UCSC Extension has developed partnerships with well-respected universities, professional associations and community organizations to add value to your investment in education. These partnerships provide a pathway to undergraduate and graduate programs.
Project Management
The Project Management Institute (PMI) is the global association of project-management professionals that administers the popular PMP certification. Those individuals looking to make project management a career should consider joining PMI at www.pmi.org. The Silicon Valley Chapter of PMI, one of its most active chapters, serves the South Bay and can be reached on the Web at www.pmisv.org.
Marketing
The Silicon Valley American Marketing Association (SVAMA) is the local chapter of the American Marketing Association, the world's largest nonprofit marketing association. Visit the Silicon Valley Chapter at www.svama.org.
The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Northern California Chapter was formed to educate, inform and provide networking opportunities for Direct Marketing professionals in the bay area. Visit the DMA at www.the-dma.org.






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