All Certificates

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...

Drug Discovery and Development

Modern drug discovery utilizes multidisciplinary project teams and attempts to simultaneously move forward with as many aspects of the overall drug discovery and development process as possible. This environment requires that scientists not only be deeply...

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...

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...

Emergency Department Nursing

The Specialized Certificate in Emergency Department Nursing gives participants the essential knowledge base required for assessment and initial management of the emergency patient. By gaining certification, participants not only validate competency, but also...

Facilities Management

UC San Diego Extension’s Professional Certificate in Facilities Management offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with the knowledge, training and tools necessary to make effective and sustainable facilities management decisions that...

Finance

Regardless of the economic or social climate, management of financial affairs remains the foremost priority in any business. Consequently, an understanding of the principles for building and sustaining the financial health of a firm will strengthen the value...

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...

Front End Development

Web Development has evolved significantly over time from tools to publish information, to highly complex sites with various service functions and where more and more functionality can be found. Because of the complexity of most websites the development work...

Fundraising and Development

UC San Diego Extension’s Professional Certificate in Fundraising and Development is designed to expose you to a wide range of fundraising methods—from planned giving and capital campaigns to grant writing and donor stewardship. Explore marketing...

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...

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,...

Graphic and Web Design

Master the Application of Graphic and Web Design to Advance or Enhance your Career Development

Graphic Design

Gain a Strong Foundation in the Essential Skills Needed to Become a Graphic Designer

Graphic design...

Healthcare Financial Analysis

Healthcare Financial Analysis Specialized Certificate

At UC San Diego Extension, our students enjoy stimulating classes taught by practicing professionals and subject matter experts. The Specialized Certificate in Healthcare...

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...

Human Resource Management

Human resource management is a dynamic field that has been rapidly evolving. Today's professionals are moving into more proactive roles as human resource planners and organizational consultants, earning recognition at the highest levels of the...

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...

In Vitro Diagnostics

Molecular diagnostics, or in vitro diagnostics, are rapidly becoming critical to the delivery of healthcare. In vitro diagnostic products are intended for use in diagnosis of disease or other conditions and play a significant role in prevention, monitoring...

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. 

UC San Diego...

Integrative Nutrition

The Integrative Nutrition specialized certificate is a career-focused training program designed for those who want to learn about food as medicine and to coach their patients and clients, families and friends, and members of their communities in understanding...

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.

iOS Programming

Mobile programming is part of a segmented portion of technology that’s...

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...

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.

Certification as a...

Lactation Consultant: Pathway 2

We are currently accepting applications for Pathway 2.  The application period will remain open until June 30, 2020.

This Lactation Consultant Pathway 2 professional certificate program expands the clinical knowledge of the breastfeeding...

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...

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Spring Program Begins May 22!

During this trying time, UC San Diego Extension remains committed to helping you achieve your goals. In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have transitioned the Spring Lean Six Sigma Black...