Professional Development Certificates

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. This course is designed for Native entrepreneurs who are ready to launch a business using Systeme.io, a free, all-in-one platform that requires zero coding or prior business experience. All you need is vision, dedication, and the willingness to learn.

This course is a unique opportunity to enhance your ability to manage your finances and take the first step towards your financial goals. The course includes four virtual sessions (you can watch and participate at home on your computer or smartphone!) covering 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.

The PYT-UA Microcampus offers a 6-credit Continuing Education Certificate (CEC) in Indigenous Governance, covering a wide array of pressing topics in Indigenous governance, rights, and economic, community, and leadership development.

The Professional Development Certificate in Tribal Courts and Justice Administration is designed to provide a strong foundation in the workings of tribal courts and justice systems for working professionals wishing to. 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.

Law, Technology, & Governance

This course offers essential knowledge for creating websites specifically tailored for the Native American community. It addresses the unique opportunity for federally and state-recognized tribes to use the ".nsn.gov" domain, reflecting their status as the "Government". Students will gain an understanding of the specific rules and procedures for registering an "nsn.gov" domain name, alongside insights into global domain name registrations and dispute resolution policies and how tribal intellectual property rights intersect with commercial domain name registrations.

The course will explore 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.

The demand for Indigenous data is increasing in Indian Country as tribes engage in economic, social, and cultural development on a rapid scale. Additionally, tribes seek methods to protect their cultural and proprietary information. This course will examine 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.

Law & Training

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.

This course will explore 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. Additionally, students will learn about program development based on community needs and assets.