Enhance Your Degree with a Certificate
The College of Innovation + Design offers a suite of specialized certificate programs designed to complement and enhance your degree. Ideal for current and prospective students looking to gain an edge in their careers, our certificates provide the opportunity to deepen expertise and open new professional pathways in a rapidly evolving job market.
Artificial Intelligence for All
Advance your understanding of prominent generative AI technologies. Gain expertise in addressing practical weaknesses, navigating ethical dilemmas, and applying generative AI technologies to solve real-world problems across disciplines with this new 7-credit certificate program.
- 3 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 7 credits
- In-person and Online
Drone
Immerse yourself in the world of Unoccupied Aerial Systems with the Drone Operations certificate. This program equips you with the skills to become a licensed drone operator, mastering cutting-edge techniques for a variety of applications from environmental monitoring to commercial use.
- 3 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 7 credits
- In-person and Online
Google Career
Transform your career prospects with the Google Career Certificates program. Dive into in-demand fields like IT support, data analysis, and project management through flexible, industry-recognized courses designed to rapidly boost employability and tech proficiency.
- Project Management for All Certificate
- IT Support for All Certificate
- Data Analysis for All Certificate
Certificate of Innovation and Design
Stand out amongst the rest of your field with a credential proving to employers you know how to innovate, create, and influence others with your ideas.
- 4 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 12 credits
- Online
Certificate of Content Production
Develop the skills to create, design, and produce content that drives engagement and sets you apart in any industry.
- 4 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 12 credits
- Online
UX Design
Step into the dynamic field of User Experience with the UX Design certificate. This program provides a foundation in user-centered design, teaching you to create intuitive and impactful digital products using the latest tools and methodologies in UX/UI design.
- 4 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 12 credits
- Online
Beer and Wine Studies
Explore the world of beer, wine, and hospitality with the Beer and Wine Studies Certificate. This flexible program blends science, craft, and culture, giving you hands-on experience in fermentation, sensory evaluation, and beverage service—preparing you for a dynamic career in the beverage industry.
- 3 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 9 credits
- In-person and Online
Making Big Ideas Happen
Explore the future of innovation with the Making Big Ideas Happen Certificate. This fully online program blends strategy, creativity, and systems thinking—giving you the tools to forecast change, prototype bold solutions, and lead meaningful impact in any field.
- 2 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 8 credits
- Online
Community Impact
Discover new possibilities for yourself and your community with the Community Impact Certificate. Designed for rural Idaho students, this program opens doors to high-quality educational pathways that foster personal, professional, and community growth. Through hands-on experiences, you’ll strengthen leadership skills, deepen civic engagement, and build lasting connections with peers, faculty, and local leaders—all while earning academic credit toward your degree.
- 5 classes
- 7 weeks each
- 7 credits
- In-person