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Program at a Glance

Program
Online Certificate
College(s)
College of Community Innovation and Education
18
Credit Hours
$327.32 Per Credit Hour
$1234.15 Per Credit Hour

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Strengthen Community Engagement and Public Collaboration

Today’s public challenges require leaders who can work with communities, facilitate dialogue and build partnerships across sectors. Our online Community Engagement graduate certificate is designed for students who want to understand how public participation shapes policy, administration and service delivery.

The Community Engagement graduate certificate is a strong fit for students interested in involving the public in the provision of government goods and services, including the policymaking process. It also supports students who plan to continue their education through UCF Online’s Master of Public Administration (MPA), where this area of study aligns with the community engagement specialization.

Why UCF Online?

The Community Engagement graduate certificate centers on the role of public participation in shaping policy, programs and services. Students learn how to facilitate dialogue, support collaboration and involve communities in decision-making processes.

The program aligns with the community engagement specialization in the Master of Public Administration (MPA), offering a pathway for students to continue developing skills in public participation and collaborative governance.

Delivered fully online, the coursework emphasizes practical approaches to building partnerships across government, nonprofit and community settings.

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Highlights

Offered 100% online
Ideal for students and working professionals

Application Deadlines

Fall
July 1
Spring
December 1

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Course Overview

The Community Engagement Graduate Certificate consists of 18 credit hours and provides students with a foundation in public participation, collaborative problem solving and community-centered leadership. Coursework is designed to prepare students to engage stakeholders, support public decision-making and address complex public challenges.

Foundations of Social Justice for Public Service

Explore the values, inequities and public-service responsibilities that shape meaningful community engagement.

Learn how to connect advocacy, policy and public-service goals to better support communities and advance equitable outcomes.

Develop facilitation and dialogue skills needed to involve the public in addressing complex community issues.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Facilitate public dialogue and collaborative problem solving
  • Understand the role of equity and social justice in public service
  • Support public participation in policymaking and service delivery
  • Build partnerships across community, nonprofit and government settings
  • Prepare for careers that depend on trust-building, communication and engagement

Career Projections

15,474

Annual Job
Openings

9.3%

Job Growth
Between
2024 - 2036

$100,400

Median Annual Earnings

Source: Lightcast™ . 2026

Career Opportunities

  • Community Engagement Specialist
  • Community Partnership Manager
  • Outreach Director
  • Policy Analyst
  • Public Affairs Coordinator
  • program manager