Beyond the Degree: The Value of Yale’s Non-Degree Programs

By Kristi Oki

Are you considering a non-degree program but unsure if it’s the right choice for you? Yale's non-degree programs offer a unique opportunity to advance your skills, often from the comfort of your own home, while learning from respected faculty and connecting with global peers. 

Non-degree programs from Yale provide a focused, applied learning experience, equipping you with current skills and knowledge to address challenges and make an impact in your field. Many programs allow you to earn a digital credential that you can share to showcase your achievement and support your career growth. 

Yale's non-degree programs are often delivered online, through a blend of live sessions and self-paced learning, without the time commitment of a traditional degree. This means you don't have to relocate to New Haven to benefit from learning from Yale’s expert faculty. The flexible format allows you to balance your professional and personal commitments while advancing your education. 

Additionally, these programs provide an opportunity to build connections with learners from all over the world, which is one of the things I enjoyed most about my own Yale experience. By engaging with peers, you gain valuable perspectives on how others are tackling industry challenges. You can expand your professional network and become part of a global community. 

Explore a non-degree program at Yale and consider taking the next step in your professional development journey! 

• Clean and Equitable Energy Development, from the Yale School of the Environment and Yale School of Management
• Executive Education, from the Yale School of Management
• Financing and Deploying Clean Energy, from the Yale School of the Environment and Yale School of Management
• Green Chemistry for Climate and Sustainability, from the Yale School of the Environment
• Tropical Forest Landscapes, from the Yale School of the Environment
• Urban Climate Leadership, from the Yale School of the Environment
• Medical Software and Medical Artificial Intelligence, from the Yale School of Medicine
• Climate Change and Health, from the Yale School of Public Health
• The Leader's Way, from the Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
• Youth Ministry Leadership, from the Yale Divinity School
• Summer Institute in Bioethics, from the Yale Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics

Kristi Oki is the Assistant Director of Learner Services at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning. Kristi is the product owner of GLASS, a Global Learner Access Support System for online non-degree programs at Yale. If you are interested in non-degree program support for functions like recruitment, enrollment, payment, and digital credentials, please reach out to Kristi.Oki@yale.edu