Certificate in Nonprofit Management

On-Line Information Session - Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Learn more about the program by viewing a recording of the live presentation from March 2012 here.

Program Description

The fully-online Certificate in Nonprofit Management recognizes the substantial role nonprofits play in the formulation and delivery of public services, and as vehicles for citizen influence and expression.

The coursework focuses on building the specific analytical and management skills needed by those assuming leadership roles as executive staff or board members in a variety of nonprofit fields. All the courses feature a global perspective for relevance in today’s world of interconnected economies and communication.

For students already working in nonprofit sub-specialties, such as arts and culture, health, environmental conservation or international development, the courses will show how their fields fit into the larger nonprofit sector and how the larger forces affect their own leadership and management challenges. The courses are also relevant for students pursuing careers in government agencies that require extensive interaction with nonprofits in the US or other countries.

For students in other countries, the courses offer a greater understanding of the role and potential of nongovernmental organizations and convey the best practices emerging from the American experience and from other countries with an advanced or growing nongovernmental sector.

The certificate may be completed on its own or in addition to other graduate degree offerings within Johns Hopkins’ Advanced Academic Programs, including the MA in Public Management Program.

About the Program

Students in the certificate program are able to take courses at a full- or part-time pace. The curriculum is designed for working professionals in the government and nonprofit sectors who are looking to expand their expertise in nonprofit management with the latest skills and approaches taught by faculty at the forefront of their field.

Six online courses are necessary to complete the certificate. Students are required to take:

• Influence and Impact of Nonprofit Initiative: An Overview*
• Principles of Nonprofit Management*
• Nonprofit Governance and Executive Leadership
• Financial Management and Analysis in Nonprofits
• Program Development and Evaluation
• Resource Development and Marketing

* It is required that students take Influence and Impact of Nonprofit Initiative: An Overview and Principles of Nonprofit Management before taking the other courses.

Online Learning Environment

All online classes are offered as asynchronous learning experiences, allowing maximum flexibility in a student’s schedule. Course content is delivered mainly via text notes, voice-over PowerPoints, streaming video, and threaded discussions to provide a connection between students and faculty through visual, auditory, and text-driven interactions. Classes are kept small to encourage active community building among fellow students and students and faculty. Prearranged real-time online meetings allow for direct access to faculty.

To address student concerns or questions about an online learning environment, an orientation course, offered by Johns Hopkins University, introduces the students to the online learning tools, and is required before taking the first online class.