I have noticed that professional certificates and specialized programs of study are offered. What is the difference, and will I get a certificate from both of them?
Professional certificates acknowledge the highest level of academic achievement offered by UC Berkeley Extension. An academic advisory board consisting of industry experts, University of California Berkeley professors, and UC Berkeley Extension academic staff oversee and approve the curriculum. Certification is an academically and professionally recognized credential that provides a competitive advantage in the pursuit of a career of your choice. Professional certificates consist of a minimum of 140 hours of coursework, generally 6–8 required and elective courses, in more than 20 subject areas. Nearly all of the coursework is university accredited, recorded in a permanent transcript, and thus eligible for transfer credit. Completion of a professional certificate is acknowledged by Award Documentation that includes the full name of the professional certificate, the academic unit granting the certification, the duration of the professional certificate, and explicit acknowledgement that a
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