Start strong with a Certificate in Core Competencies at Indiana University Southeast
The Undergraduate Certificate in Core Competencies at IU Southeast is designed for students who are beginning their college journey or returning after time away. Whether you're a working adult without prior college experience or someone with past college credit seeking to continue, this program helps you build the foundational academic skills you need. With flexible options including day and evening classes, online coursework, or a hybrid of both, you can begin or resume your education in a way that fits your life.
Flexible learning designed for real life
This certificate can be completed fully online, on campus with day or evening classes, or in a combination of both. IU Southeast offers maximum flexibility to support students balancing work, family, or other commitments. The program is open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED who meets the university’s admission requirements, as well as to admitted high school students looking to get a head start. Depending on your pace, the certificate can be completed in as little as one year full-time or two years part-time.
Build the skills to move forward with confidence
The Certificate in Core Competencies at IUS helps you develop the essential academic and communication skills needed for success in college-level coursework and professional environments. You’ll gain confidence in critical thinking, writing, quantitative reasoning, and time management while laying the groundwork for future degree study.
A gateway to your next step
After finishing this certificate, you’ll be ready to declare a major and continue working toward a degree in the field of your choice. This certificate opens doors to a wide range of academic and career pathways by ensuring you're prepared for the next level of college coursework. Whether you're interested in business, health sciences, education, social work, or the arts, the Certificate in Core Competencies is your first step forward.
Certificate Information
120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
In-person
Certificate requirements
Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific certificate requirements.
Careers and Next Steps
Students who earn the Core Competencies Certificate at IU Southeast are well-prepared to:
- Transition into associate or bachelor’s degree programs
- Re-enter the college environment with a clear academic foundation
- Strengthen skills needed for workplace advancement or career changes
- Explore academic interests before committing to a major
IU Southeast’s Certificate in Core Competencies is a foundation for achieving your educational and professional goals, no matter where you're starting from.