Choose a certification for your profession. There are a variety of online certification programs. You may need a teaching license, medical billing and coding certification, or IT certifications in graphics, project management, testing or training. Certification programs even exist for computer software products such as Adobe or Microsoft.
Find a school with online certification programs and apply for admission. University of Phoenix is one school with a long list of certificate programs for different professions. Nova Southeastern University ranked first in online education, according to Online Education Database. They have both undergraduate and graduate certificate programs, including ESOL (English for speakers of other languages), Database Management Systems and Paralegal Studies.
Enroll and take the courses for your certification. Your online program should have a degree audit listing the classes you need for certification. For Adobe certified programs, visit their website to register for an exam. You can go to Microsoft's certification site to sign up for practice tests and a certification exam.
Complete all requirements in your classes and study hard for your final exam. Be aware of the score you need to qualify for certification. Once you pass your final exam, you can receive your certificate in the mail and add your certification to your resume.