NEW - Event Planning
Become an event planner through this online course. Learn the various aspects of the industry and how to plan different types of professional and social events.
Explore your passions with our online programs
Career Launchpad courses are designed for maximum flexibility. Interested in pursuing academics at MSU Denver? Each Career Launchpad course is part of an MSU Denver academic pathway. Interested in upskilling or pursuing a new career? Career Launchpad online courses are also developed as standalone short courses that provide a critical introduction and key skills required in a range of industries. These short courses take 4-8 weeks to complete and are self-paced online programs which allows students to complete them at their own pace, in their own time.
Upon completing the online program, you will not only gain essential knowledge and skills but also receive a digital badge and a certificate validating your accomplishments. This certificate signifies your expertise and readiness to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.
Flexible online program
Courses can be completed in 4-8 weeks and are self-paced online.
Career advisement
Our online programs include a personal advising session with an industry leader.
Training for high-demand jobs
Secure a competitive edge by obtaining a certificate of completion and a digital badge.
Affordable courses
Only $450 per online certificate course.
Career Launchpad online courses available at MSU Denver
NEW - Facilities Management
Streamline operations and enhance efficiencies in all types of facilities with this online course. Get a head start on a new career working in facilities management.
NEW - Pharmacology of Drugs and Alcohol
Understanding how drugs and alcohol affect the brain makes a difference in how one might approach various addictions. This course is great for professionals, but is also a great resource for helping friends and family.
Advanced Manufacturing and Workplace Preparation
Learn advanced manufacturing techniques, including Six Sigma and Industry 4.0. Enroll in our online course to earn credentials and showcase your expertise.
Aging Services
Strengthen your ability to support aging populations with our online program, which goes beyond certificates to enhance your knowledge and compassion.
Changing the World through Social Work
Learn to make a positive impact on the world and address social issues effectively. Earn a certificate completion in Changing the World through Social Work to gain strategies and tools for making a difference.
Computer Forensics
Master critical digital trail analysis techniques. Earn a certificate of completion to validate your expertise and boost your professional credentials.
Foundations of Community Health Worker (formerly Health Navigation)
Enhance healthcare outcomes with community health worker training. Hone patient advocacy and health navigation skills in this online course to impact community health.
Foundations of Instructional Design
Explore Instructional Design theories and practices to create effective educational content. This course provides essential knowledge and skills for success in the field.
Foundations of Translation and Interpreting
Discover the language services world with comprehensive training in translation services, interpreter skills, and AI language translation technologies. Earn your digital badge and certificate of completion to excel in this field.
Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Improve oral communication with active listening, clarity, empathy, feedback, and conflict resolution. Earn a certificate of completion to validate your skills.
Fundamentals of Wedding Planning
Become a wedding planner and master event management to plan the perfect day. Earn a wedding planning digital badge and certificate of completion to boost your credentials.
Human Trafficking
Contribute to anti-human trafficking efforts locally and globally. Learn identification, prevention, and victim advocacy. Earn a certificate of completion to enhance your advocacy efforts.
Introduction to Addictions Counseling
Learn how to provide effective support and treatment as an addictions or substance abuse counselor through this introductory course.
Introduction to Aerospace Project Analysis
Dive into project management principles in this aerospace-focused program. Enhance your credentials with a certificate of completion demonstrating your specialized knowledge.
Introduction to Business
Master essential business principles for success. A business certificate of completion validates your acumen, ideal for new owners or future entrepreneurs. Convenient online learning.
Introduction to Construction Project Management
Gain expertise in construction project management. A certificate of completion will solidify your qualifications and open up new opportunities.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Be part of a more secure future. A Cybersecurity certificate of completion and digital badge will enhance your career prospects in this vital field.
Introduction to Journalism and Mass Media
Master content creation in today's digital landscape. A Journalism and Media certificate of completion will authenticate your skills in this evolving field.
Principles of Public Health
Strive for healthier communities by mastering public health principles. A public health certificate of completion validates your commitment and knowledge in this vital area.
Space Flight Operations Fundamentals
Launch a career in spaceflight, aerospace science, and aviation management. A Space Flight Operations certificate of completion will validate your expertise in this cutting-edge field.
Course Schedule
Fall 2024 courses
- Registration opens – May 2024
- Courses begin – September 3
- Last day to register – September 13
- Courses end – November 3
Spring 2025 courses
- Registration opens – November 2024
- Courses begin – February 3
- Last day to register – February 10
- Courses end – April 4
Fall 2024 Credit-By-Exams (CBEs) – optional
- Registration opens – October 1
- CBE begins – October 3
- Last day to register – November 16
- CBE ends – December 16
Spring 2025 Credit-By-Exams (CBEs) – optional
- Registration opens – March 1
- CBE begins – March 4
- Last day to register – April 17
- CBE ends – May 17
Additional online courses planned for Spring 2025
• Event Planning
• Facilities Management
• Pharmacology of Drugs and Alcohol
How certificates and stackable credentials work together
Each course works as standalone education or has different career and academic pathways. Once you successfully complete the course, you can immediately enter the workforce with newly learned skills. Or you can convert the course to three credits and continue to an MSU Denver certificate or degree.
You will receive a digital badge embedded with the competencies learned. You can include this badge on your resume, LinkedIn page, portfolio, or share it with an employer. Students will also receive a certificate of completion.
The cost to convert Career Launchpad courses to credit is currently included in tuition
The cost for the Credit-By-Exam (CBE) is currently included in course tuition for all eligible students for Fall 2024. Eligibility is based on completing the course and instructor approval.
The CBE is made up of additional course modules or might be a final project or paper. Each course is slightly different. Students still need to register for the CBE and finish within the dates listed.
Registration opens in December
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Denver, CO 80217-3362