J. Lee Whittington Named Dean of Gupta College of Business
Professor of Management J. Lee Whittington, Ph.D., has taught at the college since 2000.
+ Read MoreHow do you demonstrate your commitment and desire to succeed in your new field? That's where certification comes in!
Entry-level certification provides a number of benefits for individuals starting their careers or looking to enter a new field. Here are some of the key benefits of entry-level certification:
We offer career-changer certifications in finance, HR, IT, and project management. We designed each of our certification prep programs for career changers to help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your new career. These certifications are widely recognized by employers and are valuable assets for job seekers. Employers often look for entry-level certification holders when hiring as certification demonstrates a candidate has acquired a level of KPIs lending validation to an applicant. More information on these programs is located below.
Governed by: FINRA
SIE Job Title Examples: Financial Agent, Relationship Banker, Sales Representative, Financial Services Apprenticeship, Financial Customer Service Professional
Salary Range: $20 - $33 / hour with a national average of $25/hour*
The SIE certification is considered the first step in establishing a career in the Securities Industry. FINRA requires the SIE certification as a prerequisite to their other certifications. This certification proves a candidate’s knowledge of basic securities industry information, including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks; the structure of the securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions; and prohibited practices.
Exam at A Glance
More information at: https://www.finra.org/registration-exams-ce/qualification-exams/securities-industry-essentials-exam
Click here to learn about UD’s SIE program.
*According to ZipRecruiter
Governed by: HRCI
aPHR Jobs Title Examples: HR Specialist, HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Assistant
Salary Range: $15-$48/hour; national average $26/hour*
The aPHR certification is the first HR certification designed for people just beginning in HR or for non-HR managers who oversee people. This certification proves a candidate’s knowledge of compliance and risk management, employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and learning and development.
Exam at A Glance
More information at: https://www.hrci.org/certifications/individual-certifications/aphr
Click here to learn about UD’s aPHR program.
*According to ZipRecruiterGoverned by: CompTIA
IT Jobs Title Examples: IT Support Specialist, IT Specialist, Cloud Specialist, Security Specialist, IT Help Desk Agent, Level 1 System Administrator, Associate Network Engineer, Junior Systems Administrator
Salary Range: $21,500 - $71,000 annually with a national average of $48,297/year*
The CompTIA A+, Network+, Cloud+, and Security+ certifications are great entry-level certifications that allow you to stand out from your peers looking to launch a career in IT. These certifications provide solid foundational knowledge in a specialized area, validating your knowledge and understanding of information technology.
Exam at A Glance
More information at: https://www.comptia.org
Click here to learn about UD’s partnership program with United Training for CompTIA certification.
*According to ZipRecruiter
Governed by: PMI
CAPM Job Title Examples: Project Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager, IT Project Coordinator, Program Delivery Coordinator, Project Consultant
Salary Range: $34-$51/hour; national average $36/hour*
The Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) is a globally recognized credential that opens the door to opportunities at every stage of your career in project management. This certification proves a candidate’s knowledge of the fundamentals of project management, the role of the project manager, project integration management, and project management structure. As well as validating understanding of a project's scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource management, project procurement, communication, stakeholder management, and risk management.
Exam at A Glance
More information at: https://www.pmi.org/certifications/become-a-project-manager/capm
Click here to learn about UD’s Project Management Essentials program.
*According to ZipRecruiter
Professor of Management J. Lee Whittington, Ph.D., has taught at the college since 2000.
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