Students earn this certificate after successfully completing a minimum of 12 credits. A unique feature of the certificate is that students are required to put into practice what they learn in the classroom by leading an improvement team within their organization.
Coursework is offered online and the program can be completed in five terms, attending part time.
Currently, the Performance Improvement Certificate is not accepting new applications for the 2013-2014 academic year. Please contact Katy Korchik at korc0004@umn.edu if you have questions.
Thank you for considering the Public Health Certificate in Performance Improvement and the University of Minnesota.






Bill Riley is the Director of the Performance Improvement Certificate. He is an Associate Dean in the School of Public Health and an Associate Professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management.