CSUSM Expands Professional Development Certificate Programs

    SAN MARCOS, CA, August 01, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Extended Learning at California State University, San Marcos is extending the range of Professional Development Certificate Programs being offered, enabling CSUSM to better meet specific workplace needs in San Diego and Riverside counties. Some of the new Certificate Programs being offered are paralegal, healthcare information technology, educational technology, and palliative care. Students earn credentials that help them receive recognition from current and future employers, demonstrating that they have the necessary skills and knowledge in their fields. In fact, many of CSUSM Extended Learning's Certificate Programs are endorsed by professional organizations at the local, regional, and even national level.

With this most recent push, CSUSM Extended Learning continues to provide training for students who work in, or want to work in, some of the region's most in-demand fields like meeting and event planning. The time and financial commitment the Certificate Programs require are less than that of a traditional degree, making these credentials attainable for more Californians. Additionally, some Certificate Programs and courses, including project management, are offered online as well as at the San Marcos campus.

"CSUSM Extended Learning's Professional Development Certificate Programs give students the opportunity to work with CSUSM faculty and/or experts who have years of professional and practical experience, as well as to benefit by learning side-by-side with professional-minded peers," explains Mike Schroder, Dean of Extended Learning. "Earning a Certificate that teaches high-demand skills like supervising employees can provide that extra boost to take your career to the next level with a promotion, or help you embark on a new career path."

With more Certificate Programs being offered and new classes being added, CSUSM Extended Learning is an excellent resource for Californians who want to advance in their careers. Classes provide up-to-date information and skills that students can employ in the workplace in cutting-edge fields like biotechnology laboratory technician and digital arts certificates. Why not start planning today for the career you want?

To learn more about Certificate Programs and courses or to enroll, call 760-750-4020 or visit the Extended Learning website at www.csusm.edu/el.

About CSUSM Extended Learning
As the academic outreach arm of Cal State San Marcos, Extended Learning is a leading provider of professional and continuing education in North San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties. Offering degree programs, such as a specialized accelerated MBA degree, as well as both academic credit and noncredit professional enrichment courses, Extended Learning helps individuals and organizations achieve their educational and training goals. For more information please visit http://www.csusm.edu/el/.

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