Utah Valley University

What you'll study

Coursework centers on three themes drawn from the program description: habits that foster personal success; identifying and leveraging individual and team strengths; and Design Thinking methods from Stanford for problem framing and solution development with community partners.

Entry requirements

The public programme description does not list specific admission criteria. Prospective students should consult UVU admissions pages for certificate application steps and any prerequisites.

Career prospects

Earning this certificate can differentiate applicants in the job market and supports practical leadership skills useful across roles that value collaboration, design-led problem solving, and community engagement.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students may qualify for federal grants and loans by completing the FAFSA. UVU notes more than 250 scholarship opportunities. Tuition information: Utah residents pay UVU's published tuition and fees; non-resident students living outside Utah who enroll in a fully online certificate pay a flat rate of $270 per credit hour (international students do not qualify for the $270 flat rate). The flat-rate exclusion applies to Aviation and Emergency Services. Refer to UVU tuition tables for full resident and non-resident details.