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Empowered UCLA EXTENSION programs will help you get where you want to go in your career.

UCLA Extension certificate programs are combined with personal career counseling and an innovative iPad learning environment. It's learning anytime, anywhere, and immerses students in a community of instructors, peers and career counselors. Students receive real world instruction from expert practitioners in the field, and graduate with a certificate from UCLA Extension, along with the skills, knowledge and confidence to transform their career.

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Why Empowered UCLA Extension.

For today’s competitive workplace, get your edge with a complete career package with world-class instructors from one of the nation’s most respected learning institutions, UCLA EXTENSION, and a built-in network of industry connections. All in one place.

Your success is our success. And while no one can guarantee you the career outcome you want, our program is designed to set you up for success. We proudly offer:

UCLA Extension coursework - one year of intensive training that can change your professional life.
Innovative iPad-based learning environment. Powerful, mobile, and fun.
An exclusive support network of fellow students, faculty, and career counselors.
Step-by-step, month-by-month career assessment and guidance.
30 Day Tuition Guarantee: Program withdrawals within the first 30 days after classes begin will result in a full tuition refund (excludes enrollment & iPad fee).

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Get Oriented.

Complete programs within one year in fields of study ranging from IT Management to Patient Advocacy.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Learn the latest project management methods to improve productivity, costs, resources and time to market.

Patient Advocacy

Learn necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to ensure quality care within the medical and insurance fields.

IT Management

Learn to effectively manage IT resources, implement new technologies and efficiently use existing technology to maximize corporate investment.

Marketing and New Media

Learn the fundamentals of effective marketing campaigns with a focus in online marketing from search to keyword advertising.

Nonprofit Management

Learn the history and role of nonprofit organizations in America and dive into specific challenges and rewards of running a nonprofit.

Global Sustainability

Learn the fields of environmental law, design, business, public policy, science and technology to better the environment on a daily basis.

College Counseling

Learn to counsel and advise students at post-secondary institutions as well as experience hands-on practice in the form of a practicum.

Financial Planning

Learn the principles and processes of personal financial planning, government securities and corporate & municipal bonds.

Health Care Management

Learn theories, concepts and skills to reinvent health care and create new service models that are more reliable, responsive and integrated throughout the U.S. health care systems.

Human Resources

Learn to design and structure an effective human resources department and increase organization and accountability.

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Learn anytime, anywhere.

While the UCLA EXTENSION coursework is rigorous, it is designed to fit into your busy lifestyle, even if you have a full-time job. Our iPad-based learning environment allows for flexibility and organization. Each certificate program varies from 8-9 courses and can be completed within one year.

To learn about the details of each certificate program, including the number of courses and credits, contact us at 800-EMPOWER (1-800-367-6937) or to get more information, click here.

Program Details.

30 Day Tuition Guarantee: Program withdrawals within the first 30 days after classes begin will result in a full tuition refund (excludes enrollment & iPad fee).

To learn more about tuition structure and special fall 2012 pricing, contact us at 800-EMPOWER (1-800-367-6937). Or provide the following information and a program counselor will follow-up with you as soon as possible.

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