Program Overview

Introduction to the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Certificate Course

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Certificate Course is a 5-week program designed for current professionals and non-professional students contemplating a career in human reproductive medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, biomedical science, and other allied life science programs.

Program Details

The course is led by experienced instructors, including Dr. Michael Matilsky, PhD, HCLD, IVF Laboratory Director at PalmBeach Fertility and FIRST-IVF, Florida, USA, and Dr. Anthony Anderson, DHSc, ELD, CEO of EmbryoDirector, San Antonio, TX, and IVF Lab Director at PositIVF Clinic, San Antonio, TX.

Lecture Schedule

The course meets in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the FAU Boca Raton campus, with simulcasting provisions to the FAU Davie campus. A Remote Learning Option is available for out-of-state enrollees. The course is scheduled to take place from March 24th to April 23rd in the spring of 2026.

Program Benefits

The ART Certificate Course has been praised by past students for providing a valuable stepping stone into their careers. Students have reported gaining the background, confidence, and networking opportunities needed to turn their passion into real achievements.

Testimonials

• S.M., Junior Embryologist at NYU, credited the course with helping them secure their position, stating, "This class was definitely a huge stepping stone into my career and I appreciate the opportunity."
• N.C., Andrology Lab Supervisor at IVF-Florida, noted that "FAU's ART course opened the door to my career in IVF by giving me the background, confidence, and networking opportunities to turn my passion into real achievements."