All Certificates

Accounting

UC San Diego Extension's professional certificate in accounting provides students the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in accounting skills and an understanding of the environment in which accountants work. This program is designed for individuals...

ADMET Process

The ADMET processes – Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicology – form one of the foundations of all modern drug discovery and development. It has been reported that 50% of drug failures in development and clinical trials are...

Advanced Studies in Regulatory Science

A career in regulatory affairs can take many paths, such as clinical trials, drug development, food safety, medical device advancement, pharmaceutical research, or manufacturing controls. Just knowing the fundamentals of regulatory affairs is not enough to...

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 background....

Android Programming

Mobile programming is part of a segmented portion of technology that’s filled with innovation constantly evolving at unprecedented rates. To help prepare professionals enter into this demanding career field with a deeper understanding of required...

Applied Bioinformatics

The Human Genome Project kicked off a process of accrual of massive amounts of genomics data. The genomics data on diverse organisms that is now routinely generated and it is being leveraged in multiple industries with an impact on broad sectors of our...

Art and the Creative Process

The Professional Certificate in Art and the Creative Process documents concentrated study in studio art and the creative process. Regardless of profession or lifestyle, students benefit from the essential practice and preparation needed to harness their...

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...

Biotechnology Project Management

The biotech industry has a distinct set of requirements for the project manager. Managing various discovery, development, testing and manufacturing processes within a highly-regulated and creative environment poses unique project management challenges, not...

Brewing

From just eight craft breweries in the U.S. in 1980 to over 6,000 nationwide today, craft and microbrewing has developed into a multi-billion dollar industry. San Diego is contributing to the growth of the brewing trade with over one hundred fifty local...

Business Analysis Tools and Strategies

Professionals with skills in analyzing information and incorporating findings into strategic planning and decision making are highly demanded. The Specialized Certificate in Business Analysis Tools and Strategies will offer opportunities for students to...

Business Intelligence Analysis

Our Specialized Certificate in Business Intelligence Analysis provides you with the skills to begin a career in business intelligence, transition from your current position into a BI analyst position, or add data analysis skills to your existing skill set. Learn More About This Certificate

Business Management

Take Your Business Acumen to the Next Level

The Professional Certificate in Business...

C# Programming

Windows, the dominant operating system for personal computers, is a user-friendly platform that not only hosts but also provides developers with an environment to build different types of applications. The .NET Framework is the primary technology used by...

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...

CAD/BIM

Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Revit software programs are used throughout the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry by trade professionals, facilities...

Career Advising

Career Development is an interdisciplinary field which takes into account workplace dynamics and individual growth and change. Career Advisors help focus clients’ skills, interests and values while teaching them how to gather information about workplace...

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...

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...

Children’s Book Illustration

Children's book illustrators capture the imagination, delight the senses, and engage the minds of millions of kids daily. They translate text into imagery that children can process and enjoy while also sharing accurate information. There are three keys to...

Children’s Book Writing

Children's books impart a wide range of knowledge by capturing the imagination, delighting the senses, and engaging the mind.

Writers have the challenging task of creating stories that both entertain and inform children. The key to being a...

Clinical Laboratory Scientist Training

Important Program Updates for the San Diego CLS Program - Effective January 15, 2019

• The U.S. postmarked deadline for submitting the program’s Application Form in consideration for acceptance for the July 2019...
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Clinical Trials Administration

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

Clinical Trials Design and Management

Clinical trials require careful planning and cooperation among a variety of professionals within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, clinical practice, and government or industry agencies. Professionals need both specialized expertise and universal...

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...

Content Marketing

Advance your career or broaden your skill set by developing strategic storytelling skills. Leveraging the concept that “education is the best marketing,” learn how to attract and retain your audience, and increase ROI through the planning...

Copyediting

Copyediting—especially nonfiction editing—is one of today's most marketable skills for freelance work. Copyeditors are the bridge between writers, publishers, and readers. They refine a variety of writing that appears in print or on-screen, such...

Creative Writing

The Professional Certificate in Creative Writing is designed to provide individuals with the skills necessary to write in a variety of creative writing genres. Students will learn core creative writing skills and choose from a selection of electives in the areas...

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...

Digital Marketing

The Specialized Certificate in Digital Marketing gives students the advanced training needed for success in the digital world. This program is designed to provide practical knowledge in digital, content, social, mobile, and data-driven marketing, enabling...

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...

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...

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,...

Global Health and Policy

The Global Health and Policy online certificate program is under development. We will make an announcement on this page when it is ready to accept applications.

Medical and public health professionals who are seeking the...

Graphic and Web Design

The UC San Diego Extension Professional Certificate in Graphic & Web Design is an accelerated, full time program that provides comprehensive training in graphic and web design, as well as industry-standard software technologies in a project-based learning...

Graphic Design

Graphic design skills are highly valued in today's workplaces, and the demand is always growing for employees who possess design-based abilities.

UC San Diego Extension's Specialized Certificate in Graphic Design focuses on building...

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. 

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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 filled with innovations constantly evolving at unprecedented rates – even for technology. Such advancement requires precision-based specialty training in iOS ...

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

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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...

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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