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Make the Best Investment in Yourself
Ensuring that we are at our best is more important than ever now that the economy is struggling. Even as we all wonder what twists and turns our financial circumstances might take, education remains a strong long-term investment.

Having the skills and knowledge employers need remains an advantage. The best investment that you can make in yourself is to enroll at UC Berkeley Extension this summer. Whether you want to strengthen your skills in your current position, redirect your career after a job loss, or find opportunities to move up in your field, we can help you achieve your goal.

The Best Courses and Programs
You can add a credential, prepare for undergraduate or graduate study, earn required continuing education units in your field, or work toward professional certification. This summer, in addition to our usual rich array of courses in a wide range of fields, we have new courses and programs that let you quickly capitalize on career opportunities in areas such as solar and renewable energy, project management, biotechnology, and social media marketing.

The Best Instructors
Our instructors are both distinguished professionals in their fields and accomplished teachers. In short, they meet the exceptional standards you expect when you turn to Berkeley for education.

The Best Locations
You'll find us in locations convenient to your home and workplace—in San Francisco, Redwood City, Berkeley, and now in Fresno through a new collaboration with UC Merced. Our online courses and certificate programs bring Berkeley's excellence to you anywhere, in the Bay Area and beyond.

The Best Outcomes
We're here to help you achieve your goals. Many of our students come back to us to take more courses, a testament to their satisfaction with their learning experience and the positive outcomes their education makes possible.

All From One of the World's Best Universities
We are part of a university with an unmatched reputation for excellence. When you choose UC Berkeley Extension for your continuing and professional education, you can be confident that your expectations for high quality will be met. We offer courses starting throughout the term and throughout the year, available at times that are convenient for working professionals. I hope you will browse this catalog and take the next step to enroll. I look forward to seeing you!

Diana Wu, Ed.D.
Dean, UC Berkeley Extension

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