certificate

Digital Transformation

Learn how to run a competitive business that successfully harnesses emerging digital tools and evolving technologies. Launched in 2022, the Digital Transformation Certificate provides a foundational curriculum in planning, operating, and growing a tech-forward organization. Format: Online

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This program is perfect for...

Leaders at start-ups/young organizations responsible for digital processes and management
Management at businesses that require the integration of digital processes for growth and long-term survival
Executives interested in enhancing their digital management expertise
Employees at all levels seeking a comprehensive digital toolset to complement multidisciplinary skills

What you can learn.

Study the challenges of a rapidly changing employment environment, workplace, and workforce
Analyze/benchmark the organizational journey through transformation, and evaluate structuring alternatives
Identify key elements of supply chain management and e-procurement, and digital technologies for restructuring the supply chain
Understand how customer data/AI can assist in product enhancement and new product development

Innovation, Automation, Transformation

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Advanced technology, expanding AI capabilities, and the integral role of the Internet are defining characteristics of our current age of disruption and rapid societal change. In this dynamic environment, Digital Transformation certification programs can prepare forward-looking professionals to meet the strategic needs of their organizations.

Digital transformation isn’t just about advanced tech. The UCLA Extension certificate program also explores the business value-add of using digital tools to deliver operational improvements, effective financial systems and processes, targeted marketing, and better customer experiences.

Developed by experts and taught by industry leaders well-versed in strategy-building, data-driven operations management, and technology, digital transformation courses are flipped classroom experiences – self-directed coursework and assignments delivered via the Canvas platform, complemented with group interaction, strategy exploration, case analyses, and role-playing.

Format: Online

Duration: 1 Year

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required (8)

Required Courses

Digital Disruption & Business Transformation

MGMT X 494.1

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter

Organizational Alignment for Customer Engagement & Retention

MGMT X 494.2

Typically Offered: Fall, Winter

Organizational Culture and the Changing Workforce

MGMT X 494.3

Typically Offered: Spring

Managing Organizational Transformation

MGMT X 494.4

Typically Offered: Spring

Market Analysis, Competitive Assessment & Effective Customer Communications

MGMT X 494.5

Typically Offered: Summer

Digital Supply Chain Technology

MGMT X 494.6

Typically Offered: Summer

The Fundamentals of Technology Transformation

MGMT X 494.7

Typically Offered: Fall

Capstone: Continuous Transformation

MGMT X 494.8

Typically Offered: Fall

Required Courses

Students must complete the eight six-week (two unit) required program courses listed above, for a total of 16 academic credit units. Program participants must complete two classes in sequence each academic quarter with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

How to Get Started

Courses in this program are open enrollment, and each course is paid for individually and must be taken in sequence. You may take courses without committing to the program; however, establishing candidacy provides many benefits exclusive to our certificate students. Contact us to learn more.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

3800.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

750.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

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