Online Certificate Programs

SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) noncredit certificate programs and boot camps equip professionals at all levels to deepen their expertise and reach their career goals. Evening and weekend classes provide flexibility to help students acquire new, in-demand skills to apply immediately. Leading professionals who combine academic prowess with real-world knowledge guide the learning process. Students who complete all required coursework receive a certificate of completion that reflects their expanded knowledge and advanced skill set.

Data Visualization and Storytelling

Data Visualization and Storytelling

Gain skills to create visual representations like charts, diagrams, infographics and dashboards, then pair them with compelling storytelling techniques.

Duration: 12 weeks

Esports Business Management

Esports Business Management

Develop your business acumen and learn how to apply sports management principles to the cutting-edge competitive multiplayer gaming industry.

Duration: 6 Months

Game Design

Game Design

Learn to deconstruct games, tackle design problems, and create fully playable games.

Duration: 12 Months

Game Programming

Game Programming

Learn to deconstruct games, become fluent in Unreal Engine, and create fully playable games.

Duration: 12 Months

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

Develop your creative and technical skills while learning industry-standard design software.


Duration: 7 months

Spanish for Legal Professionals

Spanish for Legal Professionals

Build your confidence and increase your Spanish language proficiency through hands-on, interactive class sessions and activities specifically tailored to the legal field.

Duration: 8 Weeks

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Develop your interpersonal skills as a leader and enhance your Lean Six Sigma proficiency to lead impactful and sustainable projects that align with strategic goals.


Duration: 8 weeks

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Identify and execute sustainable process improvement projects that drive results and increase your competitive advantage by becoming a Green Belt Practitioner.


Duration: 6 weeks

Principles of Lean

Principles of Lean

Prepare to become a Lean practitioner capable of recognizing and eliminating wasteful practices that can slow down production and decrease morale.


Duration: 6 weeks

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Learn the fundamental concepts of Lean and Six Sigma methodology to support process improvement projects in your organization.


Duration: 4 weeks

Product Design

Product Design

Learn the tools, techniques, and principles of design, from Figma basics to advanced UI/UX strategies.

Duration: 45 Weeks

Women in Leadership: Influence and Impact

Women in Leadership: Influence and Impact

Develop a holistic view of your skills, strengths and personality traits and establish yourself as an effective and influential member of your organization.


Duration: 6 weeks

Certified CMMC Professional

Certified CMMC Professional

Prepare for the Department of Defense assessment.


Duration: 40 hours

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SMU Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) also offers in-person certificates and short courses on campus.

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