Gies Professional Credentials
Build expertise with flexible, online learning for professionals
The changing world of business calls for leaders who continually evolve to meet new challenges. Gies Professional Credentials offer flexible learning opportunities that empower you to expand your impact and achieve your goals. Our online learning continuum is intentionally designed to give you control over your point of entry, your path, and your pace.
Upskill now: free and low-cost learning opportunities
Ready to enhance your expertise on your own schedule? Discover a range of free and low-cost learning opportunities, from insightful on-demand webinars to massive open online courses (MOOCs) hosted on Coursera. Start exploring and growing your skillset today with no application required.
Open Content
Stay current with industry trends. Access our open content library hosted on Coursera.
- Free to < $100
- 10-15 hours per course
Skills iCademy
Boost your skills in just weeks. Dive into targeted micro-courses designed for immediate impact.
- $99
- 2-4 hours per skill
Faculty-Led Webinars
Gain insights from industry leaders. Access our on-demand library of webinars today.
- Free
- 1 Hour
Elevate your career with a graduate credential
Invest in your long-term career success by pursuing a graduate certificate or degree. Our programs offer a structured and in-depth learning experience, providing you with the advanced skills and credentials sought by leading organizations.
Individual Course
Deepen your knowledge. Enhance your expertise with our specialized online business courses and specializations.
- $1,452 - $3,512
- 4, 8, or 16 weeks
Graduate Certificate
Advance your professional standing. Gain a competitive edge with a recognized graduate credential.
- $4,356 - $10,536
- 5 - 24 months
Graduate Degree
Build upon your foundation. Take your career to new heights with an specialized master's degree in business.
- $13,068 - $28,096
- 12 - 60 months
FAQs
Have additional questions? Contact our team today!
What's the difference between open content and individual courses?
Open content are massive open online courses (MOOCs) taught by Gies faculty and hosted on the Coursera platform. You can access these with a Coursera account. Individual courses have a synchronous and asynchronous component allowing you to connect directly with students and faculty in live courses, groupwork, and more.
Can I earn CPE credits through any of these programs?
We are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation as a Public Accountant CPE Sponsor. CPAs who are licensed in Illinois and any states who have reciprocal agreements are eligible to earn CPE credits with our courses.
Our flexible offerings provide CPE credit (hours of credit vary by course). Upon completion of the course, you can request CPE credit by submitting this online form.
Do you offer custom programs for large enterprises?
Yes. Our Enterprise Partners program offers employers the opportunity to advance their workforce through customized online and on-site educational experiences. For employees, the program helps accelerate their careers. For employers, it advances the organization. We invite you to partner with us to access customized, high-quality, and engaging content to cultivate your employees’ business skills. From information about the fundamentals of business to disruptive technologies, we provide the global workforce access to the highest quality, stackable, in-demand content.