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UC San Diego Extension offers more than 100 certificates in a wide range of fields from data mining to copyediting to medical coding and beyond. Explore what certificate is right for you.

Accounting

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Additive Manufacturing

Originally used for rapid prototyping, Additive Manufacturing (AM) has evolved into what we know today as 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing is the process of joining materials, layer upon layer, to create an object from a 3D model. Typically, these 3D...
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ADMET Process

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling

Professionals working in the field of chemical dependency have one of the most demanding and challenging jobs in all of healthcare. The combination and variety of skills called upon each day in professional practice necessitates a diverse educational...
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Applied Bioinformatics

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Art and the Creative Process

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Biostatistics

Biostatistics is an indispensable tool for improving our understanding of biological processes and has a direct impact in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmacological and biotechnological products. Biostatistians can be found beyond pharmacological and...
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Biotechnology Project Management

During this trying time brought on by COVID-19, UC San Diego Extension remains committed to helping you achieve your goals. All courses within this certificate program are offered entirely in an online asynchronous format.

The...
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Blockchain Applications for Healthcare

UC San Diego Extension and the UC San Diego School of Medicine in collaboration with Lipscomb University have developed the Blockchain Applications in Healthcare certificate program for learners on the cutting‐edge of the rapidly evolving technology curve...
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Brewing

***In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the UC San Diego Extension Brewing Program is transitioning as many courses to a remote format as possible. Please see the certificate matrix for course offerings or contact brewing@ucsd.edu...
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Business Analysis Tools and Strategies

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Business Intelligence Analysis

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Business Management

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C# Programming

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C/C++ Programming

C and C++ are two of the most popular languages for applications where speed, efficiency, and compact executable code size are major considerations. Usages range from the simplest embedded microcontrollers, to games, multimedia applications, compilers, and...
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CAD/BIM

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Career Advising

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Case Management

Case management is one of the fastest growing segments in the healthcare industry, with today’s professional case managers working in a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, private practice, mental health, insurance, workers compensation...
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CEQA Practice

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is one of California's most significant environmental laws. The law requires state and local agencies to analyze environmental impacts of a proposed project and adopt feasible alternatives and mitigation...
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Children’s Book Illustration

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Children’s Book Writing

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Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training

The San Diego Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training Consortium Program (San Diego CLS Training Program) is a comprehensive 12 month full-time program of instruction in the field of clinical laboratory medicine and technology. In 2021, the program will...
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Clinical Trials Administration

UC San Diego Extension Clinical Trials Administration Five- Day Intensive course is the premier clinical research training program in its field. Curriculum is developed around the latest regulations that are updated daily and will expose you to today's...
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Clinical Trials Design and Management

Conducting clinical research is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of new drugs, biologics and medical devices. Following pre-clinical development, clinical trials require careful planning and cooperation among a variety of professionals within the...
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College Counseling

The UC San Diego Extension Program in College Counseling is designed to bring participants the latest in college counseling techniques and to emphasize the personal dimension of working with families during one of their most crucial transitional experiences...
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Communication Design

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Communications Software Development for Distributed Energy Resources

Our certificate in Communication Software Development for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) addresses the shortage of professionals in the technology field of Renewable Energy, DER, and related professional standards and specifications. In the energy space...
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Content Marketing

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Copyediting

Copyediting, also known as copy editing—especially nonfiction editing—is one of today's most marketable skills for freelance work. In today's economy, creating a career with flexibility and mobility appeals to many people. Copy editors are...
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Creative Writing

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Data Mining for Advanced Analytics

Our Specialized Certificate in Data Mining for Advanced Analytics provides you with the skills to design, build, verify, and test predictive data models to make data-driven decisions in any industry.

Modern databases can contain massive amounts of...
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Database Management

Database Managers are primarily responsible for creating new databases or upgrading existing databases for large or small companies. They perform maintenance on databases, check data accessibility and troubleshoot problems with new systems as needed. Database...
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Digital Health

Learn about the evolving Digital Healthare industry
The Digital Health certificate program represents a collaboration between UCSD, the UCSD School of Medicine and expert indusrtry practitioners. The new...
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Digital Marketing

The Specialized Certificate in Digital Marketing gives students the training needed to become a skilled professional in the marketing field. This program is designed to provide practical knowledge in digital, content, social, mobile, and data-driven marketing...
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Digital Signal Processing

Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques and methodology have been widely employed in many applications including video/audio/data communications and networking, medical imaging and computer vision, speech synthesis and coding, digital audio and video, and...
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Drug Discovery and Development

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E-Discovery and Litigation Technology

In response to the increased automation of legal processes, huge volumes of electronic data, and growth of large-scale, complex litigation, a new occupation on the legal field has emerged: the Litigation Technology Professional. This cutting...
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Embedded Systems Engineering

The Embedded Systems Engineering Professional Certificate provides technical professionals with the skills to design embedded systems. With increasing levels of hardware integration, faster processing capability and decreasing cost of embedded processors, new...
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Facilities Management

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Fire Protection Engineering

Through education and experience, Fire Protection Engineers (FPE), develop fire science skills necessary for protecting society from fire and its effects. The field of fire protection covers a gamut of areas including water-based suppression systems...
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Front End Development

Note: During this trying time, UC San Diego Extension remains committed to helping you achieve your goals. Because this program is in an entirely online format, no changes have been necessary. Our classes will continue to run as scheduled.
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Functional Safety Engineering for Automotive

Automotive engineering, and especially autonomous mobility is a very promising field that involves numerous players, ranging from vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), automotive suppliers (Tier 1s), specific autonomous mobility solution providers (Tier 2s), to wide...
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Functional Safety Fundamentals for Automotive

Rapid development in technology has increase the usage of complex systems in every sphere of our lives. Smart systems including sophisticated hardware and software control our cars, airplanes, factories, traffic lights, and cooking recipes. As a result, the...
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Fundraising and Development

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Geographic Information Systems

Our Specialized Certificate in Geographic Information Systems provides you with the skills to store, analyze, and visualize geographic and spatial data.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow businesses and organizations to leverage spatial and...
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Gifted and Talented Education

UCSD Extension's Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education offers training for educators who want to teach and develop programs for gifted and talented students. The program meets training requirements for educators, counselors, psychologists,...
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Graphic and Web Design

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Healthcare Financial Analysis

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Healthcare Revenue Cycle

Revenue cycle is a necessary process in all U.S. healthcare delivery systems to collect revenue for healthcare services provided. Recently, more emphasis has been placed on having qualified staff working in these areas to ensure an effective and efficient...
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Human Resource Management

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HVAC Systems Design and Control

This program provides a focused, concentrated study of the latest available technology in the design, calculation, and practical applications of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Classes focus on...
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Institutional Research

Data is becoming increasingly critical at a community college and university level. Leaders of academic institutions want to see greater data from enrollment numbers, student retention, graduation rates, and program details.

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Integrative Nutrition

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Intellectual Property

As defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization: "Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.

The Intellectual Property...
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iOS Programming

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Java Programming

Java remains one of the most sought after skills in the field of Information Technology. Java continues to grow faster than any other computer language or development environment. Java is a simple, object-oriented, platform-independent language, that can be...
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Lactation Consultant: Pathway 1

This Lactation Consultant Pathway 1 professional certificate program expands the clinical knowledge of the breastfeeding professional who interfaces with the breastfeeding client by understanding problems of clinical management.

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Lactation Consultant: Pathway 2

Applications for Spring 2022 will be accepted between October 18 - November 30, 2021. Please note the following:

With the exception of the Lactation Education Counselor (LEC) course, all prerequisites must be...
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Leadership and Teamwork

In today’s job market, an increasing number of companies seek candidates with strong "soft skills" to complement their technical skills and expertise. Regardless of the field, qualities such as solid communication skills, self-awareness, time...
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Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belt

Get Ready - Fall Programs Begin this September!
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Machine Learning Methods

Our Specialized Certificate in Machine Learning Methods will introduce students to the subject matter using a variety of tools including: Linear Algebra, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, and Deep Neural Networks (DNN).

Machine Learning is an...
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Marketing

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Mechanical Analysis and Design

Today’s sophisticated products require ever advancing mechanical systems and components. High-tech companies, such as Apple, Google and Amazon, are looking for mechanical engineers with an understanding of new materials and their application.
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Medical Coding

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Medical Writing

Professional Certificate in Medical Writing

The demand for medical writing professionals is growing significantly. So, too is the supply of individuals with...
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Paralegal Studies (ABA Approved)

Today, paralegals are in demand not only in law offices but also in a wide variety of organizations, including consumer groups, corporations, courts, government agencies, health care facilities, insurance...
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Photography: Images and Techniques

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Play Therapy

Summer and fall 2021 courses: The safety and health of our students, instructors, and staff is of the utmost importance to the Healthcare department at UCSD Extension. Due to the concerns and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Play...
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Power Systems Engineering

Power systems engineering, is the study in engineering that deals with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electric power and the electrical equipment connected to such systems including generators, motors and transformers...
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Professional Safety and Health Officer

With a Professional Safety and Health Officer (PSHO) certificate, students will acquire the skills needed for experienced safety professionals to be hired and promoted.

OSHA 10- and 30-hour Outreach Trainer...
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Project Management

Get Started with Project Management Essentials Sept. 30!

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Python Programming

Python has emerged as one of the most widespread programming languages in the world, often cited as one of the top 5 most used across many industries. Python code and concepts are straightforward making it uncomplicated to learn, use, and understand. It...
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Quality Assurance and Control

This program is designed for the chemist, bio-chemist or biologist in the pharmaceutical and biologic industry new to quality assurance and control, and is beneficial to senior year undergraduates and graduate students (using concurrent enrollment) interested...
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R for Data Analytics

R is an open-source programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics, supported by the The R Foundation. This cross platform...
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Reading Instruction

The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization prepares teachers in reading and literacy using a solid curriculum that expands their basic assumptions and knowledge of reading foundations, reading assessment, reading research, reading intervention, reading...
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Regulatory Affairs Essentials

Regulatory Affairs is an excellent career for professionals who wish to work in a challenging and dynamic field that is at the center of science, business, government and most importantly, saving people’s lives.

The program provides...
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Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices

Medical device development is a dynamic area for professionals considering a career in regulatory affairs and can be as simple as a Band-Aid or as highly complex as lifesaving robotic equipment. Medical devices are increasing in complexity and becoming...
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RF Engineering

Communications is rapidly becoming a defining characteristic of the 21st century. Wireless devices include everything from video game controllers to Bluetooth headsets. Entertainment and news is delivered via satellites as well as RF-based cable systems. GPS...
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Safety and Health Specialist

Program Information

With a Safety and Health Specialist (SHS) certificate, students will gain experience and knowledge in essential occupational safety and health topics include:

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SAS Programming

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Science Communication

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

An effective SEO strategy is critical for entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations seeking to increase their online visibility, brand awareness, content consumption, and sales. The Specialized Certificate in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) provides...
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Software Engineering Management

Advanced software engineering skills involving software design, testing, and implementation are vital to software development. However, effective management of the full software life cycle, from conception to deployment, remains the most critical factor...
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Software Quality Assurance

In recent years, Quality Assurance (QA) has developed a well-defined set of methodologies and techniques resulting in a field of its own. Though QA was considered a sub-discipline of test or product management, the growing need for companies to automate and...
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Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

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Spanish Language

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Supply Management

Get Started Oct. 11 with Supply Sourcing and Cost Analysis

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Sustainability & Behavior Change

Solving environmental problems will require behavior change. From issues as diverse as reducing energy and water consumption, to protecting wildlife and ecosystems, achieving a sustainable future will require that people change their behaviors.

The...
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Sustainable Business Practices

Leading organizations are becoming more aware of compliance challenges, regulations in sustainability, and opportunities afforded by public interest in climate change, environmental issues, sustainability, and “green practices.” This creates a...
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Systems Engineering

A system is a collection of different elements that together produce results not obtainable by the elements alone. The elements, or parts, can include people, hardware, software, facilities, policies, and documents as defined by INCOSE. Systems Engineering is...
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Taxation

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Teaching Adult Learners

The Teaching Adult Learners Professional Certificate is an online certificate program. The program is designed to prepare you to work with groups of adult learners in diverse and challenging environments. Whether you work in an educational or corporate...
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language

UC San Diego Extension’s Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Professional Certificate program provides aspiring ESL and EFL educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a resourceful and confident teacher of English as a second...
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

UCSD Extension's Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers coursework online. This program allows participants to acquire the specialized training and skills needed for a successful career teaching English...
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Teaching Online

The Teaching Online program is designed for anyone who would like to teach online, whether they do this at a community college, K-12 school, or business professional development program. Online Learning is a growing field and will only continue to expand as...
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Technical Communication

Learn How to Translate Complex Information into Understandable Content

The Professional Certificate in Technical Communication will provide you with the most up-to-date knowledge in the field of Technical Communication. Learn the tools and...
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Translation (Spanish/English)

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Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

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Translational Science

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User Experience (UX) Design

Following the advent of mobile devices, advanced web technologies, and user-centered design, demand for qualified User Experience (UX) designers has skyrocketed.

UX design isn't just the process of maximizing functionality or...
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Wireless Engineering

Wireless communications technology has developed without measure over the past twenty years. The worldwide success of cellular and Wi-Fi technologies resulted in an increased demand for engineers skilled in wireless engineering, and opened the doors to the...
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