Northern State University's associate degree in early childhood education is your gateway to an exciting and rewarding career in childcare and education. 

Immediate path to qualified childcare provider

Our program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a qualified childcare provider. You'll be making a positive impact on young minds and setting the foundation for their future success.

Format: Online or On Campus

A leadership certificate from Northern State University is designed to help you confidently move your organization forward as a strong leader who can drive productivity, innovation, employee engagement, and organizational success.

Through soft skills development, practical strategies, and a growth-oriented mindset, courses in this certificate prepare you to lead effectively in today's dynamic business landscape. 

Specialized courses include:

Format: Online or On Campus

Northern’s Entrepreneurship Certificate offers a flexible and affordable opportunity to learn to:

• Identify business and innovation opportunities
• Communicate the value of products and services to potential customers, and
• Write business plans

It's designed for aspiring and current entrepreneurs and is open to current Northern students as well as community members who are not seeking to earn a degree.