| "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." —Benjamin Franklin |
Continuing education is directly engaged with the lived experience of the local and global community. Our online and professional certificate programs, continuing education courses and other programs of learning are facilitated by leading scholars and professionals, and balance traditional academic study with necessary practical training.
Recognizing that jobs and education are inextricably linked, each program is uniquely tailored to enable learners to update their skills and knowledge, advance their careers, and assist with a desired change in profession or vocation. And, to assure that each program continues to meet the high standards of education expected from Loyola Marymount, as well as the demands of society, each of our programs are continuously reviewed by University faculty, administrators and community leaders.
Click on the fields of study below for a full list of certificate programs, courses and continuing education opportunities. Seleccione aquí para los programas en español.
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| Administrative Professional with Microsoft Office Specialist Training |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Bookkeeping | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Chartered Tax Professional for California Residents |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Entrepreneurship: Start-Up and Business Owner Management |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Event Management and Design | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Global Business Professional | Online | 1 Year | Open Enrollment |
| Grant Writing | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Human Resources Management | Westchester Campus | 4 Months | Begins in Fall |
| LAX/Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy |
Weschester Campus | 1 Year | Begins in Fall |
| Lean Mastery | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Management for IT Professionals | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Marketing Design | Online | 9 Months | Open Enrollment |
| National Pharmaceutical Representative |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Nonprofit Fundraising | Westchester Campus | 9 Months | Begins in Fall |
| Nonprofit Management | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Paralegal | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Project Management | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Payroll Practice and Management | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Protection Officer | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Purchasing and Supply Chain Management |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Records Management | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Six Sigma Green Belt | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| AutoCAD | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| CompTIA™ A+ Certification Training | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Cisco® CCNA® Certification Training | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Forensic Computer Examination | Online | 1 Year | Open Enrollment |
| Microsoft Certified System Administrator 2003 (MCSA) |
Online | 18 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Microsoft Certified System Administrator Plus (MCSA+) 2003 |
Online | 18 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Microsoft Certified System Engineer 2003 (MCSE) |
Online | 18 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Web Applications Development | Online | 1 Year | Open Enrollment |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| 3Ds Max | Online | 8 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Digital Arts | Online | 9 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Video Game Design and Development |
Online | 8 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Web Design | Online | 9 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Webmaster | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| Alcohol and Drug Counseling | Westchester Campus | 18 Months | Begins in Fall/Spring |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Child Development Associate Training |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| Administrative Dental Assistant | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Clinical Dental Assistant | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Emergency Management Training for First Responders |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness and Sport |
Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Personal Fitness Training | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Pharmacy Technician | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Veterinary Assistant | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| African American Ministry | Westchester Campus | 1 Year | Begins in Fall |
| Art of Spiritual Direction | Orange | 3 Years | App due July 31 (for Fall) |
| Catholic Bible Institute | Westwood or San Bernardino | 3 Years | Begins in Fall |
| Catechist Formation Program | Online | 1 Year | Under Development |
| Christian Initiation | Westchester Campus | 1 Year | Begins in Fall |
| Cultural Orientation Program for International Ministers |
Los Altos or Sierra Madre | 1 Year | Begins in Fall |
| Parish Business Administration | Westchester Campus | 1 Year | Begins in Fall |
| Pastoral Care | San Bernardino | 1 Year | Begins in Fall |
| Pastoral Liturgy | Orange | 1 Year | Begins in Fall |
| Courses in Theological Studies (for Audit) | 4 Months | Each Semester | |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| Building Analyst Quick Start | Online | 3 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Green Supply Chain Professional | Online | 13 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Indoor Air Quality Management | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Indoor Environmentalist | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Principles of Green Buildings | Online | 3 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Solar Power Professional | Online | 3 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Senior Certified Sustainability Professional | Online | 1 Year | Open Enrollment |
| Wind Energy Professional | Online | 6 Months | Open Enrollment |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| Leadership for English Learner Achievement |
Online | 3 Months | Begins in Fall |
|
Academic Spanish in Grades |
Online | 3 Months | Begins in Fall |
|
Mandarin in PreK-12 Settings |
Online | 3 Months | Begins in Fall |
|
Transitional Kindergarten and |
Online | 3 Months | Begins in Fall |
| Varies | Each Semester | ||
| PROGRAM | LOCATION | COMPLETION TIME | ENROLLMENT |
| Prime of Life Yoga | Online + Mar Vista | 4 Months | Begins in Spring |
| Vinyasa Krama Yoga | Westchester Campus | 1-3 Months | Begins in Summer |
| Yoga and the Healing Sciences | Westchester Campus | 4 Months | Begins in Fall |
| Yoga Philosophy | Westchester Campus | 1 Year | Begins in Fall/Spring |
| Yoga Therapy Rx | Westchester Campus | 1 Year | App due Aug 15 (for Fall) |
| Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment | Varies | Each Semester | |
