What can the Center for Professional Studies (CPS) Non-Credit courses do for you?
 
The Center for Professional Studies' courses are designed to

• assist companies with training and productivity

• help individuals and companies gain competitive advantage

• update information learned in college or on the job

• guarantee 'currentness'

• provide training and certification in newer fashion-related professions

• highlight new opportunities

• provide artists and artisans with new skills

• provide second career alternatives to creative people

What is the difference between regular FIT College courses

and those offered by the CPS?

A College (credit) course is an official college course registered with the State University of New York, administered by a specific academic school and department. Students take tests, complete assignments, and receive grades with instruction provided by FIT faculty.

CPS (non-credit) courses provide information in short, intensive seminar or workshop formats administered by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies through its specialized centers. Each course is taught by an expert in the topic.

What is a certificate program?

A certificate indicates that you've attained a high level of proficiency and professional training in a particular field. It's a credential that demonstrates you're able to meet the demands of the industry and the consumer.

FIT offers both non-credit and credit certificate programs. Non-credit certificate programs are targeted to industry-experienced professionals seeking career boosts or new possibilities. Certificates are awarded based on completion of a fixed number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)- a nationally recognized, uniform standard of measure of attainment in non-credit education.