Want to earn a certificate from a prestigious university? eCornell, a subsidiary of Cornell University, is currently offering online certificates in business fields such as finance, management, and human resources. Here's a blurb from the new eCornell profile over on About.com:

"The program is geared toward both mid-level professionals who want to expand their core business knowledge and executives looking to hone their strategic and managerial skills. Participants can sign up for individual courses or enroll in multi-course certificate programs.

eCornell bills itself as an "online learning company" (not a "school") and therefore maintains a pretty corporate ethos. Courses, which typically vary from about five to six hours of study over a two-week span, are designed for working professionals and can be completed at the participants' convenience. Courses are built primarily around case studies and simulated business scenarios, so the focus is on practical, everyday work situations."

Check out the full profile to learn more about eCornell's programs, admissions requirements, and tuition costs.