If you are interested in completing a certificate program or specialization, please find a snapshot of the student experience noted below:
- Review the program offerings available at UCLA Extension
- Select the certificate or specialization you are interested in studying
- Review the program requirements and expectations
- Enroll in a course from your selected program
- We highly suggest starting your program with the Introductory course
- Discuss specific recommendations with your Program Representative
- We highly suggest starting your program with the Introductory course
- Enroll in a course from your selected program
- Establish your certificate or specialization candidacy
- This can be done by adding the appropriate program to your cart and paying the associated fee
- Most programs/courses are offered as open enrollment; others do have restrictions/applications so ensure you research prior to starting
- This can be done by adding the appropriate program to your cart and paying the associated fee
- Progress through the program requirements
- Upon successful completion of the program requirements, request an audit of your certificate profile through your Program Representative
- Receive your program credentials
- Certificate students are awarded formal Certificates from the UCLA Extension Registrar
- Specialization students are issued an Award of Completion from UCLA Extension
- Become a member of the UCLA Alumni Association (Certificate students only)
To learn how to apply to a program or to find additional information, please visit our Certificates & Specializations page.