
<div style="display: grid; gap: 2rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr;" class="wp-block-fellinidev-pagesubhead"><h3>Page Subhead</h3><div style="flex-grow: 1; flex-direction: column;">Give your career a boost by earning a certificate that builds your skills and demonstrates your nonprofit tech know-how.</div></div>



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<p>NTEN’s respected certificates are the first credentials focused on nonprofit technology management and digital equity.</p>



<p>Our professional certificate program lets you design a personalized learning experience by selecting courses from an expansive range of topics. Each in-depth course balances expert instruction, participant interaction, and active learning exercises over the course of a week.</p>



<p>Whether it’s for the job you have or the job you want, you’ll learn how to advance your organization’s mission through the skillful and equitable use of technology.</p>



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<p>You’re in control of your learning. Each certificate is organized by topic areas, and you decide which ones align with your role, goals, and interests. Start with a certificate in mind or explore a few courses first — the program fits your path.</p>
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<p>Choose from NTEN’s continually growing course catalog of over 60+ self-paced courses on program delivery, IT, leadership, AI, equity, and more.</p>
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<p>Each certificate requires about 14 hours to complete, which includes 13 one-hour courses across different categories and one final assignment. </p>
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<p>Each course in the certificate can be completed at your own pace, and you have up to 12 months to complete the entire certificate.</p>
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<p>NTEN’s certificates are well-known and valued in the nonprofit sector. Further, each course you complete during the certificate will earn you <a href="https://www.nten.org/learn/cfre-cae-credits">CFRE and CAE credits</a>.</p>
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<p>A foundational certificate for nonprofit professionals ready to lead with strategic, equitable use of technology.</p>



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<p>Designed by digital inclusion experts, this certificate helps you bridge digital divides and build more equitable communities.</p>



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<p>Co-produced with Technology Association for Grantmakers (TAG). Designed for foundations and grantmakers, this certificate explores ethical, strategic uses of AI in philanthropy.</p>



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