The rapid and complex changes occurring in today's business world continue to place increasing demands on all levels of an organization. The University of California, San Diego Extension's professional certificates and courses provide students from a wide range of industries with the tools necessary to boost their careers and improve performance and profitability within their organization.
Whether you are starting, changing, or advancing your career, Extension gives you the opportunity to join a learning community of professionals and acquire real-world understanding of business practices from industry experts.
Get an introduction to urban planning and how the field has grown and changed since the 19th century. Explore the current impacts of planning and regulation in California and San Diego.
Next course session begins January 4th, 2010. Learn more
Online Courses
Log on and learn from home, work or any place that is convenient for you. Our online classes follow the same, high quality cirriculum as traditional on-site courses. Student and teacher interaction is also an integral part of the online experience.
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Portfolio Management
Learn the complexities of project portfolio management: define and implement strategic direction, provide proactive leadership, and determine metrics and reporting criteria.
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Introduction to Sustainability
Energy, water, transportation, natural resources, recycling ... discover the ways organizations are rethinking resource usage, eco-friendly practices, and long-term sustainability programs. Learn more
Leadership & Management Courses
Leadership skills are critical for success in any industry or career. Strengthen your leadership and management skills and choose a course that best fits your needs.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Discover how today’s socially-responsible companies enjoy a triple win: they attract investors, customers and top talent. Hear real cases of how organizations are developing new forms of leadership and integrating green practices and community activism into their business strategies.
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