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• Marketing

  Good marketing is key to the success of modern-day businesses and driving sustained growth in an organization. As new technologies are incorporated into the workplace and the ability to access consumer data increases, the nature of the marketing profession is dramatically chan...

• Graphic & Web Design

  Get training in graphic and web design methodologies in a variety of mediums, from branding and corporate identity to advertising campaign development, digital illustration and photography, Adobe software training, web design, HTML and CSS coding, to user interface design and ...

• Web Technologies and Design

  The web has radically changed with the introduction of new technologies. HTML5, CSS and the pervasive use of JavaScript, as well as the use of libraries, have enabled it to become more interactive beyond mere content publishing. There is high demand for well-trained web develo...

• Paralegal Studies

  Extension's paralegal program features a curriculum that combines practical skills with legal theory and analysis. Classes are taught by prominent attorneys and experienced paralegals who provide students with a balanced perspective and insight into the tasks paralegals perfor...

Certificates & Programs

• Content Marketing

  UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies remains committed to helping you achieve your educational goals. In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have transitioned many of our courses to an online or live online format. Live Online classes are fully online w...

• 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, and managed care organiz...

• 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 techniques of technical editing as ...

• Digital Marketing

  The Digital Marketing Certificate program gives students the training needed to become a skilled professional in the marketing field. Courses offered online and in-person. Tailored to deliver hands-on expertise, this program equips participants with practical insights into...

• 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 options and helping th...

• Added Authorizations

  Adding Teaching or Subject Areas to Existing Credentials

• 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 is a top choice of bo...

• Front End Development

  Web development has evolved significantly over time to include highly complex and interactive websites and applications with various services and functionality. Because of the complexity of most websites, the development work has been divided between two types of functions wh...

• Patent Law

  As defined by the World Intellectual Property Organization: “A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is a product or a process that provides, in general, a new way of doing something, or offers a new technical solution to a problem.” Patent law deals wit...

• Wireless Communications Technologist for High Schoolers

• Graphic and Web Design

  Please note, we are in the process of revamping our Professional Certificate in Graphic & Web Design and are not accepting new applications at this time. We concluded the 2022-2023 cohort in August 2023. If our future design offerings are of interest to you and you would lik...

• 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 Specialized Certificate in...

• 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 measures to avoid or sub...

• 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 streamline their t...

• Science Communication

  Learn the Necessary Skills to Write Journalistic Pieces about Science The Specialized Certificate in Science Communication is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to communicate professionally and effectively about science from a journalistic perspective. You...

• 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 need for educated professionals ...

• 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 is app...

• Lactation Consultant: Pathway 2

  Pathway 2 Program Exciting news!  IBLCE extended the use of simulation to complete clinical hours through September 2024!  Applications for the Spring 2024 cohort will be accepted from October 15, 2023 - February 15, 2024. **Please note that we will not be securing in-...

• 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 research, teachin...

• 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 Industry is lackin...

• Selected Topics in Artificial Intelligence

  Certify Your Expertise in Artificial Intelligence In the last three years applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have increased exponentially thanks to the increase in the processing power of supercomputers, and with the development of tools necessary to create AI algo...

• Lactation Education Refresher

• English Learner Added Authorization (CLAD) Through CTEL

  Designed to meet the EL Authorization requirements of CCTC

• Paralegal Certificate Program

  Preparing paralegals for successful careers

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Training

• Translation and Interpretation (Spanish/English)

  UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies remains committed to helping you achieve your educational goals. In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have transitioned many of our courses to an online or live online format. Live Online classes are fully online w...

• 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 enhanced technolog...

• 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 2024, the program will commence in July. Train...

• Medical Coding

  Become an outpatient/inpatient coding professional.   Despite advances in medical billing & coding software, trained coders are more in demand than ever. In fact, the profession is expected to grow much faster than the national average of all professions over the next eight...

• Technology Leadership

  Obtain the Practical Leadership Skills Needed to Manage Technology, Staff and IT organizations. The Technology Leadership certificate addresses a broader perspective with emphasis on practical leadership skills necessary for leading and transforming organizations. The certif...

• Human Resource Management

  Established in 1987 , ​UCSD Extended Studies' Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management  is one of the first certificates offered at Extended Studies. The HR Management Certificate has helped hundreds of individuals expand their knowledge of HR management to ...

• Fundraising and Development

  NEW:  The Fundraising and Development Certificate program has become even more accessible to aspiring professionals in the field: The Program is now 100% online and is CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification exam  approved . The program cost has been...

• Biotechnology Project Management

  The biotech industry presents unique and demanding requirements for project managers, necessitating specialized training beyond traditional industry experience and foundational curriculum. Developing new biotechnology and pharmaceutical products involves intricate and heavily...

• Business Intelligence Analysis

  As the amount of data companies collect continues to grow at a rapid rate, the ability to effectively transform that data into actionable information has become paramount for business growth and success. The expanding field of business intelligence (BI) is now fundamental to ...

• Essentials of Leadership and Management (ELM)

• Talent-Building Workshops

  Build Your Leadership and Management Abilities

Courses

• Strategic Content Planning - ART-40713

  Strategic Content Planning 9 Weeks | $595 | Online The key to attaining a leadership role as Content Strategist involves understanding industry best practices, facilitating strategy amongst various disciplines on your team at your company, and governing all content to ensu...

• Branding & Storytelling using Content Creation - ART-40712

  Branding & Storytelling using Content Creation 9 Weeks | $595 | Online In an ever-evolving industry where branded content is quickly replacing traditional advertising, storytelling is key in the content creation process. In Branding & Storytelling using Content Creation, y...

• Content Marketing - BUSA-40880

  Content marketing is defined as the marketing and business process for creating and distributing relevant and valuable content to attract, acquire, and engage a clearly defined and understood target audience – with the objective of driving profitable customer action. Well-dev...

• Project Prime Mathematics Content Institute Imperial County - MATH-31339

  This course will enhance the content knowledge and teaching skills of mathematics teachers (grades, 5, 6, 7 and 8), through professional development activities. Mathematics content in the 40 hour institute will address basic operations, specifically, fluency with whole numbers...

• AVID DigitalXP: Computer Science for the Content Classroom (Grades 3-12) with Amazon Future Engineer - EDUC-42254

  This differentiated?Computer Science for the Content Classroom (Grades 3–12) in Collaboration With Amazon Future Engineer?Community of Practice is for non-computer science educators across all content areas. The focus of computational thinking and problem-solving will?bring an...

• Content Management System - ART-40719

  Develop the skills necessary to design and launch websites using content management system (CMS) platform. Adhering to the contemporary best practices of web design, and using top software such as WordPress, students will develop an original, responsive, dynamic website. The c...

• Clinical Competencies Internship II - RMED-40034

  150 clinical hours

• Clinical Competencies Internship III - RMED-40035

  150 clinical hours

• AE: The Art of Inquiry - EDUC-40008

  The Art of Inquiry is designed for experienced AVID Elementary educators who are ready to delve deeply into strengthening their students’ and their own abilities to think critically and question systematically across content areas. Teachers should have at least one year of imp...

• Epidemiology II. - CLRE-257

  This course  is designed to introduce you to researchers in various epidemiological content areas, including (but not limited to) spatial, environmental/occupational, cancer, nutrition, tobacco and perinatal/reproductive epidemiology.  Students will be exposed to a variety of ...

• Universal Design for Learning in In-person, Hybrid, and Distance Learning Environments - EDUC-80040

  This course is offered jointly by California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and UC San Diego Extension. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based framework that will help you identify and address barriers to learning based on the content and cont...

• AHE: Seminar Instructors - EDUC-40049

  This session introduces participants to the importance, value, and research underpinning the AHE Seminar. The session uses interactive AVID methodology and strategies to accomplish the goals. The session is appropriate for faculty/staff who teach and work with students in semi...

• CRLP Results: Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention (K-6) - EDUC-31309

  Participants will learn how to analyze student achievement to improve performance through the use of data from multiple measures, focusing on the word analysis, fluency, content, and language demands required for all students to access grade-level appropriate content standards.

• Content Marketing Specialized Certificate - Information Session - INFO-70185

  Learn more about the Specialized Certificate in Content Marketing at UC San Diego Extension! This free, on-demand information session is for those interested in learning more about our available content marketing courses and about our Specialized Certificate in Content Market...

• Designing Figures, Tables, & Graphs - FPM-40608

  This course focuses on how to construct effective, accurate and attractive figures, tables and graphs. Course content includes basic statistics, principles of the visual display of quantitative information, critique of selected medical graphics, and exercises to develop graphi...

• Technology-Based Projects 3-12 - EDUC-31459

  This course will focus on helping teachers create their own technology-based projects that introduce grade-level content to students. The course will also help teachers to work with students in helping them create their own content-related technology projects. These projects w...

• Case Studies in the Health Blockchain - GLBH-40017

  This course will explore blockchain use cases in different phases of conceptualization, pilot, testing, and commercialization with a focus on pharmaceutical supply chain, medical device, clinical trials, genomics, electronic medical records, public health, and consumer health....

• American Sign Language III - LANG-40033

  This course is an introduction to the intermediate skills in developing production and comprehension skills in American Sign Language (ASL).  Students will learn ASL vocabulary, structure, and grammar.  Course content also includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Students w...

• Project Prime CaMSP - EDUC-31608

  This course will enhance the mathematics and language knowledge of mathematics teachers (grades K-8), as well as develop their teaching skills, through professional development activities. The course will be taught in six sessions throughout the academic school year, allowing ...

• Design II: Information Design - ART-40723

  Design II: Information Design 9 Weeks | $695 | Online and In-Class Typography, layout, composition, content design, storytelling This course builds on the foundational work in Design I and applies design principles utilizing content, audience, and context through the ...

• Ultrasound Use for Plugged Ducts - RMED-80016

  This course outlines the symptoms and common treatment plans for plugged/clogged milk ducts. However, there are times when the typical treatments do not resolve the issues and the client is left in pain and breastfeeding is jeopardized. Therapeutic ultrasound can be an effecti...

• Futures: Audio, Video, Image, and Augmented Reality Processing - EE-90009

  Wireless networks have empowered smart cities and homes as well as work, gaming, and entertainment in the cloud. The powerful combination of media streaming and wireless networks further expands the reach of on-the-go entertainment. Media content such as audio and video are t...

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing - CSE-41157

  In our current information age, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a method of marketing used by companies world-wide and is one of the most successful and cost-effective ways of obtaining business through a website property. Visibility in search engines can lead to better b...

• User Experience (UX) Design I - ART-40639

  Focus on case studies, UX prototyping tools and techniques, metaphors, organization and navigation. Build a User Experience case study - personas, task models, user journeys, content requirements, sitemap and wireframes — and create a usability test plan. Prerequisite: Pri...

• Chemistry CSET Diagnostics - EDUC-80016

  The Chemistry CSET Diagnostic course will provide participants with a self-paced exam covering the topics that are often included on the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). Participants will be provided feedback on areas of content knowledge in which they have ...

• Physics CSET Diagnostics - EDUC-80017

  The Physics CSET Diagnostic course will provide participants with a self-paced exam covering the topics that are often included on the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). Participants will be provided feedback on areas of content knowledge in which they have st...

• AE: Foundations Implementation (3-6) - EDUC-40005

  This strand is designed for grades 3–6 educators who are new to AVID Elementary. Participants will practice and discuss strategies, activities, and lessons focused on WICOR methodologies in order to facilitate students’ access to rigorous academics across all content areas. As...

• Academic Language and Literacy - EDUC-40031

  This strand is designed for schoolwide content teachers to support academic language and literacy in elementary through higher education classroom settings. Utilizing WICOR with intentional language development practices, participants will engage in fostering culture and langu...

• Science 2 - EDUC-40039

  This strand is designed for science teachers continuing their training in AVID methodologies. These teachers are experienced with WICOR strategies and are interested in achieving a better understanding of the rigor required to prepare students for challenging science courses. ...

• Path to Schoolwide_Academic Language and Literacy - EDUC-40052

  This strand is designed for schoolwide content teachers to support academic language and literacy in elementary through higher education classroom settings. Utilizing WICOR with intentional language development practices, participants will engage in fostering culture and langu...

• Path to Schoolwide_AE: Foundations Implementation (3-6) - EDUC-40057

  This strand is designed for grades 3–6 educators who are new to AVID Elementary. Participants will practice and discuss strategies, activities, and lessons focused on WICOR methodologies in order to facilitate students’ access to rigorous academics across all content areas. As...

• Path to Schoolwide_Science 2 - EDUC-40084

  This strand is designed for science teachers continuing their training in AVID methodologies. These teachers are experienced with WICOR strategies and are interested in achieving a better understanding of the rigor required to prepare students for challenging science courses. ...

• Teaching Reading Comprehension in Transitional Kindergarten through 12th Grade Classes - EDUC-31670

  This course is designed to improve teacher’s understanding and skill in teaching reading comprehension through the use of complex text in transitional kindergarten through 5th grade and content area literacy in grades 6-12. Participants will study key policy and research docum...

• Yeast & Fermentation Processes - BREW-40003

  Fermentation determines both the alcohol content and the level of carbonation in beer production. Learn the professional-scale standards and practices key to producing beer from wort by fermentation with a specific brewing yeast strain. Various fermentation processes, leading ...

• Language and Literacy for Academic Success - EDUC-31378

  This course will include the study of a comprehensive literacy framework, a review of research on academic English language development for adolescent English learners and content area literacy, instruction in the use of text and task analysis and lesson planning tools, and an...

• United States Constitution Exam - EXAM-80000

  An examination on the provisions and principles of the United States Constitution. Such an examination is required covering the provisions and principles of the United States (US) Constitution for many teaching and services credentials. The California Education Code states t...

• Computer and Software Law - BUSA-40391

  This course will provide developers, vendors and users of computer systems with basic knowledge of intellectual property law as applied to software and the Internet – including strategies for protection of software and Internet content from piracy, and legal considerations inv...

• Putting SDAIE Theory into Practice - EDUC-41447

  This course will provide elementary and secondary teachers (grades 2-12) with a variety of SDAIE strategies that can be used across content areas and grade levels. These SDAIE practices are the "scaffolds" that enable English language learners to access grade-level curriculum ...

• Oral Presentations for Language Teachers - LING-40099

  If you are a prospective, novice, or experienced English teacher, this TEFL certificate course will provide you with the skills necessary in speaking to small, medium, or large groups, while maintaining control over student interactions in the ESL or EFL classroom. Learn ...

• Exploring Exhibit Design - ART-40704

  Explore the range of current practices in exhibition design in interpretive and cultural centers. By the end of this course, students will create a portfolio-ready project through a process of evaluation, critique and refinement. Projects will include: principles of visitor st...

• AVID ElevateXP: Creating Engaging and Rigorous Digital Classrooms - EDUC-40366

  This differentiated AVID ElevateXP™ professional learning experience is designed to empower all elementary through higher education educators to create an engaging and rigorous community of learners by preparing educators, counselors, and site leaders to scaffold student succe...

• Engaging Parents and Families to Support Distance and Hybrid Learning - EDUC-80034

  This course is offered jointly by California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and UC San Diego Extension. Home has always been a place for learning, but now it also serves as the physical setting for much of the formal learning environment. Parents and families ...

• Leading for Equity in Rural Settings - EDUC-80035

  This course is offered jointly by California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and UC San Diego Extension. While many national conversations around equity center on students in urban settings, our rural school districts also face the challenge of providing an equ...

• UX for Technical Communicators - WCWP-40341

  UX for Technical Communicators 6 Weeks |  Online User Experience (or UX) is a new communication design discipline that emerged in the years following the birth of the internet. It is focused on creating digital media that is both highly functional and highly informati...

• Elementary School: Messy Science - SCI-90033

  This is a hands-on class within a laboratory space. All required materials and supplies will be provided. Textbooks will not be required, as class content will be presented with instructor slides. Daily in-class project exercises will be given to make sure students understand ...

• Responsive Design and User Experience (UX) - ART-40640

  Learn responsive web design (RWD) and user experience (UX) through this hands-on, project-based course. Learning-by-doing HTML and CSS tactics will enable you, the student, to design user experiences for various screen widths and heights, a skill critical for web developers, ...

• Android Programming II - CSE-41146

  Android Programming II Building on the foundation of Android Programming I, this class will give you the tools to make the most out of one of the most talked about mobile operating systems in the world. You’ll go more in depth on topics covered in the first Android class,...

• Pathway 1 - Lactation Consultant Education - RMED-40030

  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 is appro...

• Clinical Competencies Internship I - RMED-40033

  Contact Hours This course provides 150 contact hours.

• Refugee Educator Foundations of Practice - EDUC-42311

  This facilitated and cohort-based course offers educators an opportunity to explore teaching and learning approaches and methodologies ranging from culturally responsive pedagogies to trauma-informed practice to differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (among oth...

• Spanish Conversations: Film - LASP-40151

  Broaden your cultural horizons and gain a unique insight into Hispanic culture through film. A wide selection of Spanish movies that vary in content and genre will be presented with a focus on the cultural aspects of each movie. This class is an opportunity for students to exp...

• Differentiated Instruction - EDUC-31587

  Building on prior coursework in Brain-Compatible Learning and Socio-emotional needs, this course provides candidates with an extensive and robust review of assessments, foundational theories and proven strategies designed to effectively teach diverse gifted and talented pupils...

• Writing: MS/HS - EDUC-40028

  This strand is designed for subject-area teachers (grades 6–12) and AVID Elective teachers interested in infusing more strategic writing in their classes. The content will focus on the Middle Level Writing with Integrated Reading and Oral Language and High School Writing teach...

• Science 1 - EDUC-40038

  This strand is designed for science teachers who want to apply AVID concepts and methodologies to the science content areas. Focusing on the strategies in AVID’s The Write Path I Science Teacher Guide (provided to participants), this strand emphasizes the use of Writing, Inqui...

• Path to Schoolwide_Writing: MS/HS - EDUC-40087

  This strand is designed for subject-area teachers (grades 6–12) and AVID Elective teachers interested in infusing more strategic writing in their classes. The content will focus on the Middle Level Writing with Integrated Reading and Oral Language and High School Writing teach...

• Foundations of Curriculum Design and Evaluation - EDUC-40990

  This course presents an overview of curriculum development & an introduction to the Instructional Systems Design Model. Participants will learn to design & evaluate curriculum, develop instructional materials, assess student learning & measure instructional outcomes for use in...

• Grammar and Editing I - LING-40041

  Are you an advanced ESL speaker needing to refine your knowledge of English grammar in written and spoken communications? In this course, you will review the grammar points necessary to correct the most common problems in writing by non-native speakers of English, such as k...

• Self-Editing and Publishing for the Web - WCWP-40313

  The ability to edit your own written work is a skill that's highly valued by employers and publishers. This class focuses on strengthening your writing for the web using journalistic techniques. Whether you want to create blog content, feature articles, or marketing copy, it i...

• Dosage Form Design and Development - BIOL-40256

  This course will review the scientific principles as well as practical aspects of dosage form design and development for traditional and biotech drugs. The content will include topics relevant to the discovery interface (drug candidate selection, preformulation, and route of ...

• SB 472 English Learner Professional Development - EDUC-31278

  The 5-day training is intended to support teachers who have attended an initial SB 472 Institute focused on a specific state-adopted or state-aligned instructional program and its material. •provide teachers with foundational knowledge needed to assist English learning pupils...

• Android Programming I - CSE-41145

  Fully updated for the latest Android and Android Studio version, this hands-on course is for software developers who need to quickly learn how to write Android applications for both phones and tablets. It begins by introducing the new Android Studio and SDK Tools. Learn the o...

• Grammar and Editing II - LING-40101

  This course is designed for advanced ESL speakers who must demonstrate excellent English grammar in formal written and spoken communications and thus need to improve their knowledge and skills in grammar. Review the grammar points necessary to identify and correct the most ...

• Special Topics in Gifted and Talented Education - EDUC-41412

  This course is designed to offer students an in-depth seminar on special topics in Gifted & Talented Education (GATE). This course supplements our regular GATE course offerings. The content of the course changes each time it is offered. Topics are designed to provide mo...

• Teaching Real World Math - EDUC-41434

  This online training course will focus on appropriate instructional tools and techniques to help teachers connect math standards to instructional practice. The content will help teachers relate math basics to everyday life. The focus will be on teaching math using real world t...

• MATH SOLUTIONS-IMPLEMENTING THE KINDERGARTEN COMMON CORE STANDARDS - EDUC-41512

  This course is designed for teachers who want to understand and implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, including both content and practice standards, at the kindergarten level. By the end of this course, teachers will fully understand the scope of the Commo...

• Math Solutions: Fourth Grade Common Core Math Standards - EDUC-41542

  This course is designed for teachers who want to understand and implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, including both content and practice standards, at the fourth grade level. By the end of this course, teachers will fully understand the scope of the Comm...

• MATH SOLUTIONS! IMPLEMENTING THE FIFTH GRADE COMMON CORE MATH STANDARDS - EDUC-41551

  This course is designed for teachers who want to understand and implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, including both content and practice standards, at the fifth grade level. By the end of this course, teachers will fully understand the scope of the Common...

• Introduction to Web Programming - ART-40334

  This course is designed to further students’ understanding of the principles of web design, including user experience and responsive design for viewing content on multiple devices. Emphasis will be placed on expanding HTML and CSS skills. Website projects will be introduced, c...

• Introduction to Content Management Systems - ART-40335

  Students will continue to develop the skills necessary to design websites. Adhering to the contemporary practices of web design, and using top web design software, students develop and refine their portfolio sites to demonstrate thoughtful integrated media presentations and in...

• Contemporary Art 101 - ART-40480

  Contemporary Art 101 This class examines major themes and practices of visual art produced since the 1960’s. Looking at such key movements as Pop, Minimalism, Feminism and Conceptualism, students explore the profusion of artistic production and content in the current centur...

• AVID District Leadership 2 (K–12) - EDUC-40117

  AVID Center provides five sessions of trainings for individuals designated as AVID District Directors so that they are prepared to support the implementation of AVID in their districts. The District Directors accept the responsibility of ensuring that AVID sites in their distr...

• AVID District Leadership 3 (K–12) - EDUC-40118

  AVID Center provides five sessions of trainings for individuals designated as AVID District Directors so that they are prepared to support the implementation of AVID in their districts. The District Directors accept the responsibility of ensuring that AVID sites in their distr...

• AVID District Leadership 4 (K–12) - EDUC-40119

  AVID Center provides sessions of trainings for individuals designated as AVID District Directors so that they are prepared to support the implementation of AVID in their districts. The District Directors accept the responsibility of ensuring that AVID sites in their districts ...

• Special Topics in Teaching Online - EDUC-41413

  "This course is designed to offer students an in-depth seminar on special topics in Teaching Online. This course supplements our regular Teaching Online course offerings. The content of the course changes each time it is offered. Topics are designed to provide more det...

• Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 - EDUC-40145

  This online course is designed to increase the effectiveness of vocabulary instruction in grades 4-12. This course teaches about the importance of explicitly teaching vocabulary and what teachers in grades 4-12 can specifically do to enhance their literacy programs so that voc...

• Employer Sponsored Site-Based Induction Mentor Overview - EDUC-40191

  Introduction to Induction provides mentors in the San Diego Unified School District  Sponsored UC San Diego Extension Induction Program with an overview of the program, including its goals and expectations (Mentor Roles and Responsibilities). The course will also include: a re...

• Communicating Real World Evidence; Medical Writer Professional Development - FPM-40658

  This course examines real world evidence (RWE), and the role of the professional medical writer in this rapidly expanding area of evidence generation.  Learn the basics of RWE, and how and why these studies are being increasingly recognized as important in supplementing data f...

• AVID DigitalXP: Digital Teaching & Learning - EDUC-40300

  The AVID Discover: Digital Teaching & Learning Community of Practice brings educators together to experience and explore digital strategies and resources. Participants will engage in learning and knowledge creation cycles of frontload, immerse, debrief, and apply through colla...

• AVID DigitalXP: AVID Excel - New - EDUC-40308

  This differentiated AVID Excel Community of Practice is designed for new and experienced AVID Excel teachers, site administrators, and District Directors. This Community of Practice will explore the Foundations of Instruction to make informed and intentional decisions about in...

• AVID DigitalXP: English Language Arts - EDUC-40312

  The ELA digital experience will bring educators together in a vibrant community of practice where they will engage in a year-long learning journey leveraging synchronous and asynchronous learning. ELA teachers will become familiar with and deepen their understanding of the Cr...

• AVID Discover: Digital Teaching & Learning - EDUC-40315

  The AVID Discover: Digital Teaching & Learning Community of Practice brings educators together to experience and explore digital strategies and resources. Participants will engage in learning and knowledge creation cycles of frontload, immerse, debrief, and apply through colla...

• Developing and Implementing a Learning Acceleration Plan - EDUC-80032

  This course is offered jointly by California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and UC San Diego Extension. Providing students with the challenging, engaging school experiences that can accelerate them back to grade level is possible even during this unprecedented...

• Distance and Blended Learning for Vulnerable Groups - EDUC-80033

  This course is offered jointly by California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) and UC San Diego Extension. The switch to distance learning has challenges for all students, but none more than our most vulnerable students – those who are learning English, grappling...

• Information Design for Technical Communicators - WCWP-40339

  Information Design for Technical Communicators 10 weeks | Online Professionals who produce technical communications—whether they are technical writers, web and graphic designers, trainers, or engineers—can benefit from knowledge of information design. In broad terms, inf...

• Elementary School: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT - CSE-90188

  Learn about the capabilities of AI and machine learning and their applications.   Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently emerged to be a technology revolution that is able to provide benefits beyond traditional rules-based approaches. AI is able to overcome the compl...

• Middle School: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT - CSE-90189

  Learn about the capabilities of AI and machine learning and their applications.   Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently emerged to be a technology revolution that is able to provide benefits beyond traditional rules-based approaches. AI is able to overcome the compl...

• High School: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT - CSE-90190

  Learn about the capabilities of AI and machine learning and their applications.   Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently emerged to be a technology revolution that is able to provide benefits beyond traditional rules-based approaches. AI is able to overcome the compl...

• Presentation Skills for Business - BUSA-40923

  Presentation Techniques for Business Professionals   Success in today's business environment frequently depends on your ability to effectively present yourself and your ideas. In meetings and formal presentations, professionals are required to speak persuasively and profess...

• Digital Landscape for Editors - WCWP-40340

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• Weber, Ron

  Ron is a digital marketing expert with 20+ years of experience driving measurable results through content marketing, SEO, and paid search. He is currently the Senior Director of Web Communications + SEO at Actian, where he leads the company's global acquisition, content creat...

• Bullock, Jason

  Jason Bullock teaches Strategic Content Planning for the Content Marketing certificate program. Jason combines a fine art background with over twenty-five years of experience in design and marketing to create a learning-centered environment that encompasses all aspects of ...

• Bennett, Kelly

  Kelly Bennett teaches Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Branding & Storytelling Using Content Creation for the Communication Design and Content Marketing certificate programs. Kelly earned her MFA in Graphic Design with a concentr...

• Olson-Pacheco, Ali

  Ali Olson-Pacheco has taught a wide range of English language courses at UC Extensions, California Community Colleges, and private language schools since 2005. She has led digital content development projects for Kaplan Inc., managed online course content reviews at Ventura Co...

• Martinez, Ashleigh

  Ashleigh Martinez teaches Spanish to English Translation II and Advanced English Grammar for the Translation & Interpretation certificate program. She has over 12 years of experience in the fields of language translation, education, and curriculum development. She has...

• Bush, Alan

  Alan Bush is certified in advanced search engine marketing strategies by Search Engine World. He is an internet marketing strategist working on SEO with the latest optimization, content distribution, influencer outreach as well as search engine marketing techniques and strate...

• Livingstone, Stacey

  Stacey Livingstone has experience as a teaching assistant in sociology at UC San Diego. She served as a research assistant where she entered Naval Base Coronado Commuter Needs Assessment Survey results into SurveyMonkey. She conducted a content analysis of sociological articl...

• Wong, Yoko

  Yoko Maruyama Wong is a native of Kanazawa, Japan.  She earned her M.A. in Applied Linguistics at Ohio University.  Yoko has over 25 years of experience teaching and tutoring Japanese to all ages both in Japan and in the U.S.  She had taught Japanese at Kent State Universit...

• Friet, Lorrie

  Lorrie Blackard Friet is an educator specializing in STEAM content creation. She has developed programs for San Diego Unified and Los Angeles Unified school districts as well as the San Public Library NeXT program. Lorrie is a practicing artist featured at Tower 23 Hotel in S...

• Scheid, Robert

  Robert Scheid teaches Comprehensive Final Cut Pro X . He is an Apple Certified Master Trainer. He teaches classes on Final Cut Pro, Motion, the Art and Craft of Film Editing, and Post Production for Film and Television. His preferred editing system is Final Cut Pro, as he has...

• Ordonez, Andrea

  Andrea Ordonez is an award-winning editor currently based in Fort Worth, Texas. A Dow Jones News Fund alumna, she currently manages the copy team at BuzzFeed Inc. Her team edits and proofs BuzzFeed's branded and editorial sections, as well as content from the company's latest ...

• Neeley, Jennifer

  Energetic speaker, consultant, instructor, and author, Jennifer "Gigi" Neeley is the Founder of US and UK-based JND Global (now acquired), a full-service digital marketing, social media, SEO and content marketing agency and management consultancy. From entrepreneurs to Fortune...

• Adams, John A

  Mentored by Carol Roper, an award-winning writer and recipient of the Office for Advanced Drama Research Rockefeller Honorarium, John wrote his first play "In the Shadow of a Dream," which was selected by the Midtown International Theatre Festival for production at the Worksh...

• Sandsmark, Donna M

  Donna Sandsmark teaches Web Design I: Principles & Techniques  for the Communication Design certificate program. She also teaches User Experience Design II and User Experience (UX) Portfolio  for the User Experience (UX) Design certificate program. In addition, Donna ...

• Herman, Elizabeth

  Elizabeth Herman teaches  Project Management for Technical Communicators , Information Design for Communicators , Writing Online Documentation , and Tools for Technical Communicators for UC San Diego Extension's Technical Communication Certificate Program . A long-tim...

• Lemanski, Steven

  Steve Lemanski teaches  Technical Communication I , Technical Communiation II , UX for Technical Communicators and Critical Thinking for Communicators for UC San Diego Extension's Technical Communication Certificate Program .  Steve has worked as a professional writ...

• Colford, Andrew

  Andrew Colford was born and raised in the California Bay Area.  Bored by the perfect weather, he ventured east for college and earned a degree from Georgetown's School of Foreign Service.  Although this put him on the fast track to becoming a spy, Andrew decided he would rathe...

• Jacobson, Anne

  Anne Jacobson is a medical writer and scientific director who specializes in developing scientifically rigorous content for continuing medical education (CME) and continuing professional development (CPD) activities. For nearly 20 years, she has partnered with global CME provi...

• Davidson, Lee

  Lee Davidson brings more than 12 years of copyediting experience to UC San Diego Extension’s Copyediting Certificate and is an early graduate of the program herself. Lee is currently the managing editor for digital content at a global business education association, where she...

• Wilson, Jesse

  Jesse Wilson is a microbial ecologist and environmental scientist who has researched microorganisms in aquatic ecosystems all over the world. His research involves assessing how changes in the microbial community and microbial functioning affects and is affected by changes in...

• Tyrrell, Patrick

  Patrick has been teaching LSAT for about 13 years now. When he moved from Washington, DC to Los Angeles in 2006, he got a part-time job as an SAT / ACT teacher. Once bitten by the teaching bug, he longed to teach grown-ups, as opposed to high school students, so he started te...

• Yankopolus, Jennifer

  Jennifer Yankopolus is an editor with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in architecture and design, working with designers, firms, nonprofits, historians, and authors.   She currently runs Word Collaborative , which she opened in 2003, offering a range of ...

• Corona, Andreea

  Andreea Corona currently serves as a Continuing Lecturer in the Linguistics Department in the English for Multilingual Students (EMS) Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she teaches multiple levels of academic reading and writing courses for internati...

• Reilly, Kevin

  Professor Kevin Reilly is an esteemed project management educator and Agile instructor renowned for his comprehensive approach to teaching and his commitment to student success. With over 12 years of experience guiding business professionals through PMI Exam Prep training, Kev...

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