Extensions provide freedom to choose. (An Advertising Supplement to the Los Angeles Business Journal: Education).In today's quickly evolving business environment, knowledge is more than power -- it's freedom. In a world where change is the order of the day -- in either traditional industries or emerging technologies -- only cutting-edge knowledge of your field can preserve your freedom to make choices and forge your career path in a dynamic marketplace. Getting that knowledge isn't as easy as it sounds. What you knew yesterday is frequently obsolete today. The half-life for knowledge in electrical engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. , for example, is five years. In computer science, ifs two and a half. It's no different in business. Given that more information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the preceding 5,000, ifs a challenge for today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. professionals to stay on top of all the current tools and trends in their fields. Since UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX Extension opened its doors in 1917, it has helped working professionals expand the breadth of their experience and keep their knowledge base contemporary. With over 80 certificated programs and 4,500 courses a year, UCLA Extension programs meet the needs of every caliber of business professional in every field, designed to fit the schedules of busy working adults. There couldn't be a better time to fit continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). into your life. Every era of economic uncertainty creates its own opportunities, and today is no exception. For instance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) A research agency of the U.S. Department of Labor; it compiles statistics on hours of work, average hourly earnings, employment and unemployment, consumer prices and many other variables. predicts an above-average increase in jobs over the next 10 years in accounting and financial planning Financial planning Evaluating the investing and financing options available to a firm. Planning includes attempting to make optimal decisions, projecting the consequences of these decisions for the firm in the form of a financial plan, and then comparing future performance against . UCLA Extension offers an Award in Accounting, or a Professional Designation in Personal Financial Planning that uniquely prepares students to take advantage of opportunities in these growing fields. The paralegal profession is also growing fast, and there is no better place than the Attorney Assistant Training Program (AATP AATP Authorized Academic Training Program AATP Authorized Academic Training Provider AATP Asian American Tutorial Project (UCLA student group) AATP Australian Association of TAFE Principals AATP Adobe Authorized Training Partner ) at UCLA Extension for individuals to acquire the skills and training required to succeed in this field. Established in 1972 in cooperation with the UCLA School of Law The UCLA School of Law is the law school of the University of California, Los Angeles. It is generally regarded as the top law school in Southern California, as well as one of the top fifteen law schools in the United States. , the AATP is approved by the American Bar Association American Bar Association (ABA), voluntary organization of lawyers admitted to the bar of any state. Founded (1878) largely through the efforts of the Connecticut Bar Association, it is devoted to improving the administration of justice, seeking uniformity of law . Other fields are changing so rapidly, professionals must scramble to keep up. UCLA Extension's two-year certificated program in Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. allows professionals to learn the skills and make the contacts that allow them to keep abreast Verb 1. keep abreast - keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign policies" keep up, follow trace, follow - follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba" ; "trace the of this changing profession. Perhaps no field changes as dramatically or as quickly as computer science and information systems. At UCLA Extension, IT professionals can gain the knowledge they need to keep up with the advancements in technology that continue to transform our world. And if you are hoping to grow your own small or medium-sized businesses in these turbulent economic times, the Saturday Entrepreneurship Series is an invaluable way to help minimize risk and recognize opportunity. These are just a small sampling of UCLA Extension's offerings, which span hundreds of fields, from the arts to business to the sciences. And UCLA Extension offers choices not just in a wide range of fields, but in a wide range of locations and formats. To keep up with today's growing need for continuing education, UCLA Extension has broadened the opportunities for professionals to learn. In any given quarter, UCLA Extension offers learning experiences -- conferences, workshops, seminars, and courses -- in dozens locations across the Southland. In addition to programs on the UCLA campus and the nearby Lindbrook Center, UCLA Extension offers courses in its newly opened 1010 Westwood Center, a vibrant environment for professionals in design, the arts, and other fields of endeavor. UCLA Extension's Downtown Center conveniently offers courses in Business & Management, Computers & Information Systems, Education, Engineering, English as a Second Language, Public Policy, Public Health, Nursing, and Mental Health. Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a part of Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan originating from Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood. offers courses in Business & Management, Entertainment, Public Policy, Journalism, Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , and Writing. This winter, UCLA Extension is reaching out to the communities northeast of downtown through a unique partnership with Occidental College. Now adult learners can take prestigious UCLA Extension continuing education courses at Occidental's lovely Eagle Rock campus. This partnership begins with courses in Entrepreneurship and Business Economics and English as a Second Language, and will continue to grow. More and more professionals are taking advantage of the opportunities presented by online learning. UCLA Extension offers hundreds of courses online, each of them providing the same engaging, high-quality education as a traditional class, in the comfort and convenience of your home or office. In fact, ifs possible to complete some UCLA Extension programs -- including the Award in Accounting, the Professional Designation in Financial Planning, and the Professional Designation in Human Resources Management -- from your home or office. One of the pioneers of online learning, UCLA Extension provides the support and assistance people need to feel at ease with this relatively new learning experience. This story was provided by UCLA Extension. |
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