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Bridge the Gap With Business Fundamentals

Online Business Management Certificate (Noncredit)

Bridge the Gap With Business Fundamentals

Online Business Management Certificate (Noncredit)

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To learn more about the Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) noncredit Business Management Certificate and to download a brochure, fill out the fields below. You can also call +1-844-322-2742 (toll-free) to speak with an enrollment representative.

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Why Darden?

Gain Foundational Skills in Business

Grow fundamental business and financial knowledge applicable across industries.

Earn a Sought-after Career Credential

Study the concepts needed to meet employer demand in business management and finance.

Learn From Exceptional Faculty

Learn from the same renowned faculty who teach at the UVA Darden School of Business.

Pursue the Certificate on Your Schedule

Complete this flexible, asynchronous business management program 100% online in just four months or take one, five-week module at a time and finish on your own schedule.

Enhance Your Professional Portfolio

Boost your professional portfolio with industry-relevant projects and coursework.

Future-ready Leaders

Nationally, there were over 1.9 million job postings requiring business management skills in 2021, according to Lightcast.

What You'll Get

A noncredit Business Management Certificate from Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) gives individuals the opportunity to learn real-world business principles previously only attainable through UVA Darden MBA or master’s degree programs. The program was designed for anyone who wants to bridge a skills gap and learn the fundamentals of finance and business. The certificate focuses on data manipulation and analysis. Participants have the flexibility to register for the full certificate, which can be completed in four months, or register for one, five-week module at a time.

This isn’t just an online management certificate. In addition to gaining a better understanding of the language of business, participants will leave the program with industry-relevant projects and coursework that they can add to their portfolios, which can serve as a way to stand out during job interviews. This noncredit certificate is beneficial for people at any point in their career, whether you are a recent college graduate or have been in the workforce for years. Participants who complete the noncredit certificate program may be eligible for course credit toward the Part-Time MBA or the Executive MBA if accepted into UVA Darden School of Business.

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Coursework

The module content for this noncredit Business Management Certificate stems from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business MBA, a highly ranked national program. The program is asynchronous, with coursework consisting of videos, quizzes/practice quizzes, readings, discussion forums and assignments. The program utilizes NovoEd, a collaborative platform featuring cohort-based learning. Participants complete the following three modules, completing one at a time:

Introduction to Business and Finance (4 modules)

This course covers the study and practice of commerce, including finance, or how money is acquired, managed and invested, which is critical for managers.

Fundamentals of Business Economics (4 modules)

Explore the time value of money, a fundamental concept of finance and decision analysis.

Accounting, Marketing and Forecasting (5 modules)

Covers the language of business, providing a systematic way to collect, record and display financial information.


As an additional benefit, you can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) worth up to 6.5 CEUs, which is equivalent to 65 hours of contact work.

No Application Required – Just Register Online

The noncredit Business Management Certificate is flexible and open to people from all professional and academic backgrounds. There are no admission requirements. Participants have the flexibility to register for the full certificate, which can be completed in four months, or register for one, five-week module.

Here’s what to expect:

  • You’ll complete a registration form.
  • We’ll need your contact information and some details about your professional background.
  • You’ll submit your payment & be registered!

To learn more about the noncredit Business Management Certificate, download the brochure or contact an enrollment representative.

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About Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL)

Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) is a top-ranked, global provider of executive development. Delivered by the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation and taught by the Darden School of Business’ world-renowned faculty, Darden Executive Education prepares and inspires leaders to succeed in a global marketplace. Offering more than 25 open programs and partnering with leading organizations worldwide to develop custom business solutions, we provide personalized, transformational learning experiences at our location in Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C., area and online. Darden shapes the way the world does business through our research and draws upon our collective knowledge and experience to cultivate responsible, innovative leaders. Darden Executive Education is provided by the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation.

  • Immerse yourself in Darden’s experiential learning approach.
  • Learn from Darden’s top-ranked faculty.
  • Power your career through cutting-edge curriculum.
  • Get it done your way–online.
  • Energize growth in your organization.

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Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning (EELL) is provided by the University of Virginia Darden School Foundation.