# "MBA" Business Certificate (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview Build well-rounded business skills at your own pace in this MBA-style certificate program. Developed by graduates of top business schools, this program covers key concepts in finance, marketing, project management, Excel for data analysis, and productivity with generative AI. (Note: this certificate is an "MBA-style" course, not an MBA degree.) You’ll gain practical tools for managing projects, understanding financial processes, promoting a business or organization, and strengthening workplace productivity. Optional electives allow you to tailor the program to your professional goals. ## What you'll learn - Master the critical tools and concepts to succeed in the business world. - Build skills in project management. - Learn key financial processes, including financial accounting and corporate finance fundamentals. - Develop marketing strategies to promote your business. - Use Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze data. - Leverage generative AI to become more productive in the workplace. - Take your business acumen to the next level with electives in your area of focus. ## Curriculum 1. **Project Management Level I (Self-Paced)** 2. **Project Management Level II (Self-Paced)** 3. **Intro to Financial Accounting & Financial Statements (Self-Paced)** 4. **Intermediate Financial Accounting (Self-Paced)** 5. **Excel Level I: Fundamentals Course Online (Self-Paced)** 6. **Excel Level II: Intermediate Course Online (Self-Paced)** 7. **Excel Level III: Advanced Course Online (Self-Paced)** 8. **Data Analytics Foundations Course Online (Self-Paced)** 9. **Marketing Strategy (Self-Paced)** 10. **Generative AI with ChatGPT Online (Self-Paced)** 11. **AI for Productivity with Copilot Online (Self-Paced)** 12. **Applied Leadership & Management Skills (Self-Paced)** 13. **Python for Data Science Course Online (Self-Paced)** 14. **Financial Modeling Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 15. **AI for Marketing Course (Self-Paced)** 16. **Business Writing Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 17. **PowerPoint Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 18. **Tableau Course Online (Self-Paced)** 19. **SQL Course Online (Self-Paced)** 20. **Intro to Corporate Finance (Self-Paced)** 21. **Power BI Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 22. **Figma Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 23. **SEO Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 24. **Google Analytics Bootcamp (Self-Paced)** 25. **Stock Market Investing (Self-Paced)** 26. **ChatGPT Level 2 Online (Self-Paced)** ## Instructors ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ## FAQ ### Does this certificate include job support? In addition to 132 hours of interactive training, you will receive eight 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf). ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or student financing. Learn more in the Tuition section above. ### How long do I have access to the course materials? This program is available for 390 days. You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 390 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 26 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Extensive video training resources to support your learning journey Access to industry-standard software during your training Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Valuable 1-on-1 mentoring sessions outside of class to address your specific needs and career goals Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment Training from an institution licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department Attend up to 60 hours of electives based on your chosen focus. Choose your classes & dates after you register for the program. ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $3495 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms and pay-as-you-go installments.