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Belmont, NC, October 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Belmont Abbey College announces the addition of two new certification programs to its academic lineup in January 2022. The Business Basics and Leadership certificates offer flexible, affordable paths for students seeking to strengthen their foundations or get to the next level in their careers. As part of the Abbey Online program offerings, these certifications provide leading-edge skills and teach students how to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

“At Belmont Abbey, we tailor digital learning to fit our students’ needs, from flexible programs and affordable materials to support from academic advisors every step of the way,” said Dr. Brad Frazier, Chair and Associate Professor of Business at Belmont Abbey College. “Our students can achieve their academic goals online without compromising the benefits of traditional in-person learning.”

The Certificate in Business Basics addresses working professionals who find themselves in need of a grounding in business principles for their current or future jobs. Designed for the technical professional, this certificate provides an introduction to key business principles including accounting, finance, business communication. Business Basics delivers a solid foundation in basic business principles and allows students to position themselves to take on additional roles or new positions at the workplace.

“We believe in education that focuses on the whole person,” said Frazier. “Now more than ever, it’s important that we help our graduates build the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and morals necessary to thrive in the classroom and beyond. We are building future leaders, and we take that role seriously.”

The Certificate in Leadership allows students to obtain training in the field of leadership from experienced and exceptional faculty at Belmont Abbey College. In this program, students gain insight, knowledge, and experiences that are applicable in the workplace from day one. The curriculum focuses on leadership theory, organizational change, business communication, and other pertinent topics in a five-module, fifteen-week structure.

Belmont Abbey’s holistic liberal arts programs and degrees don’t just prepare students for their first jobs; they prepare them for the future.

To learn more about the Business Basics Certification Program, visit https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/academics/majors-degrees/business-basics/

To learn more about the Leadership Certification Program, visit https://belmontabbeycollege.edu/academics/majors-degrees/leadership/