Help build healthier work environments
As an ergonomics student at UFred, you’ll gain the essential skills needed to design safer, more efficient workspaces that prioritize employee health and well-being. Our program focuses on equipping you with the expertise to identify and address workplace hazards, prevent injuries, and reduce the risks associated with prolonged working hours in poorly designed environments.
Through practical learning, you’ll develop the ability to analyze workstation layouts, assess ergonomic risks, and recommend improvements that align with best practices and industry standards. You'll also learn how to consult organizations and employees on optimizing work environment designs to improve productivity and overall workplace satisfaction.
Whether you’re advancing your career in occupational health and safety or branching into a new field, the Ergonomics Certificate will prepare you to make a meaningful impact on workplace design and employee well-being. You'll have the option to earn either a Certificate of Ergonomics or Applied Certificate of Ergonomics.
Program overviews
Ergonomics courses
2 total
Ergonomics duration
16 weeks
Ergonomics tuition
$1,900
(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
(paid all at once or one course at a time)
Applied Ergonomics format
Fully online
Application deadlines
March 28, 2025
August 8, 2025
*You'll need to apply at least 2 weeks before the start date.
Course start dates
April 28, 2025
September 2, 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$2,033
in total
*
US$1,356
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 guide you every step of the way—and help you navigate our entry requirements—to make applying simple.
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
Our online campus goes beyond traditional on-campus programs, offering opportunities to network with peers from across the country and diverse industries.
Resources
All of our services are available to you digitally: a library, a bookstore, support from advisors and peers, and instructor office hours.
