Online Graduate Outdoor Adventure Certificate Reach New Heights
Achieve New Heights with a Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Adventure Sports
If you love the outdoors and want to share that passion with others, then conferring Liberty’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Adventure Sport may be for you! Our program can help provide the foundation to advance your career in outdoor education, adventure sports, or outdoor leadership.
Learn how to create dynamic, meaningful adventure experiences for your clients. In this online certificate program, you will study the history and theory behind outdoor adventure sports management. You’ll also study how to design and oversee adventure education programs, advocate for outdoor recreation organizations, and navigate policies related to conservation and protected areas.
A career in outdoor recreation can help you build lasting relationships with others and show them the beauty of God’s creation. Partner with us and prepare to lead people on life-changing adventures!
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Outdoor Adventure Sports Certificate?
Liberty has been a leader in distance education since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. We want to help you achieve your career goals and use your skills in service to God and others.
At only 9 credit hours, you can earn this certificate in just 9 credit hours! Our Graduate Certificate in Outdoor Adventure Sports is an excellent alternative to a full-length master’s degree because it allows you to gain new skills while saving time and money.
If you later decide to further your education, credits from this certificate can transfer seamlessly into our MS in Sport Management – Outdoor Adventure Sport degree program. Our outdoor adventure certificate is offered 100% online, so you can complete your coursework from anywhere in the world!
What Will You Study in Our Outdoor Adventure Courses?
Our online outdoor education courses can help you navigate the administrative and management aspects of outdoor recreation. You’ll explore topics like land management, risk management, group dynamics, and community engagement. We offer training from industry experts who are committed to your success.
In this program, you’ll be taught how to:
- Analyze and address challenges facing the adventure sports field.
- Build community support for outdoor recreation organizations.
- Create experiential environments that promote the health, safety, and well-being of participants.
- Develop an outdoor education lesson for a chosen population.
- Explain and analyze policies related to wildlands, protected areas, and conservation.
- Navigate the legal aspects of an outdoor adventure sports business.
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Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Submit your application online or over the phone.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
