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
"The Project Management certificate gave me a practical framework for organizing complex work. I learned how to break projects into manageable steps, anticipate risks, communicate priorities, and keep people moving toward a shared goal. Since completing the program in 2021, those tools have become a lasting part of how I approach turning broad ideas into clear, actionable plans."
— Calvin Yoskowitz., Full-Time Professional at UCSB PaCE, Project Management Certificate
"The Web Development certificate gave me foundational knowledge I needed in my career in web development and technology. The course was flexible with my schedule so it was a natural fit. I met so many inspiring folks in my cohort and learned so much from my instructor, Angel. I'm glad I took this certificate because it directly contributed to my success on the job. "
— Larry Chen, Full-Time Professional at UCSB PaCE, Web Development Certificate