Help build healthier work environments
As an ergonomics student at UFred, you’ll learn to focus on developing crucial ergonomic skills to address workplace safety, prevent injuries, and minimize the risks of prolonged working hours in an inadequate working environment.
Tackle and analyze workstation design - and gain a holistic understanding of how to consult organizations and employees on work environment design topics
Program overviews
Ergonomics courses
2 total
Ergonomics duration
16 weeks
Ergonomics tuition
$1,900 in total
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Ergonomics format
Fully online
Applied Ergonomics courses
3 total
Applied Ergonomics duration
32 weeks
Applied Ergonomics tuition
$2,850 in total
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Applied Ergonomics format
Fully online
Application deadlines
December 6, 2024
March 28, 2025
*You'll need to apply at least 2 weeks before the start date.
Course start dates
January 6, 2025
April 28, 2025
Course schedule & details
In both the certificate and applied certificate tracks, you’ll take two foundational courses.
As an applied certificate student, you’ll also take a guided practicum, giving you additional professional experience to round out your studies.
The UFred School of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
Our School of OHS offers online Associate Degrees, courses, certificates and diploma program options, allowing you to get certification and position yourself as a capable occupational safety practitioner.
US$2,046
in total
*
US$1,364
in total
*
Paying by course: $950 per course
Need Assistance?
Our Program Advisors are happy to help with any questions about your degree, diploma or certificate, whether it’s admissions requirements, the application process, or tuition fees.
Service Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm ET
Entry requirements
We’ll advise you every step of the way – and help you understand our undergraduate, master’s and MBA entry requirements – to make applying easy.
Our online model
Fair pricing
Thanks to our fully online teaching environment, we can charge less for our programs while still offering you a high-value educational experience.
Freedom to learn
Online learning means having more freedom: no need to travel, no need to attend multiple classes during business hours.
Online campus
You'll get the same education, networking and collaboration opportunities on-campus programs offer - through our online campus.
Resources
All of our services are available to you digitally: a library, a bookstore, support from advisors and peers, and instructor office hours.
