Continuing Education Requirements

UCLA is arguably one of the most well-respected universities in North America. As such, when most people think of UCLA, they think of the standard bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degrees. What many people don’t realize is that UCLA has a vast array of continuing education programs under its “Extension” brand. In fact, UCLA continuing education not only consists of generic single courses, but also some an impressive selection of certificates that are excellent to put on your resume.

So what makes UCLA special? Perhaps the primary factor is the cost. For as little as $6,000 you can get a certificate in fields such as computers and technology, real estate, business, and many more. A second good reason to choose UCLA continuing education is the flexibility. Most certificate programs require under 15 courses to be taken within three years of enrolling. This means that you can take one or two courses per quarter to fit in with your current job. That way, you don’t have to apply for financial aid or take on any loans that may impede your studies. In addition, the courses offered are highly tailored to your certificate – so if you want to get a certificate in real estate, you’ll never have to take an English course, like you would at university. Going to UCLA Extension means that you’ll only pay for what you need.

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It’s also worth noting that a certificate and a bachelor’s degree is an excellent combination for anyone to have. All too often, universities churn out graduates who have very little real-world experience. They go through, get their degrees, and then apply for a job in their field, only for the employer to realize that they have no concept of the practical side of the job. Attending UCLA continuing education will show prospective employers that you have a firm understanding of the practical side and may be a good substitute for real-world experience. For example, programmers who have just graduated with a B.Sc. may find that the practical Java, SQL, iPhone, etc. programming courses that are offered at UCLA are excellent preparation for a software development career path.

All in all, getting a certificate or even just taking courses at UCLA is definitely worth the time and money. Not only is it comparatively cheap, but it’s an excellent way to bolster your resume!