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Professional certificate programs at eSpelman lets you learn at your pace, learn in your space.

Business Communications

Understanding and mastering the ins and outs of business communication is a critical skill and noteworthy advantage in the workplace and the job market. Invest in yourself by building up your communication skills.

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Business Essentials

Are you interested in advancing your career with new skills that will expand your knowledge of fundamental business concepts? If so, the eSpelman Business Essentials Certificate is for you!
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Cosmetic Science

Safe and effective hair, skin, and nail products are entering the marketplace every day. Carve out more potential for your future path by studying the scientific concepts behind your favorite cosmetics and what it takes to develop new ones.
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Leading Self, Leading Others

Are you ready to cultivate the best in you and inspire greatness in others? If so, eSpelman's Leading Self, Leading Others Certificate was made for you!
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Project Management

Interested in building or enhancing your career as a project manager? eSpelman's Project Management Certificate will sharpen your knowledge and competence, and let you rise above the rest!
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Current Terms Calendar

2026 - Term 3 - July - September

 2026 - Term 4 - October -  December
Application Period: 04/20/2026 through 7/10/2026 Application Period: 8/3/2026 through 9/25/2026
College Closed for Juneteenth
Holiday Observance: 6/19/2026		 Orientation Webinar: (Monday, 7-8 p.m. EST) 10/5/2026
College Closed for
Independence Holiday
Observance: 7/3/2026		 Payment Deadline for Self-pay
Learners: 10/6/2026
Orientation Webinar
(7-8 p.m. ET): 7/13/2026		 Term begins
(First day of class): 10/12/2026
Payment Deadline for Self-pay
Learners: 7/14/2026		 Add/Drop/Refund/Program
Switch deadline
(Friday of Week 1): 10/16/2026
Term begins
(First day of class): 7/20/2026		 Textbook Purchase for Guild
Learners: 10/20/2026 through
10/31/2026
Add/Drop/Refund/Program
Switch deadline
(Friday of Week 1): 7/24/2026		 Withdrawal deadline
(Sunday of Week 6): 11/22/2026
Textbook Purchase for Guild
Learners: 7/30/2026 through
8/8/2026		 College Closed for
Thanksgiving Holiday: 11/26/2026 and
11/27/2026
Withdrawal deadline
(Sunday of Week 6): 8/30/2026		 Last day of class
(Sunday of Week 8): 12/06/2026
School Closed for Labor Day
Observance: 9/7/2026		 Term ends: 12/11/2026
Last day of class
(Sunday of Week 8): 9/13/2026		 Grades due
(first Monday after term has
concluded): 12/14/2026
Term ends: 9/18/2026 College Closed for
Christmas Holiday: 12/17/2026 through
01/01/2027
Grades due
(first Monday after term has concluded): 9/21/2026

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eSpelman + Guild

We are excited to offer eSpelman certificates through Guild Education, which partners with leading U.S. employers to offer education and upskilling as an employee benefit. Check out our informational page to learn more about the application process and purchasing books.

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