Improve Health Outcomes with Confidence
Empowering healthier individuals and communities starts with the knowledge and tools to promote lasting change.
With the Certificate in Health Promotion from University of the Cumberlands, you can learn to support behavior change, encourage physical activity, and improve public health through effective assessment and program design. This fully online program offers the flexibility to learn on your schedule, allowing you to balance your career and education while advancing your expertise. Through focused coursework, you’ll explore key areas like social determinants of health, program evaluation, and real-world applications that improve outcomes for individuals and communities. Whether you're expanding your qualifications or pursuing certification, this flexible program helps you make a difference in today’s evolving health landscape.
Programs & Requirements
Health Promotion Certificate
The Health Promotion Certificate Program at the University of the Cumberlands is a 12-credit-hour graduate-level online certificate designed to prepare students to master essential theories and practical application in the areas of health and fitness promotion. If you want to learn health promotion strategies such as positive behavior change facilitation and integrating physical activity for chronic disease prevention and intervention through health promotion program planning and evaluation for individuals and populations, this is the program for you.
Course Requirements
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to be admitted to the certificate in non-profit management program.
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Program Mission
The mission of the Health Promotion Graduate Certificate at Cumberlands is to equip professionals with the skills to plan, implement, and evaluate effective health and wellness initiatives.
Health Promotion Careers & Outcomes
*All statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Health Educator: $63,000
Health Educator: $63,000
Develops and implements individual and community health strategies.
Wellness Coordinator: $60,557
Wellness Coordinator: $60,557
Oversees wellness programs in all types of business, community, and healthcare settings.
Community Health Worker: $51,030
Community Health Worker: $51,030
Supports health promotion at the local level through roles related to outreach and advocacy.
Fitness and Health Program Manager: $106,427
Fitness and Health Program Manager: $106,427
Designs fitness plans for diverse populations.
Public Health Specialist: $143,852
Public Health Specialist: $143,852
Focuses on initiatives that promote disease prevention and education.
Patient Advocate: $50,267
Patient Advocate: $50,267
Work with patients to ensure they understand their options and the healthcare system.
Common Questions
A Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion is a focused, postgraduate credential designed to build practical and theoretical expertise in health education, wellness promotion, disease prevention, and community health strategies. The certificate provides graduate-level training for professionals who want to design, implement, and evaluate programs that improve individual and population health outcomes.
This certificate is ideal for healthcare professionals, educators, wellness coordinators, public health workers, and community leaders seeking specialized training in health promotion. It is also well-suited for individuals looking to advance their careers, transition into health-focused roles, or strengthen credentials for leadership positions in health and wellness organizations.
A Health Promotion Graduate Certificate can support roles such as health educator, wellness coordinator, community health worker, patient advocate, fitness and health program manager, and public health specialist. The credential strengthens qualifications for professionals working in healthcare systems, corporate wellness programs, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community health initiatives.
Most Health Promotion Graduate Certificate programs can be completed in six to twelve months, depending on course load and enrollment structure. The program is typically designed to accommodate working professionals who need flexibility while completing graduate-level coursework.
A Health Promotion Graduate Certificate is worth it for professionals seeking targeted, career-relevant training without committing to a full graduate degree. The certificate provides practical skills, current industry knowledge, and academic credibility that can lead to career advancement, expanded responsibilities, or preparation for further graduate study in public health or health sciences.
In many cases, credits earned in a Health Promotion Graduate Certificate may be applied toward a related master’s degree, such as public health, health education, or health sciences, subject to institutional policies. This allows students to build graduate credentials strategically while maintaining academic momentum.
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Julia Chaney
Dr. Elizabeth Christopher
Dr. Elizabeth Christopher
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