready skills and connect with a supportive learning community. You complete our programs with enhanced skills and a new confidence to bring to your work.

Want help picking the best fit? Contact the Whitworth Online team for personalized guidance. We can answer your questions, talk through your goals and help you find the program that matches your goals.