Practice Management Certificate
Self-paced
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Full program description
5 Hours
Self-Paced
Earn a Certificate and Badge
Program Overview
The Practice Management Certificate is a fully online, asynchronous non-credit program designed to equip professionals across healthcare, legal, financial, and service sectors with essential business and operational skills. Drawing on Creighton University’s interdisciplinary expertise, this program offers a strong foundation in financial literacy, technology integration, leadership, and communication. Take the four core courses and your choice of one elective. Participants will also engage in discipline-specific content relevant to their profession.
Who Should Enroll
This program is ideal for professionals and students across various sectors who are preparing to lead, launch, or optimize a service-oriented practice:
- Healthcare Providers (e.g., doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists)
- Legal Professionals (e.g., attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants)
- Financial Experts (e.g., accountants, financial advisors)
- Consultants
It is also tailored to support students in professional schools where practice management competencies are essential for career readiness.
Program Instructors
Shelly Luger, RN, DNP, NE-A BC
Associate Professor, College of Nursing
Creighton University
Deyna C. Rouse, MSTax, MAC, CPA
Assistant Professor of Practice, Heider College of Business
Creighton University
Joy Doll OTD, OTR/L
Program Director & Associate Professor, Health Informatics
Creighton University
Julie Peterson, PT, DPT, EdD, FNAP
Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Creighton University
Patrick Patino, JD
Attorney, Patino Law Office LLC
Creighton University
Rebecca J. Metzger DDS, D.ABDSM,
Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry
Creighton University
Debra J. Ford, PhD
Associate Dean, College of Professional & Continuing Education
Creighton University
Tom Lenz, PharmD, FACLM
Professor, School of Medicine
Creighton University
Yosif Jabir DDS, MBA
FAGD
President at White Oak Family Dental
Former Clinical Professor at Midwestern University
What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain hands-on knowledge in the essential functions required to manage and grow a practice, including:
- Core principles of financial literacy and vendor selection
- Technology and AI tools to streamline operations
- Leadership and team management strategies for well-being and performance
- Communication and conflict resolution for client and team dynamics
- Specialized knowledge relevant to your field (e.g., dental coding, law office management)
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Practice Management Certificate, participants will be able to:
- Understand the operational requirements of running a professional practice
- Use financial and technological tools to make data-informed decisions
- Lead teams with a focus on well-being, accountability, and outcomes
- Navigate difficult conversations and resolve conflicts effectively
- Apply field-specific management skills aligned with professional standards
FAQ
Will I receive academic course credit for this program?
No, this is a non-credit certificate program designed for professional development.
How long is the program?
The program is flexible and self-paced, consisting of 4 foundational modules and discipline-specific modules.
Do I need to be part of a specific profession to enroll?
No, the program is open to anyone in a service-based profession. Discipline-specific modules may vary depending on your field.
What is the delivery format?
The program is delivered fully online and asynchronously, accessible anytime on your own schedule.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, participants who complete four foundational modules and one discipline-specific module will receive a Practice Management Certificate and a Digital Badge from Creighton University.
