PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES
At the PYT-UA Microcampus, learners can access Professional Development Certificates in critical fields like Indigenous Governance, Tribal Courts & Justice, Indigenous Data & Spectrum Sovereignty, Tribal Web Development, Tribal Gaming Regulation, Personal Finance, and Native Entrepreneurship.
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Enroll in a powerful, fully online certificate that equips you with real-world skills in tribal courts, Native law and policy, and justice administration — preparing you to shape equitable, sovereign justice systems for Native communities. You’ll learn from top legal scholars and practitioners covering federal Indian law, tribal civil and criminal procedures, family law, and courtroom administration.
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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
This course is designed to provide a strong foundation in the workings of tribal courts and justice systems for working professionals wishing to expand their knowledge of tribal court systems. This program prepares you for a wide range of tribal-justice related careers and teaches you the foundations of Native American law and policy. The curriculum covers topics ranging from federal Indian law, tribal courts, tribal criminal law, and tribal family law, all taught by industry leading faculty.
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Students pursuing this 9-credit certificate must complete three of the following four courses:
| check_box_outline_blank | 450A NALP | Native American Law and Policy |
| check_box_outline_blank | 467 CTPP | Tribal Courts Practice and Procedure |
| check_box_outline_blank | 468 CRLP | Tribal Criminal Law and Procedure |
| check_box_outline_blank | 469 FDRL | Native American Family and Domestic Relations Law |
network_wifi Fully Online
The courses are available fully online, offered over 7.5 weeks with flexible, asynchronous content. This means lectures are pre-recorded and accessible at your convenience, allowing you to balance work and study effectively. There's no requirement to be online at specific times, ensuring minimal disruption to your work schedule and family time.
TUITION-FREE FOR PYT $25 APPLICATION FEE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
mouse Artificial Intelligence, WEB DEVELOPMENT & Cybersecurity
Build the future of Indigenous technology. Learn AI tools and LLM development, protect communities through Tribal cybersecurity, and create government-issued NSN.gov websites that advance Indigenous data sovereignty, digital identity, and media rights on the internet.
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Law, Technology, & Governance
This course is open to all individuals who are eager to enhance their digital literacy, web development skills, and understanding of domain name governance. It is designed for individuals inspired to promote tribal sovereignty and advance tribal interests in the digital age.
FUKLY ONLINE CLASSES OVER ZOOM
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Cybersecurity skills for Tribal governments, departments, and professionals
Defend the digital future of Tribal Nations. This fully online course equips learners with hands-on skills in cybersecurity, cyber threat prevention, and safe technology practices to protect Tribal data, infrastructure, and community wellbeing.
FULLY ONLINE COMING UP asynchronous content
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Enforcing Indigenous Media rights & Digital Sovereignty
A specialized online course that examines the intersection of AI, Indigenous human rights, media law, and digital governance. Students gain tools to evaluate AI systems, challenge online misrepresentation, and advance Indigenous-led standards for data access, recognition, and consent.
FULLY ONLINE COMING UP CLASSES OVER ZOOM
currency_exchange Tribal Business, Gaming & Personal Finance Management
Build economic power and financial confidence for yourself and your community — launch a business, master personal finance, and understand the legal engines behind Tribal gaming and economic development.
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Law & Regulation
The course explores the various laws and regulations that federally recognized Tribes are required to follow in order to conduct Indian Gaming as a form of economic development. Key topics include Federal Indian Law and policy, the history and origins of Indian Gaming, as well as state and tribal agreements/relations related to gaming operations.
CLASSES IN-PERSON
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Personal Finance for Native Americans
This course cover topics such as organizing your finances and record-keeping, goal setting, budgeting, saving, using credit, understanding credit reports, and more. The course will utilize a Native centered curriculum to address the unique needs of Native American communities.
FULLY ONLINE CLASSES OVER ZOOM
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A Native Entrepreneur’s Guide to Results
A Native Entrepreneur’s Guide to Results (GTR) walks you through the full marketing funnel—the purchase cycle every consumer goes through, from awareness to loyalty. In this hands-on, step-by-step training, you’ll learn how to create an irresistible offer, study your competitors, find your niche, and confidently build your first online product.
FULLY ONLINE CLASSES OVER ZOOM
assessment Indigenous Public Health, Data & Spectrum Sovereignty
The courses explore how Tribal Nations protect public health through community-driven systems, Indigenous data governance, and control of digital and spectrum resources — advancing self-determination, protection, and Nation-building.
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Foundations of Indigenous Public Health
This course explores the foundations of Indigenous public health. Topics will include key public health issues affecting Indigenous communities, such as youth health, maternal health, caregiving, and cancer. The course will also cover Indigenous systems alignment, a growing practice in public health, as well as sovereignty and self-determination in relation to data through the lens of data for governance.
CLASSES IN-PERSON
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Indigenous Data and Spectrum Sovereignty
This course examines the role of Indigenous data as an exercise of sovereignty in Indigenous governance and self-determination. It will dually explore data collected internally by tribes and Native communities, and information collected by external sources.
CLASSES IN-PERSON