Certificates at Holy Cross
Take Your Liberal Arts Degree Into the Future
Holy Cross’s Experiential Learning Certificate Program arms students with career-relevant skills and a deeper understanding of the technical, practical and organizational structures of many professional fields.
Experiential Learning Certificate Program
The College's programs are led by faculty, professionals, community members and alumni practitioners, giving students a chance to apply ethical standards, experience case-studies grounded in real-world scenarios and engage in pre-professional networking with future colleagues.
All certificate programs integrate experiential components like case studies, group presentations or reflection papers to help students develop confidence for today’s competitive job market. Whatever your career goals are, an Experiential Learning Certificate can help you on your path.
What You'll Gain
- A strong sense of value and professional differentiation through hands-on, resume-building experiences that connect academic learning with real-world application.
- Knowledge sharing and applied learning through discernment opportunities that foster critical reflection, ethical decision-making, and purposeful action.
- Leadership and teamwork experience, with opportunities to lead and participate in groups while strengthening public speaking and presentation skills.
- An expanded professional network of faculty, industry experts, community members, alumni, and peers who provide mentorship, guidance, and connections beyond the classroom.
- Enhanced communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills rooted in the liberal arts tradition and essential for lifelong success.
Available Certificates
Business Fundamentals Certificate
Students will gain essential skills to navigate today’s dynamic business landscape, including practical knowledge in marketing communications, global supply chain management and strategic decision-making.
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Building on liberal arts foundation, students will learn how to develop, test and refine creative concepts using proven entrepreneurial methods, empowering them to turn bold ideas into ventures that make an impact. Graduates will gain experience in creating minimum viable products, engaging real users, and iterating based on feedback.
Finance and Banking Certificate
Take an inside look at the fast-paced world of banking, financial services and wealth management through immersive learning and mentorship from industry professionals. By visiting top banks and investment firms in New York and Boston, students gain firsthand insight into institutional frameworks and career pathways in finance.
Social Action and Civic Leadership Certificate
Turn your passion for justice into meaningful action through hands-on learning and community engagement. Grounded in the Jesuit, liberal arts mission of Holy Cross, the program builds ethical reflection, civic identity and leadership skills through immersive experiences including internships and collaboration with community partners.
Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
A nonprofit educational initiative that empowers students to turn ideas into action through innovative, purpose-driven learning. Combining academic study with hands-on experiences, the program equips participants to design and lead ventures that create measurable social impact.