At the University of Louisville, we understand the importance of staying ahead in your career and embracing life-long education. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our comprehensive suite of alternative credentials, designed to provide you with flexible, accessible pathways to success. These alternative credentials—including stackable certificates, academic badges and non-credit courses—are part of our commitment to developing quality educational opportunities extending beyond standard degrees or certificate programs.

Academic Badges: Showcasing Your Expertise

Integrating digital badges into academic programs is a transformative strategy that benefits individuals, institutions and employers by fostering skill recognition and enhanced pathways from education to the workforce.

Academic badges are an opportunity to recognize and validate your skills and knowledge in specific subject areas. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, these badges serve as tangible symbols of your achievements. Our academic badges can empower you to showcase your expertise and better stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Social Media Marketing Course: Mastering Digital Strategies

UofL now offers a course designed for current or aspiring business professionals and leaders looking to boost their digital media skillset. This course has been expertly designed to help you leverage the power of social media for personal and professional growth through four highly focused modules. Social media is constantly evolving, and in today’s digital age, mastering effective marketing strategies is essential for success in almost every industry.

Stackable Online Certificates: Building Your Professional Portfolio

Our stackable certificates* are modular, stand-alone programs (typically 9-12 credit hours each) that allow you to acquire specialized knowledge in a specific field or discipline. Rather than pursuing a traditional, linear educational pathway, stackable certificates can empower you to build expertise gradually. As a bonus, the combined certificate credits can be seamlessly applied toward a related graduate degree if you choose to pursue one.

* Currently available within the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) or Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (MEEM).

Ready to take the next step in your educational journey? Ignite your potential—explore all available alternative credentials online at UofL today!

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we take a moment to honor the incredible contributions of women worldwide. Today serves as a reminder of the progress we’ve made and the work that still lies ahead to achieve gender equality. 

At the University of Louisville (UofL), we are proud to be a part of the journey towards empowerment and equality. UofL offers a diverse range of programs and initiatives—60+ of which can be completed 100% online—that provide opportunity for women and support their academic and professional growth. 

Flexible, online bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs are offered across interests such as advocacy, business administration, communication, criminal justice, education and teaching, engineering, higher education administration, human resources, organizational management and leadership, public health, social sciences, social work, sport administration, technology and more. 

One of the Cardinal Principles of our institution is Diversity and Inclusion. We believe in creating an environment where every individual, regardless of gender, background or identity, can thrive and succeed. 

Historically, women have been underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Health Sciences fields. This is due to a number of factors, including access to education, among other considerations. This is a major part of why UofL is proud to offer so many game-changing online opportunities for academic and professional development within the STEM-H fields. We offer STEM-H education in biostatistics, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, healthcare leadership and administration, public health, nursing, and more.  

On this special day, we highlight the achievements of our women students, alumni, faculty and staff who inspire us with their passion, resilience and determination. They are leaders, innovators and change-makers, breaking barriers in their communities and beyond. 

We hope that you will join us in celebrating International Women’s Day and honoring the remarkable achievements of women everywhere. Together, we can continue to build a world where gender equality is not just a dream but a reality. 

Happy International Women’s Day! 

Interested in advocacy and looking for a bachelor’s program? Check out our BA in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. 

In a streak lasting nearly a decade, the University of Louisville (UofL) has once again received recognition from U.S. News & World Report in their highly regarded “Best Online Programs” rankings. The 2024 rankings re-affirm UofL’s fully online programs as some of the nation’s leading educational opportunities across multiple categories: 

• Best Online Bachelor’s 
• Best Online Bachelor’s in Business 
• Best Online Bachelor’s in Psychology 
• Online Graduate Criminal Justice 
• Online Graduate Education 
• Online Graduate Engineering 
• Online Graduate Technology 

Notably, UofL’s online bachelor’s in business and bachelor’s in psychology have secured positions within the top 20 nationally, claiming the #17 and #11 spots, respectively. The university also stands out as a top choice for Veterans in many of the same categories. 

Kelvin Thompson, PhD, the Vice Provost for Online Strategy and Teaching Innovation at UofL’s Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, emphasized the enduring significance of online learning, particularly in a post-pandemic society. He highlighted the intricate balance today’s students strike, managing careers, families, and various priorities while pursuing education. 

Thompson expressed, “ We continually strive to offer programs that maintain the esteemed quality associated with UofL while evolving to meet the complex needs of contemporary learners. Recognition from sources such as U.S. News & World Report encourages dialogue about how we at UofL can keep moving forward in meeting the diverse needs of our students.” 

In a bid to expand educational opportunities in the Greater Louisville area and beyond, UofL unveiled seven new online programs in 2024. These additions include four public health graduate certificates, an engineering graduate certificate in Six Sigma and a master’s in business analytics. With over 70 programs available completely online, the university aims to cater to the diverse needs of non-traditional students, including adult learners, working professionals, military personnel and degree completers. 

For those interested in exploring UofL’s online programs, the enrollment team can be reached at 502.852.8565, or visit louisville.edu/online for more information. 

Meet Nick Gowan! Nick is a UofL Online Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS OLL) student with a track-focus in Project Managment. We asked him some questions about his online BS OLL experience—let’s read his responses below!    

Why did you select the BS OLL program/Project Management track? 

I have always been a part of large projects, both individually and as a team, throughout the early parts of my career. I knew I wanted a future in capital project management, so this track aligned perfectly for what I was looking for to advance my career.   

What are you enjoying most about the program?  

The accelerated courses and the flexibility of the online format are great attributes of the OLL program. Although I prefer “in-person” courses, I work a very demanding, full-time schedule which makes the online format much easier to manage. And although this program is only online, the instructors are very flexible and they are always there when you need them—willing to meet via Teams whenever needed throughout the semester. They have been, as well as my advisor, incredible throughout my time in the OLL program. 

Do you feel the program is providing the skills you need to be successful in your career? 

I absolutely believe that the OLL program provides me with the necessary skills needed to be successful and allows me to continue to grow and advance my career. The courses that I have taken have proven to be very relevant to professional challenges that I see daily, whether it is related to Leadership, Project Management, Organizational Challenges, etc. Every course that I took in the OLL program allowed me to either reflect on past situations and analyze them or take what I have learned and apply it directly to my day-to-day professional situations. 

Would you recommend the program? Why?  

I would recommend this program to anyone (which I have). Especially to someone that is in a similar situation to myself when I entered the program. I went through a four-year tool and die apprenticeship after high school, which was full-time work and full-time school. During that four-year period, I knew I wanted more out of my career, so once I graduated as a Journeyman Tool Maker, I went back to school to complete an associate degree and started to plan for a bachelor’s degree. This is much harder to do once your career has started and you are working a very full and quite hectic schedule. My boss at the time, who is an alum of the OLL program, recommended the program to me and I have not looked back since. I intend to pursue an MBA after graduation with UofL’s Professional part-time MBA program. 

Where are you from?  

Taylorsville, KY.  

Where do you currently work, and what is your role?  

Diageo, as a Distillation Supervisor. 

Any closing thoughts?  

Being a UK fan my entire life, the OLL program and the OLL/UofL staff made the decision to enroll at UofL much easier than I ever could have imagined! As I continue to further my education with UofL in the OLL program and beyond, I genuinely feel that I have made connections and found resources that will last a lifetime.  

We are grateful to Nick for his thoughtful answers to our questions and for taking the time to share his experience with us! You can learn more about the BS OLL degree and Project Management track here.