Professional Certificate Programs

Ideal for working professionals, community members as well as matriculated Cal Poly students, professional certificate programs offered through Cal Poly Extended, Professional and Continuing Education (EPaCE) provide expertise in a variety of subjects. Participants are not required to apply for admission to these certificate programs or to enroll in all courses offered. Those that choose to complete the required courses will be awarded a certificate.

The professional certificate is not designed for matriculated students to complete requirements for a degree, rather each course is designed to increase competence. As for any courses offered through EPaCE, we reserve the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes. Classes may be cancelled if fewer than the required number of students enroll. Every effort will be made to avoid canceling classes. However, Cal Poly EPaCE receives no support from public funds and the necessity of operating on a self-supporting basis requires registration minimums.


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EPaCE Tech Bootcamps*

Cal Poly EPaCE is offering a comprehensive cybersecurity and coding bootcamp programs powered by the longest-running and most successful bootcamp provider, Fullstack Academy.

Tech Bootcamps
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Emergency Management

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management through the Solano Campus empowers you to turn knowledge into real-world impact in just 12 months. Whether you’re an emergency manager, first responder, or military professional, this program is designed to help you lead at the next level. Develop the skills to protect communities and shape outcomes in critical moments.

Emergency Management

Professional Advancement

Online Courses

These online courses are longer in duration, six months more or less, and can be started at any time (check individual class info). You proceed at your own pace and gain a more in-depth knowledge of the subject matter covered.

Online Courses

Sponsored CEUs

The following Sponsored CEUs include: courses taught by Cal Poly faculty on campus, scheduled online courses taught on a six week repeating schedule by contracted providers, and courses taught online at your own pace.

Courses for Teachers