College Jam 2023

UR Offers Professional Development, Too!

At the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, we meet the learning needs of Richmond’s working professionals. From easy access and ample parking to convenient online and evening classes, we make a University of Richmond educational experience accessible — and affordable, too.

Welcome to ChamberRVA College Jam 2023. We work for you!

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Earn a Valued Credential in an Online Boot Camp

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Coding Boot Camp
24-week online Coding Boot Camp prepares you to be a full-stack web developer, covering both front-end and back-end coding skills.
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Cybersecurity Boot Camp
24-week online Cybersecurity Boot Camp takes a multidisciplinary approach to information technology, networking and modern information security.
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Data Analytics Boot Camp
24-week online Data Analytics Boot Camp empowers you to gain the knowledge and skills to conduct robust analytics on a host of real-world problems.

Jumpstart Your Career with a Professional Certificate

GIS Professional Certificate
Our 26-week GIS Professional Certificate provides the GIS mapping and technology skills to sit for an Esri certification exam.
Beer Brewer Professional Certificate
Our 9-month Beer Brewer Professional Certificate prepares you to work in the craft brewing industry or advance your career in a brewery.
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Interior Decorating Professional Certificate
Our 7-month Interior Decorating Professional Certificate provides the training and hands-on practice to enter or advance in the interior decorating field.
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Campaign Management Professional Certificate
Our semester-long nonpartisan Campaign Management Professional Certificate prepares you to contribute to and manage a political campaign at any level.
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Grassroots Lobbying & Advocacy Professional Certificate
Our semester-long Grassroots Lobbying & Advocacy Professional Certificate prepares you to develop and manage a issues-based lobbying and advocacy efforts.

Earn Industry-Recognized Certifications

SHRM Learning System
Our semester-long SHRM Learning System is provided by the Society for HR Management (SHRM) and prepares you for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
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Personal Fitness Trainer
Our 5-week accredited Personal Fitness Trainer program, offered in partnership with W.I.T.S., prepares you to become a Certified Personal Trainer.
AASDN Nutrition Specialist
Our Nutrition Specialist Certification course, offered in partnership with the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN), prepares you to take the certification exam.

Schedule a 30-minute virtual meeting with our program coordinator to discuss your professional learning needs
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Earn a Degree or Academic Certificate

Complete a bachelor’s degree with transfer credits. Earn a post-bachelor’s certificate as an add-on credential. Or start a master’s degree to advance your knowledge and skills. Earn a Richmond degree for less than you think. Review annual cost of attendance (COA) for SPCS degree-seeking students.

$1,725

Cost for a 3-hour undergrad course, 2023-24

$2,163

Cost for a 3-hour graduate course, 2023-24

Make an online appointment with our student recruiter to develop a personalized education plan