Continuous Improvement and Quality Management Certificate Program Offered By UCSC Extension.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 1995--University of California Extension, Santa Cruz in Silicon Valley is offering its Certificate Program in Continuous Improvement and Quality Management for professionals in both public and private organizations.

The certificate's comprehensive, path-breaking curriculum is designed for managers at all levels who are faced with the challenge of improving quality and productivity in their work environments. The courses model the values and processes of continuous improvement, and a team-based approach is emphasized.

Core courses offered this winter quarter include "Foundations of Continuous Improvement and Quality Management," "Team Dynamics and Decision Making," "Quality-Based Management" and "Implementing Continuous Improvement and Quality Management."

Electives include "Innovation and Discovery: Strategies for a Changing Environment," "ISO-9000 Implementation Strategy" and "Assuring High-Performance Software Teams."

UCSC Extension's certificate programs are a series of core courses and electives. Courses can be taken individually as well as part of the certificate program.

Courses meet at UCSC Extension's facilities in Cupertino, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. For further information about UCSC Extension's Certificate Program in Continuous Improvement and Quality Management, call the Business and Management Department at [phone].

CONTACT: UC Santa Cruz Extension

Denise Viereck, 408/748-3211