eCornell Certificates

eCornell: online learning from Cornell University

Cornell is one of America’s most prestigious universities, and a member of the famous Ivy League family of colleges.

Founded in the mid-19th century, Cornell began life with a mission to promote research in all academic disciplines. Its founder, Ezra Cornell, summed up this goal in this famous quote:

“I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.”

Since then, Cornell rose to be one of the world’s greatest research universities. Some of its most famous alumni include the Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsberg, famed novelist Toni Morrison and many more.

eCornell certificates

eCornell sets itself apart from other e-learning platforms in many ways. Chief among them its ability to connect students with the top academics and practitioners of their fields.

Its Digital Marketing Certificate course, for example, is taught and authored by Clarence Lee, a Harvard Business School graduate with research experience at IBM and the MIT Lincoln Lab.

How much do they cost?

Unlike offline university tuition, eCornell’s courses aren’t eligible for financial aid.

They do, however, offer multiple ways of paying for the material to make the financial burden easier to manage.

The first method is also the simplest – you can pull in full using PayPal or a credit card. While this works out to the cheapest option overall, it does entail a lump sum, which some people can’t manage easily.

That’s why they also offer a pay-as-you-go service. Unlike the first method, you can pay in monthly installments, which is often much more manageable.

Keynotes program

Something that sets eCornell University apart from other online learning platforms is its Keynotes program. This program brings together the world’s top academics and business leaders for online lectures and discussions.

These talks cover topics from sustainability and social justice to practical questions of supply chain management and business logistics. 

They’re a valuable resource for anyone looking to get a broader view of topics relevant to modern industry and culture outside of the traditional academic model.

Qualifications

Taking an eCornell online certificate program usually entails working towards one of their Executive Certificates. While not directly equivalent to degrees, these certificates are widely-recognised as representing dedication and expertise in a given field.

Some of their accreditation partners include the Project Management Institute, the Foundation for Care Management and the Human Resources Certification Institute.