Business, Management & Legal Programs

New and Popular Programs

Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technology (AI & FinTech) Coming Soon

Our new certificate, launching later this year, will focus on this cutting-edge technology and its integration into the financial industry. Taught by experts, this certificate will prepare students to enter the FinTech labor market with skills to put them at the forefront of this booming field.

Accounting Certificates

Our entry-level Accounting Fundamentals Certificate is ideal for newcomers and financial professionals who want to strengthen their skills, while our Accounting Certificate meets the accounting course requirements needed to sit for the California CPA exam. For professionals looking to enhance their skills, we also offer specializations in Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, or certificates in Taxation or Internal Audit. Our new articulation agreement with California State University Northridge could lead you to a master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation.

Digital Marketing Certificate

Get up-to-date training in digital media, data and analytics, social media, content management, and more in this program. This certificate is ideal for professionals whose job duties include marketing or media relations, as well as business owners looking to increase their knowledge in designing and implementing digital marketing plans.

Human Resources Management Certificate

Whether you are just starting out or are ready to advance your career, our Human Resources program offers a current, comprehensive, and practical grounding in the major areas required of a human-resources professional. Our courses are taught by top human-resources professionals who bring real-world experience to the classroom.

Enterprise Risk Management Certificate

All organizations operate knowing there are risks involved. This certificate prepares those who want to learn more about risk-management concepts and methods and enable their businesses to adapt to challenging and rapidly evolving risk environments.

Real Estate Certificates

Our three certificates were designed for those who are looking to increase their knowledge and have a successful career in real estate. Whether you obtain a sales or broker’s license, are interested in residential or commercial, are looking for additional investing and analytical skills, or are working on the credit and loan side, we have programs for you.

Explore all of our courses and certificates, in person, hybrid, or online: uclaextension.edu

Career Spotlight

What does a Human Resources Manager do?

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff; administering pay, benefits, and leave; and enforcing company policies and practices.

A successful HR Manager should possess these top essential skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflictresolution skills

• Organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

• Analytical thinking, critical thinking, and problemsolving skills

• Leadership skills

Where does a Human Resources Manager work?

Human Resource Managers can hold permanent inhouse positions with businesses of all sizes and are employed in nearly every industry. Depending on the size of the company, some travel may also be required to visit other branch offices, attend professional meetings, or to recruit new employees.

According to bls.gov, the median pay for human resources managers is $126,230/year.

Instructor Spotlight

Kathy Gilroy, MA

Human Resources Manager, Safety Insurance

“I’ve worked in most of the aspects of HR in a variety of places and I’ve developed a point of view: The only HR policies and programs that qualify as ‘best practices’ are the ones that work where you are.

In my class discussions you’re likely to hear about highly publicized HR practices that are very effective in some organizations and others that, despite their good press, fall flat. That’s often because those practices don’t support the organization’s mission and/or culture. HR life in the real organizational world sometimes doesn’t look very much like HR as its described in the business press.”

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA