All courses are delivered 100% online in a flexible and asynchronous format, designed to meet the needs of busy professionals balancing work and learning.
Six-month programs consist of six four-week courses and are 100% online, flexible, and asynchronous.
Twelve-week programs consist of three modules that are 100% online, flexible, and asynchronous.
The average time commitment is about 8 hours per week but may vary by student and program.
After successful completion of your certificate, we will email your transcript and provide you with digital credentials within 30 days of completion. If applicable to your specific program, you will also receive instructions on how to access your digital badge.
Accessing Your Rutgers Canvas Course
If this is your first time registering for a Canvas course at Rutgers, you will receive an email from "Rutgers University Canvas" with a link to complete your account setup.
Once your course becomes available, you’ll receive additional email invitations from Canvas to join and participate.
If you do not see these messages in your inbox, please check your junk or spam folder, or search your email for the term “instructure” (the company that hosts the Canvas platform).
If a registered student cancels from the program for any reason, a Continuing and Professional Studies team member will reach out to those on the waiting list in order. If you receive a call and are still interested in enrolling, we will direct you to the website to complete your registration and tuition payment.
1098-T Form
The non-credit certificates offered by the Continuing and Professional Studies department do not meet the guidelines of the 1098-T forms. However, continuing education students may be eligible for the Lifetime Learning tax credit.
Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit applies to all levels of post-secondary education. It allows taxpayers to claim a credit of up to $2,000 per tax return for qualified tuition and related expenses paid during the tax year on behalf of themselves, their spouse, or their dependents. This credit may apply to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education courses.
A taxpayer can claim up to $2,000 in educational expenses on their tax return ($4,000 if the student resides in a Midwestern disaster area). Qualified expenses are reduced by scholarships, grants, and employer-provided tax-free educational assistance. The credit is subject to income limits and other eligibility requirements. To claim the credit, taxpayers should file IRS Form 8863, Education Credits, with their tax return.
For more detailed information, consult IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Higher Education, which explains education tax credits and other related tax savings. It is available at any IRS office, online at irs.gov/publications/p970/ch03.html, or by calling 1-800-829-1040.
Using VA Benefits for Your Continuing Education
Many of our professional studies programs are approved for educational benefits through the GI Bill®, administered in New Jersey by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
If you are a veteran or an eligible family member, you may be able to use VA benefits to help fund your continuing education experience.
To learn more about eligible programs and how to apply, please visit the VA Benefits page.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For additional information on VA education benefits, visit the official website: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
If you need a copy of your payment receipt for a Professional Development Studies course, please review our instructions on printing a document directly from your account.
Visit https://ce-catalog.rutgers.edu to login with your account information, then follow the steps below.
For further assistance, contact the Continuing and Professional Studies Department at cps@comminfo.rutgers.edu or call 848-932-7169
Continuing and Professional Studies reserves the right to modify the information printed in course materials, within the online course, and on this website.
You may cancel your registration by submitting a written request via email to cps@commoninfo.rutgers.edu at least three business days before the course start date. If received on time, you will receive a full refund or a tuition voucher that can be applied to a future course.
If you cancel fewer than three business days before the course begins, a 25% cancellation fee will be applied.
No refunds or credits will be issued if you fail to attend or do not officially withdraw before the course starts. Cancellations are not permitted once the course has begun.
Courses may be added or canceled throughout the year. If a course is canceled, students may choose to transfer their enrollment to another offering of the same course or receive a full refund of the tuition paid.
