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Professional Certificate Program
An integrated curriculum of credit courses totaling 140 or more hours
of instruction that, if completed successfully, leads to the awarding
of a professional certificate from UCSB Extension.
Certificate programs provide in-depth academic study of a professional
field and prepare individuals to enter a new career or advance within
their current profession. Click here for
more information.
A Professional Sequence Award is a series of credit and/or noncredit
courses totaling 90 or more hours of instruction. Professional Sequence
Awards offer concentrated, accelerated study of an individual subject
or cluster of related subjects.
Earning a professional certificate or award from UCSB Extension allows
you to achieve career goals quickly and efficiently. You can:
- Jump start a new career
- Justify a promotion
- Develop or update your resume or portfolio
- Increase your earning potential
- Learn practical, real-world applications
- Master skills in the latest technologies
- Network with other professionals in your field
- Attend small classes with other highly motivated students
- Gain knowledge from dedicated instructors who are industry experts
Program Length
How long does it take to complete a program?
It depends on the pace you set for yourself. Most Professional Certificate
Programs take from one to two years, but accelerated versions are often available.
Professional Sequence Awards are generally earned within three quarters or
less.
Enrolling in Individual Courses
You may take individual courses without enrolling in the entire program,
as long as you meet any course prerequisites. Please check for Prerequisite
headings underneath each course description.
When to Apply
We recommend that you apply for candidacy anytime before you complete
your third course. Applying for candidacy locks you into the current
program requirements and establishes a record for you in the Student
Services Office.
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Three Easy Steps to Earn Your Certificate
- Complete an "Application For Candidacy Form" for the certificate
program that you would like to pursue and submit with the application
fee. Application forms are available on the individual certificate
and award program brochures that may be accessed from the column on
the right side of this page or
by calling (805) 893-3351.
- Enroll in certificate courses offered each quarter. Review the current
catalog or visit www.extension.ucsb.edu/catalog to
determine upcoming course offerings. Complete all required courses
and any chosen electives with a letter grade of C or better. Depending
on the program, you will have between three to five years to complete
it.
- Notify the UCSB Extension certificate advisor by e-mailing certificates@els.ucsb.edu or
by phoning (805) 893-3231 when you receive the grade for
your final course. Once your final grade is received and your records
are checked to verify that you have met all program requirements, your
certificate is processed and mailed to you.
 Nancy
Jo (NJ) Zinner, certificate advisor for UCSB Extension, provides advising
for all of Extension’s certificate programs. Please contact her for
information concerning program requirements, course substitutions and transfer
credit, status of Application for Candidacy, or issuance of certificates.
The best way to make an appointment with NJ is to leave her a voice mail
message at (805) 893-3816 (please spell your last name) or send her an e-mail
message at njzinner@els.ucsb.edu.
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