Volunteer Management Certificate Program

Welcome

Non-profit organizations are becoming increasingly dependent on volunteers to help achieve the mission of their organizations, and the need for well-trained managers of volunteers continues to escalate.

The Volunteer Management Certificate Program (VMCP) is a four-course online training program that focuses on practical real-life learning exercise and provides "basic training" for managers of volunteers in the following key areas:

• Recruiting
• Training
• Supervision
• Evaluation and recognition

The certificate program offers an economical alternative to other learning formats such as conferences, workshops, and classroom instruction.

Learn from Industry Leaders

The courses were designed and are taught by respected leaders in the field of volunteer management. Students receive personalized feedback from instructors who have years of real-world experience.

Convenient Online Format

• Access courses when it’s most convenient for you, 24/7.
• Begin courses at any time. (Not quarter or semester based.)
• Interact with fellow students and faculty through online discussion groups.

Who Should Enroll

• The VMCP program is designed especially for members of the volunteer community looking to enhance their knowledge of the field and interested in learning about new trends.
• Newcomers to the field and those who have had limited formal training in volunteer management also will find these courses invaluable and a great way to learn the basics to "hit the ground running"!

Benefits

Completing the program will help you

• build an effective volunteer strategy.
• advance your career.
• make contacts within the volunteer community.

Professionals with advanced skills or who have been in the field more than five years will benefit from the advanced program (VCMP Advanced Program).