UMKC - The Bloch School

The Bloch School offers certificate programs in a flexible format that are designed for professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge in a specific area, or to earn credit toward a current or future degree at the Bloch School or UMKC.

Certificate in Financial Planning

This program prepares students to take the CFP ® examination, covering topics like tax planning, insurance, investments, and retirement planning.

Community Economic Development Certificate

The intent of this series of courses is to familiarize attendees with a structured, reliable process of community economic development, emphasizing urban redevelopment. The Certificate Program provides an exposure to revitalization techniques and the opportunity to explore application methods through active simulation exercises and community changing reinvestment approaches.

Fundraising Certificate

This program is designed to equip development officers, executive directors and others responsible for resource development with the skills necessary to increase funding sources for a wide variety of organizations.