Understanding the language of finance and business performance is essential for professionals throughout an organization. Designed by Cornell’s expert faculty, our finance certificates can help you build confidence in fundamental financial acumen and increase your ability to make smarter business decisions in any function — so you aren’t left out of the conversation.
Choose from 20 Certificate Programs
6 Courses
- Finance and Accounting Principles
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Strategic Business Planning and Forecasting
- Managing Organizations
- Leading Without Authority
- Navigating the Global Business Landscape
DESIGNED FOR:
- Individual contributors interested in transitioning to leadership
- New managers
- Professionals who need to fill gaps in business fundamentals
- Professionals with work experience but no formal business training
- Professionals transitioning into roles within a corporate environment
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:4-6 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Process Analysis in Operations
- Improving Operations
- Quality Control Systems
- Inventory Management Strategies
DESIGNED FOR:
- Managers and executives
- Manufacturers
- Business analysts
- MBA students
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Designing Digital and Data-Driven Business Operations
- Exploring the Fundamentals of Forecasting Demand
- Designing Experiments in Retail and Online Businesses
- Optimizing Decisions Using Demand Forecasts
- Marketplaces and Emerging Technologies
- Linking Digital Operations With Financial Performance
DESIGNED FOR:
- Managers, leaders, and executives
- Business analysts
- Digital transformation managers
- Consultants
- Entrepreneurs
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:5-8 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Mastering the Time Value of Money
- Making Capital Investment Decisions
- Risk and Return: How to Identify, Measure, and Incorporate Into Capital Budgeting Decisions
- Raising Capital: The Process, the Players, and Strategic Considerations
- Understanding Financial Statements
- Using Ratio Analysis to Evaluate Financial Performance
DESIGNED FOR:
- Managers
- Directors
- Company officers
- Anyone responsible for the financial success of a business
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:4-6 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Foundations of Financial Statements
- Accruals and Cash Flows
- Sales Accounting
- Investments, Capital and Financial Forecasting
DESIGNED FOR:
- Individuals seeking to enter the field of accounting or auditing
- Managers involved in financial forecasting and investments
- Entrepreneurs seeking investors or investment opportunities
- Pre-MBA students interested in gaining an accounting background
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:5-7 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Improving Governance
- Improving Margins
- Improving Capacity Investment and Consumption
- Improving Coordination and Efficiency
- Improving Direction, Motivation, and Society
- Accountability in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
DESIGNED FOR:
- Managers and leaders responsible for a business unit
- Managers and leaders seeking to improve organizational performance
- Individuals influencing the design of accountability systems
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Assessing Nonprofits using Financial Statements and Ratios
- Determining Appropriate Budgeting, Debt Financing, and Cash Flow
- Fundraising and Revenue Generation
- Strategically Governing the Organization
DESIGNED FOR:
- CEOs and executive directors without a formal finance background
- Leaders, administrators, and new board members
- Decision-making program staff
- Lawyers who serve the nonprofit sector
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Finance and Accounting Principles
- Evaluating Stocks
- Portfolio Management Essentials
- Cryptocurrencies and Ledgers
DESIGNED FOR:
- Personal investors
- Corporate finance professionals
- Investment firm marketing and client services staff
- Investment research assistants
- Investment club members
- Individuals seeking to better understand diversification, asset allocation, and securities portfolios
- Anyone interested in how to choose stocks
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:5-10 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Assessing Startup Viability and Funding Options
- Pitching Your Business Opportunity
- Protecting Your Interests
- Financial Planning, Valuation and Dilution
- Company Structure and Due Diligence
- Post-Investment Best Practices
DESIGNED FOR:
- Entrepreneurs seeking funding for their startup
- People who have an original or disruptive idea
- Novice investors
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- Getting Started with Spreadsheet Modeling and Business Analytics
- Harvesting Spreadsheet Data
- Visualizing and Communicating Insights In Excel
- Making Predictions and Forecasts with Data
- Using Prescriptive Analytics in Excel
- Creating and Sharing Interactive Data Models
- Leadership Symposium LIVE
DESIGNED FOR:
- Individuals interested in moving into an analyst role
- Individuals seeking to leverage analytic skills
- Individuals and entrepreneurs who need to visualize data
- Anyone looking for a refresher on using a modern version of Excel
- Managers and executives
- Administrative and executive assistants
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Automating Processes With Macros and Excel VBA
- Applying Logic for Efficient Task Processing
- Enhancing the Excel User Experience With VBA
- Accessing Advanced Excel Solutions
DESIGNED FOR:
- Excel users looking to automate tasks
- Business analysts
- Office administrators and managers
- IT and technical support professionals
- Educators and trainers
- Project managers
- Small business owners
- Individuals transitioning to data-driven roles
- Anyone interested in learning a new programming language
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:8-10 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Forecasting Supply Chain Demand
- Optimizing Inventory Management
- Optimizing Production Capacity Allocation
- Supply Chain Finance, Coordination, and Sustainability
DESIGNED FOR:
- Individuals seeking to increase skills in supply chain strategy
- Operations analysts
- Market analysts for consumer and industrial products
- Consultants seeking supply chain knowledge
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:5-7 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Creating Effective Contracts
- Interpreting Contracts
- Managing Risk in Contracts
- Enforcing Contract Terms
DESIGNED FOR:
- Business professionals in any sector
- Leaders and executives who engage with legal professionals
- Compliance officers
- Procurement professionals
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Fundamentals of Organizational Design
- Assessing Organizations in Context
- Analyzing Formal Organizational Structure
- Designing Organizational Systems
DESIGNED FOR:
- Organizational design managers
- Executives (CEOs, VPS, division leaders, functional leaders)
- Merger and acquisition managers
- Corporate consultants
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses (3 Core, 1 Elective)
Core Courses:
- Business Writing Fundamentals
- Advanced Business Writing
- Communicating Quantitative Data
Electives (1 Course):
- Building Compelling Slide Decks and Reports
- Persuasive Writing
- Planning and Delivering Effective Presentations
DESIGNED FOR:
- Managers
- Executives
- Entrepreneurs
- Professionals interested in improving their business-writing skills
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses (4 Core, 2 Elective)
Core Courses:
- Business Writing Fundamentals
- Building Compelling Slide Decks and Reports
- Persuasive Writing
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Leadership Symposium LIVE
Elective Courses (2 Courses):
- Planning and Delivering Effective Presentations
- Advanced Business Writing
- Impactful Unscripted Communication
- Persuasion
- Virtual Communication
DESIGNED FOR:
- Individual contributors
- Managers
- Executives
- Communications professionals
- Entrepreneurs
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
6 Courses
- AI and Digital Technology: Opportunities and Pitfalls
- Demystifying AI and Digital Technologies
- AI and the Future of Work
- Identifying New Business Models Enabled by AI
- Creating a Digital Builder Culture
- Data-Driven Leadership
- AI Symposium LIVE
DESIGNED FOR:
- C-suite executives
- Leaders and managers across industries
- CTOs and technology leaders
- Business consultants
- Intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs
- Nonprofit leaders
- Government leaders and policymakers
- People interested in the digital transformation process
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:3 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:5-7 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- FinTech Disruptions
- Trends in FinTech
- Cryptocurrencies and Ledgers
- Cryptography Essentials
- Leadership Symposium LIVE
DESIGNED FOR:
- Financial services professionals
- Consultants
- Software companies who sell to financial services
- Banking professionals
- IT, security, and regulatory professionals
- Venture capital professionals
- Entrepreneurs
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
4 Courses
- Family Business Leadership Fundamentals
- Managing Family Relationships
- Stewarding Family Wealth and Values
- Implementing Family Governance Systems
- Leadership Symposium LIVE
DESIGNED FOR:
- Family members employed in running a family-owned business
- Non-family employees involved in running a family business (key leaders, management)
- Individuals interested in broad-based family business dynamics
- Consultants
- Lawyers
- Accountants
HOW IT WORKS:
- Course Length:2 weeks
- Program Duration:2 months
- Class Size:Under 35 students
- Effort:3-5 hours of study per week
- Format:All Online
- Model:Instructor-led
DESIGNED FOR:
- Current board members of public and private companies
- Board members in the for-profit arena at the executive level
- Those looking to move into a leadership role on a for-profit board
- Active board members looking for a “refresher” or bringing technology to their boardroom table
HOW IT WORKS:
- FORMAT:2-day forum March 26-27, 2025 with some online sessions
- LOCATION:Cornell Tech campus New York, NY
- COST:$9,750
- WHAT’S INCLUDED:Course materials, breakfast and lunch, and discounted rate for accommodations
- TRAVEL:Participants are responsible for transportation and accommodations
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