Master Certificate Programs
- Administrative Tools
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Tools
- Desktop Publishing
- Dynamic Web Development
- Electronic Commerce
- Management Professional
- Professional Editing
- Publications Management
- Publishing Professional
- Web Content Professional
- Web Design
- Web Development
Master Certificate programs are designed to give the student an in-depth and complete knowledge of a particular skill set. You will come out of the program with a set of career skills and certification to show employers and clients that you have the knowledge they need.
We accept Master Certificate applications from all interested individuals. Admission is based on professional experience, previous courses taken (either at EEI or elsewhere), and the potential of the student. Students may progress through their course of study at their own pace, but they must complete the required courses and electives within a 24-month period from the start of the program. It is not necessary to pay for the complete program in advance, but those who do pay in full before finishing the first 25 percent of the classes receive a 15 percent discount.
Administrative Tools 
Required courses + 3 electives
Whether you want to be an office manager, an administrative assistant, or an executive secretary, this certificate will give you the sound foundation you'll need to get started.
Required Courses- Adobe Acrobat I
- Comprehensive Proofreading
- Design for Presentations
- Editorial Skills for Non-Editors
- Effective Business Writing
- Microsoft Excel I
- Microsoft PowerPoint I
- Microsoft Word I
- Microsoft Word II
- Microsoft Word III
- Strategies of Effective Writing
- Adobe InDesign I OR QuarkXPress I
- Adobe InDesign II OR QuarkXPress II
- Creating Successful Newsletters
- Effective Presentation Techniques: Public Speaking
- Intensive Review of Grammar
- Web Page Development I
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Adobe Creative Suite 
Required courses + 3 electives
EEI Professional Certificate Programs are an ideal way for organizations to invest in their employees. By adding to your skill sets, your employer will not only gain a more valuable and versatile employee, but you will increase your chances for additional opportunities and advancement. As they say, knowledge is power!
Required Courses- Adobe Acrobat I
- Adobe Acrobat II
- Adobe Dreamweaver I
- Adobe Dreamweaver II
- Adobe Illustrator I
- Adobe Illustrator II
- Adobe InDesign I
- Adobe InDesign II
- Adobe Photoshop I
- Adobe Photoshop II
- Adobe Acrobat Section 508 Accessibility
- Adobe Dreamweaver III
- Adobe Dreamweaver with Advanced CSS
- Adobe Illustrator III: Classic Art Techniques
- Adobe InDesign III
- Adobe Photoshop III: Tips & Tricks
- Adobe Photoshop Digital Mastery I
- Digital Photography Techniques
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Adobe Tools 
Required courses + 4 electives
Take command of these essential tools that are establishing the standard for desktop and Web publishing. The Master Certificate requires familiarity with all Adobe tools and proficiency in two specific areas.
Required Courses- Adobe Acrobat I
- Adobe After Effects I
- Adobe Illustrator I
- Adobe InDesign I
- Adobe Photoshop I
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Dreamweaver I
- Adobe Flash I
- Adobe Acrobat II
- Adobe FrameMaker I
- Adobe Illustrator II
- Adobe Illustrator III: Classic Art Techniques
- Adobe InDesign II
- Adobe Photoshop II
- Adobe Photoshop III: Tips & Tricks
- Adobe Photoshop Digital Mastery I
- Adobe Photoshop Digital Mastery II
- Adobe Photoshop for Photography
- Web Graphics with Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady
- Adobe Dreamweaver II
- Adobe Flash II
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Desktop Publishing 
Required courses + 3 electives
Desktop publishers are the people who take content and make it look good for newsletters, brochures, direct mail, catalogs—the list is endless. In the Master Certificate in Desktop Publishing program, you will acquire the skills and tools necessary to succeed in this exciting field. Attention to detail and computer literacy are critical for a career in the desktop publishing field.
Required Courses- Adobe Acrobat I
- Adobe Illustrator I
- Adobe Photoshop I
- QuarkXPress I or Adobe InDesign I
- QuarkXPress II or Adobe InDesign II
- Typography and Font Management
- Adobe Photoshop II
- Visual Design I
- Visual Design II
- Adobe Acrobat II
- Adobe Dreamweaver I
- Adobe Illustrator II
- Adobe Photoshop III: Tips & Tricks
- Comprehensive Proofreading
- Creating Successful Newsletters
- Intensive Introduction to Copyediting
- Layout Software Basics
- Project Management for Publications
- Web Page Development I
- Web Page Development II
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Dynamic Web Development 
Required courses + 2 electives
More and more Web sites are relying on pages dynamically generated from content stored in databases rather than on traditional, static HTML pages. This makes content management as simple as maintaining the database and saves hours of work otherwise spent editing individual HTML files. The Master Certificate in Dynamic Web Development program focuses on technologies such as CGI scripts, Active Server Pages, and Allaire ColdFusion. Students completing the program will have a solid command of the concepts of Web-based applications programming.
Required Courses- Active Server Pages I
- Cascading Style Sheets I
- Integrating Forms and Databases on the Web
- Introduction to PHP
- Java for Non-Programmers
- JavaScript for Non-Programmers
- Adobe ColdFusion I
- Adobe ColdFusion II
- Programming Boot Camp
- Web Page Development I
- Web Page Development II
- Web Page Development III
- Microsoft Access I
- Microsoft Access II
- Project Management for Web Development
- XML Development I
- XML Development II
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E-Commerce 
Required courses + 4 electives
E-commerce is here and will become a critical component of every business and institution. The Master Certificate in E-Commerce program provides you with the essential skills to develop and manage a Web site that does business. Real business.
Required Courses- Adobe ColdFusion I
- Integrating Forms and Databases on the Web
- Introduction to Information Design
- Online Marketing and Search Engine Optimization
- Project Management for Web Development
- Web Design
- Web Page Development I
- Web Page Development II
- Web Page Development III
- Adobe ColdFusion II
- Active Server Pages I
- Cascading Style Sheets I
- Introduction to PHP
- JavaScript for Non-Programmers
- XML Development I
- XML Development II
- XML Development III
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Management Professional 
Required courses + 1 elective
Great managers can lead their employees to be effective and efficient in completing projects. The Management Professional certificate will provide you the necessary skills to successfully manage a team. You will learn to communicate with employees, handle crisis situations, market your company and services, and manage projects with your team of employees. Along the way, you'll meet with fellow management professionals and be introduced to real life situations.
Required Courses- Effective Business Writing
- Effective Presentation Techniques: Public Speaking
- Improving Editing Skills
- Introduction to Project Management
- Managing the Publications Department
- Project Management for Publications
- Project Management for Web Development
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Professional Editing 
Required courses + 3 electives
Editing is the fine art of taking an author's ideas and concepts and turning them into clean, crisp text. As communications in various media increase, the need for clear writing is ever more critical. In the Master Certificate in Professional Editing program, you will acquire the ability to translate information into smooth, readable prose. Attention to detail and the ability to work well with others are critical traits for this profession.
Required Courses- Advanced Editing
- The Designing Editor
- Improving Editing Skills
- Intensive Introduction to Copyediting
- Intensive Review of Grammar
- Project Management for Publications
- Substantive Editing
- Scientific Editing
- Creating Successful Newsletters
- Editing Stronger Magazines
- Indexing I
- Indexing II
- Quality Control in Publications
- Strategies of Effective Writing
- Style Summit
- Technical Writing
- Web Page Development I
- Web Page Development II
- Web Page Development III
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Publications Management 
Required courses + 3 electives
Managing a publications department isn't a job for the faint of heart. Those who succeed must be motivators, marketers, and budget analysts-all rolled into one. In EEI's Master Certificate in Publications Management program, you'll master the basics of management. Then you'll learn to manage risk, handle legal and ethical issues, and hone your abilities in finance and marketing. Along the way, you'll meet with experienced publications managers who will share with you their strategies for turning setbacks into successes!
Required Courses- Becoming a Publications Manager
- Creating Successful Newsletters
- Design for Presentations
- Introduction to Project Management
- Managing the Publications Department
- Project Management for Publications
- Quality Control in Publications
- Microsoft PowerPoint I
- Project Management for Streaming, DVD, and Multimedia
- Project Management for Web Development
- Technical Writing
- Typography and Font Management
- Web Design
- Web Page Development I
- Web Page Development II
- Web Page Development III
- Writing News
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Publishing Professional 
Required courses only
Completing the Publishing Professional Master Certificate will position you for career advancement in the publishing field. The Publishing Professional Certificate is also awarded to those who complete the Publishing Professional Institute. The designation of Advanced Publishing Professional can be earned upon graduation from the Institute and completion of an approved internship.
Required Courses- Comprehensive Proofreading*
- The Designing Editor
- Intensive Introduction to Copyediting
- Layout Software Basics
- Production Techniques and Technology
- Project Management for Publications
- Substantive Editing I
- Typography and Font Management
- Visual Design I
- Web Page Development I
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Web Content Professional 
Required courses + 3 electives
- Accessible Web Design
- Adobe Acrobat I
- Adobe Photoshop I
- Comprehensive Proofreading
- Improving Editing Skills
- Intensive Introduction to Copyediting
- Intensive Review of Grammar
- Online Marketing and Search Engine Optimization
- Project Management for Web Development
- Visual Design I
- Web Design
- Web Page Development I
- Adobe Dreamweaver I or Microsoft FrontPage
- Active Server Pages I
- Adobe Illustrator I
- Advanced Editing
- Cascading Style Sheets I
- Copywriting I
- Copywriting II
- JavaScript for Non-Programmers
- Scientific Editing
- Strategies of Effective Writing
- Technical Writing
- Visual Design II
- XML Development I
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Web Design 
Required courses + 3 electives
Publishing on the Internet is changing at the speed of light. The Master Certificate in Web Design program will give you the skills necessary to compete in this fast-growing medium. Creativity and a love of working with graphics, layout, and colors are a must.
Required Courses- Accessible Web Design
- Adobe Dreamweaver I or Microsoft FrontPage
- Adobe Flash I
- Adobe Illustrator I
- Adobe Photoshop I
- Project Management for Web Development
- Web Page Development I
- Web Page Development II
- Web Page Development III
- Adobe Acrobat I
- Adobe ColdFusion I
- Adobe Dreamweaver II
- Adobe Dreamweaver III
- Macromedia Flash II
- Macromedia Flash III
- Adobe Illustrator II
- Adobe Photoshop II
- Cascading Style Sheets I
- Introduction to PHP
- Project Management for Streaming, DVD and Multimedia
- XML Development I
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Web Development 
Required courses + 3 electives
From the static pages of only five years ago to the streaming video, sound, and e-commerce of today, the Web's capabilities have increased exponentially. The technology behind what the viewer sees is complex and rapidly changing. The Master Certificate in Web Development program shows you how graphics and technology combine to create functional Web pages. Familiarity with programming and using databases is essential for this certificate.
Required Courses- Adobe Acrobat I
- Adobe ColdFusion I
- Adobe Dreamweaver I
- Adobe Photoshop I
- Cascading Style Sheets I
- Introduction to PHP
- JavaScript for Non-Programmers
- Microsoft Access I
- Project Management for Web Development
- Web Page Development I
- Web Page Development II
- Web Page Development III
- XML Development I
- XML Development II
- Accessible Web Design
- Active Server Pages I
- Adobe ColdFusion II
- Adobe Director I
- Adobe Director II
- Cascading Style Sheets II
- Java for Non-Programmers
- Adobe Fireworks I
- Microsoft Access II
- Structured Query Language (SQL) I
- Structured Query Language (SQL) II
- Web Design
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