Ready to upskill, reskill or reimagine your career? We’ll help you get there!
Online Education for the Modern Workforce
As the lifelong learning division of UC Davis, UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education supports the needs of adult learners throughout their careers. Whether you’re looking to brush up on the latest knowledge and skills in your profession, prepare for a promotion or start a new career, we’re here to help. Our high-quality, convenient and impactful online and in-person courses provide career-focused education in a variety of professional fields.
What We Offer
We connect you to the knowledge, expertise and resources of UC Davis through:
- Career-focused courses, certificates and micro-credentials
- Leadership development training
- Technology career boot camps
- Low-cost MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), accessible worldwide
- Workforce development for public and private sector organizations
Designed for busy lifestyles, most of our courses and programs are offered online
Our programs blend the academic expertise of UC Davis with instructors who are industry experts
Take individual courses or stack them to earn a certificate or micro-credential
Benefits of Certificates and Skilled Credentials
- Cost-effective alternative to a graduate degree
- Aligns with career- and industry-specific skills
- Fast time to completion, often less than a year
- Flexible learning formats
- Stackable skills and certifications can offer substantial upward mobility
Learn about certificate programs
Get inspired! Hear from our students
Damariz Quezada, Construction Management Certificate Program graduate
“A few months after enrolling in the program, I received an offer for the position I’m in now—a career opportunity that I never thought I would achieve when I started in the construction industry.”
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Jeff Heiser, Coaching for Life and Work Certificate Program graduate
“Taking this course was an absolute investment in me as a leader and as a coach. It's enhanced a lot of the relationships in my life, both in work and out of work—it was absolutely worth the time.”
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Amanda Koeller, UC Davis Master Brewers Certificate Program graduate
“I wanted to be taken seriously in brewing, and the program at UC Davis is the most prestigious brewing school in the nation. I wanted to learn from the best.”
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Jonathan Bobadilla, Land Use and Environmental Planning Certificate Program graduate
“The certificate was attractive because of its relevance to my field and the class scheduling let me continue working full time. The online format helped tremendously.”
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Victoria Odufuwa Nze, Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program graduate
“This program brought more than just the academics. It really gave me tools for life and lifelong friends. I couldn’t have asked for a better support system.”
Read Victoria's success story