California State University

Professional development programs are short-term programs designed to help you learn a new skill and advance or change your career more quickly than a traditional degree program. Certificate programs are generally completed in 3-24 months and include a certificate at the completion of the program. This certificate helps you demonstrate your knowledge and experience in the subject. Through immersive and personalized instruction, our educator programs are designed to help educators fulfill their professional needs, from completing their credentials to meeting prerequisites. Each program offers multiple opportunities for hands-on learning and application of the skills you learn. Our professional development programs are available in two convenient locations, as well as online. Click on the link below to view the available programs by location. Looking to learn a skill even faster? Workshops are short, 1-3 day sessions that teach you a valuable skill set at an accelerated pace. Certificates are not awarded in workshops. Workshops are available in many fields, including finance and business. There are also test preparation workshops available, ideal for high school and college students. Click on the link below to view all available workshops.