Stackable Certificates
Embrace the changing landscape of professional development
As CEO/CHRO, you see things changing around you.
That engineer you hired three years ago needs some leadership skills as she heads into a senior team lead position. And that biology lab assistant you hired five years ago wants to take charge of the lab finances.
Gone are the days of solely sponsoring employees for a lengthy and expensive MBA program or exclusively hiring MBAs.
Your employees need to upskill or reskill, and you are not sure about the quality of thousands of certifications available online. Or those in-person programs that come with participation certificates.
UC Davis offers a modern solution that caters to your specific needs through our Stackable Certificate Program.
Built for Busy People
Our program is approachable and flexible. Employees can obtain the certificate they need to address immediate knowledge gaps, and when they're ready for the next step, they can return for additional certificates. It's a dynamic and personalized learning journey tailored to their evolving needs.
Unlock the full potential of your workforce
- Relevant and Current Learning: Our program equips students with skills and capabilities they can apply immediately in their jobs. We focus on building lasting capabilities within your workforce.
- High-Quality Instruction: Students learn from top-ranked UC Davis faculty in small, interactive classes.
- Flexibility: Our class format offers multiple options, allowing individuals to attend either online or in-person, accommodating their preferences and schedules.
- Immersive Experience: Unlike short, resort-style programs, our program is academically rigorous. Students receive academic credit for completed courses, including exams, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Stackable Certificates: Students can stack certificates to create a personalized learning path. They can complete an MBA, at their own pace, should they choose. Each certificate takes just six months to complete.
Certificate Offerings
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Management Core (16 quarter units)
Case study
You have identified an employee who is currently doing technical or entry level work, but is ready to be put on the management track. This certificate provides a solid understanding of the various functions of a business and some key strategic principles within each function.
Courses
Complete any four courses.
- Financial Accounting
- Individual and Group Dynamics
- Organizational Strategy and Structure
- Financial Theory and Policy
- Marketing Management
- Managing for Operational Excellence
Skills
- Financial analysis and accounting
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
- Financial management and risk analysis
- Marketing strategy and analysis
- Operations management and process improvement
- Organizational design and change management
- Broad business concepts and critical thinking
Finance (16 quarter units)
Case study
Your production manager has been responsible for overseeing the manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality. As you seek to enhance operational efficiency, she is presented with an opportunity to transition into a more strategic role where she can play a crucial part in optimizing the company's operations and reducing production costs.
Courses
- Financial Theory and Policy
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Analysis
- Technology Finance and Valuation
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Evaluation of Financial Information
Skills
- Financial analysis and decision-making skills
- Understanding of financial markets and instruments
- Investment analysis and portfolio management
- Valuation of technology assets
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis
- Cost analysis and budgeting skills
- Managerial decision-making using accounting data
Marketing (16 quarter units)
Case study
Your marketing associate or analyst is showing signs of wanting to grow from executing some marketing tactics to actually strategizing new marketing moves. You want to grow this employee in the current function.
Courses
Complete any four courses.
- Marketing Management (Required if the Management Core certificate has not been completed.)
- Data Analysis for Managers
- Marketing Analytics
- Product Management
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Strategies
- International Marketing
- Markets and the Firm
Skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Market research and consumer behavior analysis
- Product development and management
- Digital marketing strategies and techniques
- Marketing analytics and data-driven decision-making
- Formulating and implementing marketing strategies
- Understanding markets and their impact on business
Business Analytics (16 quarter units)
Case study
You have a senior manager who is managing a team of analysts and wants to get a solid understanding of business analytics. Something that wasn’t taught when they were in school. And they want to guide their analysts appropriately and use data in decision-making.
Courses
Complete any four courses.
- Data Analysis for Managers
- Machine Learning with Python
- Forecasting and Managerial Research Methods
- Decision Analytics
- R for Business Analytics
- Information, Insight, Impact
Skills
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Machine learning with a focus on Python
- Forecasting and research methods for managerial decision-making
- Decision analytics skills
- Utilizing R for business analytics
- Generating insights from data
- Creating business impact through data-driven decisions
Quantitative Core in Business (12 quarter units)
Case study
You've noticed the unique challenges your employee who comes from a science background faces when engaging with business math, a skill set crucial for making informed decisions. This certificate program provides a comprehensive understanding of the diverse numerical tools managers use to effectively guide their teams and strategize.
Courses
Complete any three courses.
- Markets and the Firm
- Financial Accounting
- Data Analysis for Managers
- Decision Analytics
Skills
- Financial accounting skills, including understanding financial statements, analyzing financial data, and financial statement interpretation
- Data analysis skills, encompassing the ability to gather, clean, analyze, and interpret data for managerial decision-making
- Knowledge of how markets impact businesses, including market dynamics, competition, and market-driven strategies
- Managerial decision-making skills, involving the ability to use data and analysis to make informed decisions for the firm
- Understanding the financial aspects of managing a business, including financial reporting, budgeting, and financial decision-making
Management Specialty (16 quarter units)
Case study
Having been deeply involved in operations of different types, this employee is ready to assume a leadership position. Where they understand the business, but now have to strategize, lead, and help the organization grow.
Courses
Complete any four courses.
- Organizational Strategy and Structure
- Individual and Group Dynamics
- Negotiations in Organizations
- Managing People in High-Performance Organizations
- Power and Influence in Management
- Management of Innovation
- Leadership and Entrepreneurship (Residential Experiences)
Skills
- Strategic thinking and planning in organizational contexts
- Understanding organizational structures and their impact on strategy
- Interpersonal and group dynamics skills for effective teamwork
- Negotiation skills in organizational settings.
- Managing and leading people in high-performance environments
- Developing and applying power and influence strategies in management
- Management of innovation processes and techniques
- Leadership skills, including those related to entrepreneurship and residential experiences