Why Choose UC Davis Online Programs?
For more than 65 years, we've helped professionals grow through 100+ courses, and 90% of learners report applying new skills on the job within three months. Whether you're building new skills, changing careers or advancing professionally, our flexible online programs deliver the academic excellence and practical learning experience UC Davis is known for.
- Flexible learning: Study when and where it works for you with online courses designed for busy professionals.
- Expert instructors: Learn from UC Davis faculty and industry leaders.
- Practical skills: Gain knowledge and tools you can immediately apply in your current or future role.
- Respected credentials: Earn professional certificates, digital badges or specialized training backed by UC Davis.
Learn more about our approach to online learning.
Program Types
- Certificate Programs: In-depth study through a series of related courses leading to an academic certificate.
- Professional Programs: Career-focused programs that combine multiple courses to build practical, job-ready skills.
- Intensive Programs: Immersive, project-based learning experiences built around our signature Intensive Professional Learning Framework.
- Short Intensive Programs: Focused, accelerated learning on a single topic, typically completed in just a few weeks.
Certificate Programs and Professional Programs also offer the flexibility to enroll in individual courses without completing the full program. Learn more about our program types.
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Certificate Programs
- Accounting Principles Certificate Program
- Accounting Specialist Certificate Program
- Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program
- Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program
- Construction Management Certificate Program
- Human Resource Management
- Online Master Brewers Certificate Program
- Project Management Certificate Program
- Public Health Certificate Program
- Viticulture Certificate Program
- Winemaking Certificate Program
Professional Programs
- California Environmental Quality Act
- Communication for Planners
- Conservation Permitting
- Environmental Permitting and Exceptions
- Geographic Information Systems
- Housing, Development, Policy and Planning
- Land Use Planning
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Management Development Program
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Team Coaching
- Python for Data Analysis Professional Concentration
- UC Davis Executive Leadership Program
- Urban Planning Tools and Techniques
- Water Resources Planning and Management
Intensive Programs
Short Intensive Programs
Our Intensive Professional Learning Framework
Our new Intensive Professional Learning Framework is a signature learning experience from UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, designed to help professionals build practical, job-ready skills through an immersive, hands-on approach. This signature learning model combines flexible online coursework, live instruction and hands-on projects into one integrated experience. You'll build foundational knowledge, learn from experienced instructors and apply your skills through projects with companies and nonprofit organizations. Learn more
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