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Certificate in Nonprofit
Leadership & Administration
This certificate in nonprofit leadership and
administration establishes a foundation
for those wanting to work in the nonprofit
sector. CFU is not an accredited university
and the certificate is not a university degree,
but the course of study will enable someone
starting out in the not-for-profit world to
learn the basics.
To earn the certificate,
students must complete ten (10) classes,
at least seven (7) coming from the list of
Core Courses.
NOTE: it is not necessary to enroll or pay
for a special certificate program course.
Simply start taking any of the qualifying
classes listed below and contact the
office when you think you’ve fulfilled the
requirements or are getting close. We’ll
review your record and issue a certificate.
It is possible to complete a certificate in
3-6 months.
Core Courses:
• How to Start a Nonprofit
Organization (#7105)
• Become a Grant Writer (#3271)
• How to Create a Business
Plan that Works (#3272)
• Building Your Nonprofit for the Future:
Strategic Planning that Works (#7106)
• The 3 R’s of Volunteers: Recruitment,
Retention, and Recognition (#7104)
• Finances and Nonprofits: A Layman’s
Guide to Financial Statements (#1955)
• All About Fundrasing: Overview of the
Nonprofit Money Engine (#3282)
• Fundraising & Event Planning for
Non Event Planners (#3281)
• Building & Developing the
Best Board (#3205)
• Introduction to Crowdfunding (#1966)
• Colorado Nonprofit Resources (#3105)
Electives:
• Speaking for Success (#1188)
• How to Rock the Room: Speak,
Connect & Get Ahead (#3230)
• Copyrights, Trademarks, &
Trade Secrets (#3618)
• Streamline Your Writing (#2016)
• Discover Your Talents, Develop
Your Strengths (#3226)
• Successful Leadership (#6614)
CFU Certification Programs
CFU is not an accredited university. These
certificates are not equivalent to a college
degree, but do establish a foundation of
knowledge
Find Digital/Social Media class dates, times & info on pp 28-31. Find Nonprofit class dates, times & info on pp 31-33.
Digital Marketing Certificate of Completion
For Business Professionals or Aspiring Social Media Managers
Small business owners, sole practitioners, marketing directors, and anyone using the
Internet and social media to bring in clients, customers, and sales must understand the
quickly changing landscape and strategies of digital marketing in order to be effective. CFU
has organized its classes into a course of study to prepare you to implement or direct your
business’ digital marketing campaigns. It is suggested that you start with Overview Classes,
explore the various platforms and tools of digital marketing by taking some Core Courses,
and then take the Final Strategy classes to complete.
A minimum of twelve (12) courses is
required to earn a Digital Marketing Certificate of Completion. Students who wish to work
as social media managers (those who professionally manage digital marketing campaigns
for others) are encouraged to take an additional two core classes and must also complete
an additional 40-hour Practicum internship under the guidance of a CFU instructor.
NOTE: To earn either certificate, it is not necessary to enroll or pay for a special certificate
program course. Simply start taking any of the qualifying classes listed below and contact the
office when you think you’ve fulfilled the requirements or are getting close. We’ll review your
record and issue a certificate. Note that course offerings do change from time to time; we will
honor the classes and curriulum published when you started the program. It is possible to
complete a certificate in 3-6 months. Students aiming for the Social Media Manager Certificate
will need to register for the Practicum and speak with CFU President Helen Hand to arrange your
mentor. Please call or visit the CFU website for more information on the Practicum. Need help?
Call us or stop by the office!
Overview Classes (required and recommended to take first):
• Digital Marketing Overview (#1935)
• The Keys to Driving Business Through the Web (#1989)
Core Courses – take 8 or more:
• Google Analytics 101(#1990) **
• Facebook Business Pages: An Online Marketing Tool (#3733)**
• Marketing with Facebook Groups, Ads, and Events (#3720)**
• Twitter, Google+ for Business (#3732)**
• Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Business (#3350)**
• How to Use Facebook Live for Digital Marketing (#3729)**
• Use YouTube for Effective Digital Marketing (#3725)**
• Blog Your Way to Success (#3337)**
• Using Pinterest for Your Business (#1930)**
• Getting Started with WordPress: Content Management (CompuSkills #3475)**
• Writing for the Web (#2068)
• Big Business Branding for Small Businesses (#3208—not a
digtal marketing class but highly recommended)
• Move Ahead with WordPress: Under the Hood (CompuSkills #3476)
• Blogging Basics: Hands-On Training (CompuSkills #3411)
• WordPress for Developers (CompuSkills #3479)
• It All Starts with HTML5/CSS3 (CompuSkills #3477)
• Find Your Voice in the Digital Space (#3726)
• Create with CANVA! (#1924)
• How to Plan a Marketing Calendar That Works for Your Business (#3399)
**These classes are most recommended to work as a Social Media Manager
Final Strategy Classes – Required:
• Digital Marketing Strategy (#1928)
• Social Media ROI (#3630)
Required for Social Media Manager Certification Only:
• Practicum (#3629)
*The Practicum is a 40-hour internship under the guidance of a Practicum instructor. Before beginning the Practicum,
students must demonstrate proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Students choose Pinterest, YouTube or
Instagram to demonstrate additional proficiency. Students must also provide a transcript to the Practicum instructor showing
First, Core, and Elective classes taken. Call CFU to register.
• Recommended:
Building a Social Media Manager Business (#3334)
