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At the postsecondary level, diploma programs are usually short-term and less comprehensive than associate's degree programs. Community colleges offer diploma programs as educational opportunities for students who aren't pursuing full-time degrees.

Diploma programs usually consist of several courses in a specific subject area or skill and can lead you toward entry-level employment in a professional field.

At many institutions, 'certificate' is the preferred term for an award given out to non-degree-seeking students who have completed a postsecondary education program. Depending on the academic institution, the aforementioned description of a diploma could also apply to a certificate. Certificate programs could also involve taking a series of courses within a diploma program. Additionally, certificates are available at the post-baccalaureate level. If you're looking into academic programs at a certain school.