Our Programs at LMU Extension

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Our Programs
"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
 PreK-12 

 Online  3 Months  Begins in Fall

 Mandarin in PreK-12 Settings

 Online  3 Months  Begins in Fall

 Transitional Kindergarten and
 Early Childhood Settings 

 Online  3 Months  Begins in Fall

 Courses for Professional Development + Personal Enrichment

 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