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Certificate in Nonprofit
Leadership & Administration
This certificate in nonprofit leadership and
administration establishes a foundation for
those wanting to work in the nonprofit sector.
CFU is not an accredited university and the
certificate is not a university degree, but the
course of study will enable someone starting
out in the not-for-profit world to learn the
basics.
To earn the certificate, students must
complete ten (10) classes, at least seven (7)
coming from the list of Core Courses.
NOTE: it is not necessary to enroll or pay for
a special certificate program course. Simply
start taking any of the qualifying classes
listed below and contact the office when you
think you’ve fulfilled the requirements or are
getting close. We’ll review your record and
issue a certificate. It is possible to complete
a certificate in 3-6 months.
Core Courses:
• How to Start a Nonprofit Organization
(#7105)
• Become a Grant Writer (#3271)
• Advanced Grant Proposal Writing (#3277)
• How to Create a Business Plan that Works
(#3272)
• Building Your Nonprofit for the Future:
Strategic Planning that Works (#7106)
• The 3 R’s of Volunteers: Recruitment,
Retention, and Recognition (#7104)
• Finances and Nonprofits: A Layman’s Guide
to Financial Statements (#1955)
• All About Fundrasing: Overview of the
Nonprofit Money Engine (#3282)
• Fundraising & Event Planning for Non Event
Planners (#3281)
• Building & Developing the Best Board
(#3205)
• Introduction to Crowdfunding (#1966)
• Nonprofit Career Planning (#3105)
Electives:
• The 7 Cs of Leadership: Leading Through
the Highs & Lows (#6612)
• Speaking for Success (#1188)
• How to Rock the Room: Speak, Connect &
Get Ahead (#3230)
• Copyrights, Trademarks, & Trade Secrets
(#3618)
• Streamline Your Writing (#2016)
• Negotiating Skills for Women (#4647)
CFU Certification Programs
CFU is not an accredited university. These
certificates are not equivalent to a college
degree, but do establish a foundation of
knowledge.
The courses included may change over
time, but CFU will always honor the
curriculum that was in place when you
started the program.
Find Digital/Social Media class dates, times & info on pp 27-30. Find Nonprofit class dates, times & info on pp 30-32.
Digital Marketing Certificate of Completion
For Business Professionals or Aspiring Social Media Managers
Small business owners, sole practitioners, marketing directors, and anyone using the
Internet and social media to bring in clients, customers, and sales must understand the
quickly changing landscape and strategies of digital marketing in order to be effective.
CFU has organized its classes into a course of study to prepare you to implement or direct
your business’ digital marketing campaigns. It is suggested that you start with Overview
Classes, explore the various platforms and tools of digital marketing by taking some Core
Courses, and then take the Final Strategy classes to complete.
A minimum of twelve
(12) courses is required to earn a Digital Marketing Certificate of Completion. Students
who wish to work as social media managers (those who professionally manage digital
marketing campaigns for others) must also complete an additional 40-hour Practicum
internship under the guidance of a CFU instructor.
NOTE: To earn either certificate, it is not necessary to enroll or pay for a special certificate
program course. Simply start taking any of the qualifying classes listed below and contact
the office when you think you’ve fulfilled the requirements or are getting close. We’ll review
your record and issue a certificate. Note that course offerings do change from time to
time; we will honor the classes and curriulum published when you started the program. It
is possible to complete a certificate in 3-6 months. Students aiming for the Social Media
Manager Certificate will need to register for the Practicum and speak with CFU President
Helen Hand to arrange your mentor. Please call or visit the CFU website for more
information on the Practicum. Need help? Call us or stop by the office!
Overview Classes (required and recommended to take first):
• Digital Marketing Overview (#1935)
Core Courses – take 8 or more:
• Search Engine Optimization 101 (#1988) **
• 15Ways toDriveBusinessThrough theWeb (#1989) **
• Google Analytics 101(#1990) **
• Facebook Business Pages: An Online Marketing Tool (#3733)**
• Marketing with Facebook Groups, Ads, and Events (#3720)**
• Twitter, Google+ & Instagram (#3732)**
• LinkedIn for Business (#3350)**
• Big Business Branding for Small Businesses (#3208)**(not a digital marketing class but
highly recommended)
• Use YouTube for Effective Digital Marketing (#3725)**
• Unlock the Power of Pinterest for Digital Marketing (#1930)**
• Getting Started with WordPress: Content Management (CompuSkills #3475)**
• Digital Storytelling for Fun & Profit (#3286)
• Blog Your Way to Success (#3337)
• Move Ahead with WordPress: Under the Hood (CompuSkills #3476)
• Blogging Basics: Hands-On Training (CompuSkills #3411)
• WordPress for Developers (CompuSkills #3479)
• It All Starts with HTML5/CSS3 (CompuSkills #3477)
• Google for Work (#3407)
• Mastering the Digital Marketing Maze (#3726)
**These classes are most recommended to work as a Social Media Manager
Final Strategy Classes – Required:
• Digital Marketing Strategy (#1928)
• Social Media ROI (#3630)
Required for Social Media Manager Certification Only:
• Practicum (#3629)*
*The Practicum is a 40-hour internship under the guidance of a Practicum instructor. Before beginning the
Practicum, students must demonstrate proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Students choose
Pinterest, YouTube or Instagram to demonstrate additional proficiency. Students must also provide a transcript to
the Practicum instructor showing First, Core, and Elective classes taken. Call CFU to register.
• Recommended:
Building a Social Media Manager Business (#3334)
