Non-seminary undergraduate certificates at Kingdom Theological Seminary. Learn money, technology, and leadership skills you can use right away, then count your credits toward a degree.
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Skills that keep a calling strong.
Many leaders love people and Scripture, but they feel stuck with budgets, staff, software, and paperwork. Whether you first found us as Kingdom Builders Bible Seminary or as Kingdom Theological Seminary, these leadership certificate programs are built to help.
Each certificate is part of our undergraduate programs. Most take 6 to 12 months. They are different from our seminary certificates, which focus on Scripture and ministry. Here, you build the practical skills behind a healthy church, nonprofit, or business.
Learn how to run the business side of ministry and manage money with wisdom.
Many churches struggle because of missing business skills, not only missing theology. Learn about real estate, administration and operations, ministry financing, digital marketing, and church staffing.
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Every church needs a plan to sustain and grow. Learn the basics of a capital stewardship campaign and how to raise funds through an annual campaign.
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Money stress is common for church leaders. Learn key financial practices to manage your own money and your ministry's money with wisdom.
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Use the tools of today to work smarter and reach more people.
Learn the hardware and software that can help your team work faster and do more. You will explore ministry software and how to build a technology team.
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Reach people where they spend their time. Learn to use databases, social media, and media ministry design to share your message online.
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Build teams, start new works, and lead organizations that last.
Learn the full process of starting and running a nonprofit in the United States, following IRS rules. You will also see how nonprofits can support a church's outreach.
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Build the skills to design and run a ministry or organization well. This certificate looks at how to plan, organize, and lead with impact.
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Course details change, so request information for the current list.
Many new churches and ministries work much like new brands. This certificate teaches the skills to launch and grow one.
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The church world has changed a lot in the last few decades. Learn how to build a team with the skills you need for growing ministry.
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Course details change, so request information for the current list.
These certificates are made for busy adults who want to keep working and serving while they learn.
Months to finish a certificate.
Study from home, with courses that run eight weeks each.
New courses begin each month. See important dates.
Certificate credits can count toward an undergraduate degree.
These certificates were made to support the local church. Pastors, staff, and volunteers can learn together and carry out the church's vision with more skill. Not sure which ones fit? You can also ask us to personalize your certificate around your goals.
Want Bible and ministry training too? See our Kingdom Preaching certificate and other seminary options in our undergraduate seminary track.
Start now, finish later. Credits from certificate courses can be applied toward an undergraduate degree. Through our partnership with Southeastern University, you can move into accredited associate degrees, a BA degree, a BS, or a BBA. These bachelor degree programs and bachelor degree courses cover fields like business, leadership, psychology, and technology.
If you are comparing accredited seminary schools and university certificate programs, note that certificates are KTS training, and degrees are earned through SEU, which holds SACSCOC accreditation. Every school decides which credits it accepts, so ask an advisor how yours will transfer. Read about accreditation at KTS.
Later, many students explore graduate degree programs and graduate certificates, including master degree programs and the master divinity degree.
Dr. Dana Carson has served in ministry for more than 40 years and has written over 260 books and courses on the Kingdom. He believes prepared leaders need both strong Kingdom theology and strong practical skills. That belief shapes our theological studies and every certificate on this page.
Read Dr. Dana Carson's story, or meet the faculty and staff who teach our courses.
Check admission requirements, then submit your application.
Review tuition and fees for the certificate you choose.
Learn about financial aid and the Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Seminary programs focus on Scripture, theology, and ministry. Non-seminary programs build practical skills for careers and leadership, such as business, finance, technology, and nonprofit work, with Christian values.
Most take 6 to 12 months. Courses are online and new courses begin each month.
Yes. Credits from certificate courses can be applied toward an undergraduate degree, so you can start now and finish later.
Start with your biggest challenge. Tap a certificate at the top of this page to see its courses, or request information and an advisor will help you choose.
Visit our FAQ page, read student life stories, or plan a campus visit.
Apply today, or ask us which certificate fits your goals.