Professional & Continuing Education
Advance Your Career in Biotechnology and Healthcare
Hone your skills in the life sciences or healthcare industry with professional and continuing education programs at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI). Our degrees, certificates, and workshops offer interactive, short-term training and networking opportunities for both individuals and organizations through 100% online continuing education options.
The KGI curriculum provides technical competencies directly applicable to your current and future responsibilities. If you are a professional seeking career advancement or your company is looking to support employee growth, our flexible programs help you succeed.
Drive innovation in the fields of biotechnology and healthcare with online continuing education at KGI.
Why Choose Continuing Professional Education at KGI?
We are uniquely prepared to provide high-quality continuing education programs for healthcare and life science applications. Our programs are built to meet your personal career goals or specific organizational needs.
KGI’s online courses and degrees feature:
- Knowledgeable faculty with years of clinical experience and scientific expertise
- 100% online asynchronous and part-time options that make it easy to balance your career and training
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches that include team-based learning models and resources for highly specialized fields
- Supportive network of KGI alumni in leading roles across the healthcare and biotechnology industries
BY THE NUMBER
9%
Average salary increase for American workers who recently participated in an upskilling program
88%
Employers believe that professional certificates strengthen a candidate's job application
78%
Individuals work full-time while pursuing continuing professional education
Continuing Professional Education for Individuals
Our continuing education programs are designed for professionals who want to make a difference in their communities through work in biotechnology and healthcare. From certificate programs in biotechnology and medicine to online master’s degrees, we give you the tools to lead in the lab, the hospital, and the office. And many of our certificates are stackable, allowing you to customize the training to fit your goals. Move your career forward with graduate-level professional training at KGI.
Doctorates
Doctor of Medical Science & Doctor of Health Science
DMSc & DHSc
Designed for physician associates and other healthcare professionals who are ready to expand their expertise and advance into leadership, academic, or policy-making roles.
Learn MoreMaster's Degrees
Master of Biotechnology Management
MBM
Created for working professionals, the Master of Biotechnology Management allows you to advance your career goals by stacking specialty certificates in key business areas like regulatory affairs or supply chain.
Learn MoreMaster of Health Administration
MHA
The online Master of Health Administration offers stackable certificates and hands-on experience through unique opportunities like the community engagement capstone project, in which you solve real challenges in underserved communities.
Learn MoreCertificates
KGI offers business, leadership and healthcare administration certificates. Visit our Biotech and Healthcare Certificates page for the full list of certificates and how they can stack to earn your Master of Business and Management (MBM) or Master of Health Administration (MHA).
Workshops
Advanced Skill Training in Medical Assistance
KGI’s Advanced Skills Training in Medical Assisting workshop provides you with the technical skills and professional connections to secure a medical assistant (MA) position. Current KGI students gain access at a discounted rate of $750.
Learn MoreContinuing Professional Education for Organizations
Do you have multiple people in your organization who would benefit from KGI’s continuing professional education courses, certificates, or degrees? We work with you to form a cohort and establish a discount that benefits all parties. This company cohort model helps you build loyalty and attract and retain top talent.
Businesses that partner with KGI through a cohort model benefit from:
- Learning opportunities that target your organization's and employees’ needs
- Reduced tuition costs through a flat-rate pricing model
- Improved relationships between different departments and teams
- Customizable course offerings that produce specialized professionals and address workplace shortages
Company Cohort Model Discount Programs
You can access KGI’s company cohort model at a discounted rate when you enroll your organization in one of these programs:
- Doctor of Medical Science & Doctor of Health Science
- Master of Biotechnology Management
- Master of Health Administration
- Certificate in Bioscience Management
- Certificate in Healthcare Economics
- Certificate in Leadership
- Certificate in Regulatory Affairs
- Certificate in Community Health
- Certificate in Health Systems
- Certificate in Marketing
- Certificate in Operations
- Advanced Skill Training in Medical Assistance
Excel with KGI’s Continuing Education
Ready to advance your career and strengthen your team through professional and continuing education? Get started with KGI today.