Save 25% on Your Professional Development at UCSB
Advance your career, master new workplace tools, and claim your exclusive UCSB staff discount on high-demand professional certificates and courses.
High-Demand Tracks For Staff
Based on campus enrollment data, these professional tracks consistently deliver the best career impact and return on investment for university personnel: AI & Data Science, Project Management & Agile Operations, Human Resources & Business Law, Accounting & Financial Planning, Applied Behavior Analysis and Child Life. See below for more details.
AI & Data Science
Advance your expertise in artificial intelligence and data science, from foundational concepts through advanced applications. Prepare to leverage AI and data analytics for strategic decision-making and innovation across industries.
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Project Management & Agile Operations
The number one choice for campus professionals. Master the essential foundations of leading complex, cross-departmental projects on-time and within budget.
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Human Resources & Business Law
Navigate contemporary talent management strategy and the legal aspects of employment practices—ideal for current and aspiring campus supervisors.
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Accounting & Financial Planning
Build concrete financial fluency. Learn everything from core financial accounting principles to strategic budget planning for department operations.
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Applied Behavior Analysis
Train for a growing field with a research-driven ABA curriculum—flexible and affordable for working professionals.
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Child Life
Take the first step toward becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist with ACLP-approved online courses.
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Extend the Savings
UCSB staff are eligible to receive an exclusive 25% discount on Professional and Continuing Education programs. This benefit also extends to immediate family members (spouses, domestic partners, parents, and children), who receive a 15% discount.
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Work Smarter, Not Harder:
Mastering AI in the Modern Workplace
Artificial intelligence is changing how organizations operate. At UCSB PaCE, we aren’t just talking about the future—our instructors are actively integrating hands-on AI tools into digital marketing, accounting, and business courses so you stay competitive and efficient! See our AI & Data Science courses to gain more skills in the workplace. Read more about how we are integrating AI into our courses:
Success Stories from Our Community
"While working as a Financial Administrative Assistant, I pursued a Professional Accounting certificate, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth that helped me earn a promotion to Financial Analyst at UCSB."
- Sebastian Acosta
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Cristina enrolled with clear goals in mind: "skill development and job advancement," she says. "The program provided me with tools to be an effective leader, especially leading in the age of AI. These tools will be valuable as I continue to move up in my organization."
— Cristina Esparza
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