Advance Your Career with Online Business Courses & Certificates
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The University of San Diego’s Professional and Continuing Education business courses and certificate programs provide you with the insight and tools needed to sustain an edge in your current field or branch out in a new direction.
From business development, real estate and entrepreneurship to marketing, management and more, we offer high-quality business courses, programs and workshops with cutting-edge curriculum designed to enhance your professional development and help you excel in your chosen career.
Our business certificate programs are well suited for anyone who wishes to pursue a business career, including recent graduates, new and seasoned professionals, as well as those looking to make a career change. Professionals seeking to level up their skills in such fields as project management, digital marketing, leadership, nonprofit management, commercial real estate and more undertake this coursework to advance their careers and make new network contacts.
This three-course certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to restorative justice facilitation through both online coursework and a skill-building intensive workshop held at the University of San Diego’s campus.
Boost your ability to help organizations do good by earning your Nonprofit Management Certificate online from the University of San Diego’s Nonprofit Institute.
Sharpen your project management skills and deepen your understanding of essential strategies and methodologies; earn your Project Management Certificate from USD.
This online Data Analytics and Visualization Certificate offers students career-building data analytics skills training and USD certification in this fast-growing field.
This online Practical Data Engineering Certificate offers students career-building data engineering skills training and USD certification in this ever-growing field.
Our courses are ideal for anyone seeking to gain knowledge, new skills and leadership acumen in a wide range of in-demand career fields. And with a variety of courses across a range of relevant business topics, there’s a course waiting for you!
Explore a series of courses covering in-depth expertise in single subject areas. Similar to our business certificates, you will gain knowledge and develop key skills needed in the rapidly changing business environment.
This 12-week continuing education program is intended for professionals seeking to expand digital marketing skills. Students will obtain the analytical tools to increase brand awareness, sales, and online customer engagement through content creation strategy.
Gain Digital Marketing and Outreach Skills That Drive Results.
Our diverse business program offerings are ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue or advance a career in business, including recent graduates, seasoned professionals and anyone considering a career change. Motivations may include learning new skills, positioning yourself for new opportunities and potential salary increases, networking, honing your leadership acumen, and more. Our programs are thoughtfully tailored to benefit aspiring or seasoned professionals who are interested in such topics as:
The top reasons so many career-minded professionals enroll in our business programs include:
The University of San Diego offers high-quality online and on-campus courses and programs geared to lifelong learning, professional growth and career advancement in a number of different formats
These on-campus courses are offered in a traditional classroom where you can connect with your instructor and classmates in a live setting. This learning environment facilitates communication in real time, enables immediate feedback and fosters face-to-face interaction with the instructor and classmates. Classroom courses have a scheduled start and finish date, and students are expected to attend all course sessions.
Online fixed-date courses are delivered virtually but follow a predetermined schedule, requiring students to complete assignments, participate in discussions, and take assessments by specific deadlines—much like a traditional classroom. The key difference is that while traditional courses are conducted in person at set times and locations, online fixed-date courses allow students to engage remotely, offering more flexibility in where they learn while preserving structure and accountability through fixed timelines. (Note: Any scheduled Zoom sessions will be outlined on the class schedule.) These courses have fixed start and finish dates, but as an online student you will have 24/7 online access to your classroom assignments, syllabus and course resources. Instructor feedback is shared along with the graded assignments.
How is the learning structured? Each online fixed-date course is asynchronous, meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime, although you are required to complete the assignments by specific dates. The course is designed with learning modules where all of the content is grouped into weekly assignments. Each module covers one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:
• Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
• Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
• Assignments with due dates (which may include: written assignments, journal entries, research, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
• Discussion forum where you answer prompts from the instructor and interact with your classmates.
• Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.
Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.
Our online self-paced courses are designed to provide flexibility and autonomy for learners. Unlike traditional classroom methods, which require attendance at scheduled times, self-paced courses allow you to progress through the material at your own speed within a six-month period from the time of enrollment. Your instructor will provide feedback via written responses on your assignments and exams. Grades are based on completed projects, assignments and exams.
Key differences from traditional classroom methods:
Structure of Online Self-Paced Courses:
The content is divided into learning modules, each covering one or more topics. Within each module, you can expect the following components:
Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that synthesizes all the topics covered throughout the course. The design of the learning modules follows a consistent rhythm to help you manage your time effectively. Grades will be available within two weeks of final submission, transcripts will be automatically mailed out following grades being posted and approved. Please allow 3-4 weeks from when final grades are posted to receive a transcript.
The Project Management class was extremely informative and allowed me to apply what I learned to my profession. I attribute the majority of my positive experience to my instructor, Mr Malachi Walker. The class was very fun and interactive.
The Course content is engaging and the coursework very manageable. The instructors skillfully engage all participants through the discussion groups and later provide thoughtful feedback on assignments and projects. I highly recommend this program to anyone involved with nonprofits in ANY capacity. You will be inspired to continue and expand your involvement as you embark on this journey of personal growth. Another plus? This program is AFFORDABLE!
I have really enjoyed this online program. The content has been relevant to my work and an area I want to continue to improve in the future.
My experience was no different or better online than if I had gone to a physical class. The teaching was excellent. The instructors had strong background and experience. They went the extra mile to answer questions and to help my learning.
Now I know how to develop a social media strategy.
The business faculty members at the University of San Diego’s Division Professional & Continuing Education possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience. USD PCE faculty attributes and benefits include:
USD’s widely respected Division of Professional & Continuing Education is dedicated to connecting students with high-quality courses and certificate programs.
If you are passionate about lifelong learning or if you are seeking educational opportunities to gain specific knowledge and skills for personal or career advancement reasons, then (yes!) the University of San Diego is right for you.
USD has been crafting high-quality curriculum for over 70 years
Number of students who have enhanced their career
Majority of courses are offered in flexible and convenient formats
Whether you’re an entry-level employee or a seasoned professional, these helpful business career tips and strategies will boost your chances for long-term success.
Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.
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