The Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence serves the capacity-building needs of nonprofit organizations in Northeastern Pennsylvania to help them meet their critical missions more effectively and to improve their impact throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Elevate Your Skills with eCornell
We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity for nonprofit professionals to enhance their leadership and technical skills through our partnership with eCornell. With over 215 online certificates available, including some of the latest in-demand programs like:
- Generative AI for Business Transformation Certificate
- Marketing AI Certificate
- AI Strategy Certificate
This partnership is designed to empower both current and emerging nonprofit leaders by providing access to world-class education at a fraction of the cost.
Heavily Discounted Rates
Through this initiative, the tuition cost for each eCornell course is 85% covered by capacity-building grant funds. This means that participants only pay:
- $100 per course
- 4-Course Certificate: $400 total
- 5-Course Certificate: $500 total
- 6-Course Certificate: $600 total
- 7-Course Certificate: $700 total
Note: If you enrolled in a course before May 1, 2024, your cost remains at the previous rate of $50 per course.
How to Get Started
We’ve streamlined the process to make it easy for you to take advantage of these opportunities.
Step One – Explore Your Options
Visit our special portal at eCornell Partnership Portal to browse the available courses. Whether you want to take a single course or work towards a certificate, there are over 215+ programs to choose from. For a full list of certificates and their associated courses, visit eCornell certificates.
Step Two – Apply FOR A COURSE
Once you’ve selected a course, head over to our SAF Application Portal to apply for a seat. Use the Access Code “ecornell” to begin your application. After submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with your approval status. You will not be able to officially register for a course until you have completed this application and approval process.
Step Three – Register for YOUR Course
Once approved, return to the eCornell Partnership Portal to select a start date for your course. Make sure the start date is within 90 days of your approval. Your registration will be reviewed within 2 business days.
Step Four – Begin YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY
Once registered, you’ll receive a welcome email from eCornell with instructions on how to start your course. This email will include details on course preparation, grading policies, and more.
Ready to Boost Your Career?
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to advance your skills and drive your nonprofit organization forward. Start exploring your options today!