Frequently Asked Questions

At Miami University, professional education refers to skills development opportunities available to those who have already completed an academic degree and are looking to gain new credentials to further their success in their field. 

Miami's online certificates enable individuals to remain competitive and marketable within the workforce, increasing one's chances for career advancement or change. These educational experiences typically commemorate mastery of knowledge or skills with certificates and/or badges of completion that are shareable with employers.

• Certificates are issued to professional program participants who successfully complete all coursework and assessments
• Badges are an alternative to certificates of completion, often simpler to virtually display and share. Badges may represent a milestone toward a more comprehensive certificate.

Some courses may reward both a badge and a certificate of completion.

Miami University uses Canvas as its learning management system. You can access course content, discuss, and complete course assignments on a laptop, tablet, or mobile device. To learn more about Canvas and best practices as a student, visit the Canvas Student Guides.

Miami uses Canvas Catalog, an extension of Canvas, to offer online courses and programs to non-matriculated learners interested in non-credit courses outside of traditional degree programs. The platform allows individuals or employers to register for courses, complete secure payments, and access Canvas course content seamlessly.

Due to credit card processing limitations, Miami University's non-credit certificates are limited to those who reside in the United States. We hope to expand our offerings to include international learners in the future. For more information regarding our international student policy, please contact us at professionaled@MiamiOH.edu.

To get started, visit Miami's professional education catalog. At the top-right of the webpage, there will be a "Login" button and a "Register" button. If you already have a Canvas account with us, you can click "Login." All current Miami University faculty, staff, and students can log in with Single Sign-On (SSO) using their Miami credentials.

Once you click on "Login," a new screen prompts you to select how you would like to access your Canvas Catalog account. If you have a MiamiOH.edu email address, please select "MiamiOH (SSO) login" and follow the steps for Single Sign-On. If you do not have a Miami email address, please select "Guest Login" and follow the steps to log in to the platform with your outside email address.

Once you have completed the login steps, the site will return you to Miami University's Canvas Catalog homepage. If you have any questions during this process, please get in touch with professionaled@MiamiOH.edu.

To get started, visit Miami's professional education catalog. At the top-right of the webpage, there will be a "Login" button and a "Register" button. If you already have a Canvas account with us, you can click "Login" and follow the steps to log in. If you do not have a Canvas account, select "Register." Note that all current Miami University faculty, staff, and students should be able to log in with their Miami credentials. 

Once you have clicked "Register," a new screen will appear with a registration form. Please complete all the information in the form and click the "Register New Account" button when ready.

If you have any questions during this process, please get in touch with professionaled@MiamiOH.edu.

You can browse our online courses and certificates from Miami's professional education catalog. Select a course listing to learn more information.

If you want to enroll, click "Enroll Now" on that course page and follow the registration steps.

If you have any questions during this process, please get in touch with professionaled@MiamiOH.edu. 

Canvas performs best using the most current stable release of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Your operating system should also be up to date, including security upgrades. Please visit the Canvas Basics Guide to verify if your browser is compatible with Canvas and to learn more about the required technology while using Instructure products.

Accredible is the digital credentialing platform that Miami University uses to award certificates and badges. Accredible makes it easy for learners to access, verify, and share their earned credentials.

For guidance on how to create an account with Accredible, please visit the Accredible: Login Guide.

For guidance on how to reset your Accredible password, please visit the Accredible: Login Guide.

For guidance on how to log in to Accredible to access your credentials, please visit the Accredible: Login Guide.

For guidance on how to download your credentials from Accredible, please visit the Accredible: Download and Print Guide.

Congratulations on earning your credential! For guidance on how to add your new credential to LinkedIn, visit the Accredible: Sharing to LinkedIn Guide.

If you have more questions about Accredible, please visit the Accredible: Recipient FAQs page. If you are unable to find a resolution, please contact us at professionaled@miamioh.edu and we would be happy to assist you.

Many of our programs are self-paced, asynchronous courses. This means that after registration, you are able to access your course at any time and complete it in a time frame that best fits your schedule. If you are interested in one of our courses that is synchronous and/or has a set timeframe, that information can be found on the specific program’s page.

We have partnered with Miami University faculty and alums to bring you various educational opportunities and provide you with the quality and standard you know and expect from Miami University.

You do not need to apply to Miami University to be able to take advantage of our professional education offerings. All of our offerings are available as non-degree opportunities. You can follow the steps to register for a course and begin your coursework.

If you experience an issue at any time or would like to provide feedback on our courses, you can contact us at professionaled@MiamiOH.edu.