48 Short courses offered by the university

Get a thorough understanding of the entertainment business – from film industry principles to legal and financial affairs in the Business and Management of Entertainment program at UCLA Extension.

Fully prepare for CFP® Certification while also learning relevant trends and practices in the financial planning field. This Personal Financial Planning certificate at UCLA Extension can be completed online or in the classroom. 

UCLA Extension's Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) online certificate offers professional preparation in teaching English to speakers of other languages.

The UCLA Extension User Experience Certificate program was created for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the rapidly growing field of UX/ UI and product design. 

Develop creative writing skills in multiple genres of interest including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and more. This customizable program culminates in a capstone project in which students make significant progress on a polished collection of work. UCLA Extension's Creative Writing certificate can be completed online or in the classroom.

Prepare for a career as an editor or post-production professional in film, television, and documentaries. Gain hands-on training taught by Hollywood professionals with UCLA Extension's Post-Production programme.

The certificate in Construction Management Extended from UCLA Extension provides a comprehensive, up-to-date, and rigorous curriculum covering a wide array of aspects within the construction industry and the practical principles of construction management.

Learn the ins and outs of producing short films and features from Hollywood professionals in the UCLA Extension Producing Certificate programme.