{"id":3828,"date":"2024-01-03T14:33:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T19:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/dual\/?page_id=3828"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:50:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:50:01","slug":"certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/dual\/certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n.type-page:has(#gcc-certifications) > .page-title,\r\n.type-page:has(#gcc-certifications) > .entry-header {\r\n  display: none !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\nbody:has(#gcc-certifications) #wrapper [id^=\"post-\"]:has(#gcc-certifications) {\r\n  margin: 0 !important;\r\n  padding: 0 !important;\r\n  background: #ffffff !important;\r\n  border: 0 !important;\r\n  box-shadow: none !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.entry:has(#gcc-certifications),\r\n.entry-content:has(#gcc-certifications) {\r\n  margin: 0 !important;\r\n  padding: 0 !important;\r\n  background: #ffffff 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class=\"gcc-apply\">Earn Your Online Certifications!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<h4>Online Certifications<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gcc-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Undergraduate Certifications<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Suggested Term<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#MARK_210\">MARK 210<\/a> Digital Marketing Certifications<\/td>\r\n<td>Fall<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#MNGT_110\">MNGT 110<\/a> Excel<\/td>\r\n<td>Fall \/ Spring \/ Summer<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#MNGT_120\">MNGT 120<\/a> Advanced Excel<\/td>\r\n<td>Fall \/ Spring<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Graduate Certifications<\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\">Suggested Term<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#MNGT_562\">MNGT 562<\/a> Studies: Digital Marketing Certifications<\/td>\r\n<td>Fall<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#MNGT_590A\">MNGT 590A<\/a> Studies in Management<\/td>\r\n<td>Spring<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#MNGT_590B\">MNGT 590B<\/a> Studies: Project Management Certifications<\/td>\r\n<td>Spring<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><a href=\"#MNGT_590C\">MNGT 590C<\/a> Studies: Advanced Excel Certifications<\/td>\r\n<td>Fall \/ Spring<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>* Any sequence of courses above represents a part-time schedule.&nbsp; Contact Dr. Crute via phone at (724) 458-2027 or email at GraduatePrograms@GCC.edu for more information about these exciting hands-on certifications!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4>Online Certifications - Course Descriptions<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Undergraduate Certifications<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p id=\"MARK_210\" class=\"gcc-course\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1c5ZGX6oJy0w9e6bgCUIoDgu1fqH9ru5J\/view?usp=sharing&amp;utm_source=red_blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=de&amp;utm_content=certifications_page\"><strong>MARK 210 Digital Marketing Certifications:<\/strong><\/a>\r\nThis course will teach students how to create and 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The course will introduce students to the power of digital marketing and digital marketing metrics and will culminate in a digital marketing certification. This course is important to anyone wanting to join a business or run one. Excel knowledge or MNGT 110 is suggested prior to or concurrent with taking this course. Semester course, three hours.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p id=\"MNGT_110\" class=\"gcc-course\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1txqlEkP7jlweYEP1wmtwMCc5ARTpVxCJ\/view?usp=sharing&amp;utm_source=red_blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=de&amp;utm_content=certifications_page\"><strong>MNGT 110 Excel:<\/strong><\/a>\r\nNearly all businesses require new hires to be proficient in Excel. Students will learn how to use Excel in a variety of business fields. This course culminates in a final exam that, if successful, will result in students achieving Microsoft certification in Excel.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p id=\"MNGT_120\" class=\"gcc-course\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/190TRQ6h1_D1SvPYm9gsRYNInGwxRc8U9\/view?usp=sharing&amp;utm_source=red_blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=de&amp;utm_content=certifications_page\"><strong>MNGT 120 Advanced Excel:<\/strong><\/a>\r\nNearly all businesses require new hires to be proficient in business uses of Excel. Students will build on the Excel knowledge acquired in Management 110 and demonstrate advanced proficiency. Students will utilize advanced techniques in Excel (macros, nested functions, PivotTables, and Pivot Charts, for example) to answer real-world organizational questions. This course culminates in a final exam that, if successful, will result in students achieving the Microsoft Expert certification in Excel. Prerequisite: Management 110 or MOS Basic Excel Certification.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Graduate Certifications<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p id=\"MNGT_562\" class=\"gcc-course\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1M-7xnMsVDYxf46hzE7cAIU2Sqyji8LQD\/view?usp=sharing&amp;utm_source=red_blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=de&amp;utm_content=certifications_page\"><strong>MNGT 562 Studies: Digital Marketing Certifications:<\/strong><\/a>\r\nThis course will teach students how to create and measure the efficacy of their digital marketing campaigns. The course will introduce students to the power of digital marketing and digital marketing metrics and will culminate in a digital marketing certification. This course is important to anyone wanting to join a business or run one. Excel knowledge or MNGT 110 is suggested prior to or concurrent with taking this course. Semester course, three hours.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p id=\"MNGT_590A\" class=\"gcc-course\">\r\n<strong>MNGT 590A Studies in Management:<\/strong>\r\nStudies in areas of management not fully covered by regular departmental offerings. Semester course, three hours.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p id=\"MNGT_590B\" class=\"gcc-course\">\r\n<strong>MNGT 590B Studies: Project Management Certifications:<\/strong>\r\nThe Google Project Management Professional Certificate course provides comprehensive training in project management principles and practices. Students will learn essential skills and techniques necessary for effective project planning, execution, and control. The course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and expertise required to excel in project management roles across various industries. 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