Marketing Certificate Programs

The curriculum comprises 4 required courses (8 units) and 4 semester units of electives (usually 2 courses) for a total of 12 semester units (180 hours of instruction). Candidates must pay a nonrefundable certificate registration fee.

All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A grade point average of at least 2.5 is required to earn the certificate, and each course must be completed with a grade of C or better. A Certificate of Distinction will be awarded to those who complete the certificate with a GPA of 3.7 or higher. All coursework must be completed within five years of enrolling in the first required course. By taking two courses per term, you can complete the coursework within three semesters (one year).

How to Register

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum (domestic students only). To register online for the Certificate Program in Marketing, complete these two steps:

1. Pay the nonrefundable registration fee through your shopping cart. Please allow 3–5 business days for the registration to appear in your student account.

You should register for the certificate before you begin your second course in the curriculum.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The certificate has an estimated total cost of $4, 800 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Certificate and Award Request

Once you have completed the certificate coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your certificate. Send an email to extension-business@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4231. After your records have been reviewed, verified, and approved, your certificate will be sent to you in the mail. The review of your records is usually completed within six to eight weeks after you request the certificate.

Special Instructions for International Students

This certificate is approved for international students who want to study in the U.S. International students must be officially accepted into UC Berkeley Extension’s Evening Certificate Programs before enrolling in any courses associated with this certificate. Apply now.

Advisory Board

Laura Huddle
Product Marketing Manager
Eventbrite
UC Berkeley Extension Instructor

Rich Kapusta
Vice President, Marketing
Alta Devices

Jim Prost
Principal
Prost Associates
UC Berkeley Extension Instructor
Author

Lynn Upshaw
Haas Marketing Group Professional Faculty
UC Berkeley

Jennifer Van Deusen
Brand and Marketing Communications Leader
Autodesk
Program Graduate Student Representative

Peter Young
Director
Silicon Valley Center for Global Studies
UC Berkeley Extension Instructor

Paul Emery
Director, Business, Technology, and Engineering
UC Berkeley Extension

Tom McGuire
Program Director, Business, Technology, and Engineering
UC Berkeley Extension

Rebecca Roos
Program Coordinator, Business, Technology, and Engineering
UC Berkeley Extension