This Program is Perfect For

  • WIOA approved clients who need a specific set of skills and tools for today's workplace.
  • WIOA approved clients who are looking to integrate multiple certificate program courses to fit their needs
  • WIOA approved clients seeking a flexible, badge-ready credential

Tech skills to help you update your resume fast

Ready to tune-up your resume with the latest tech skills and the tools used by industry in 2026?

In the Technology specialization for WIOA-approved students you can identify the most-in-demand skills you need to be employment-ready fast. By selecting any four courses in our approved technology programs, students customize their learning pathway for their individual career goals. These are the courses that will help you meet industry needs and the rapidly changing regional workforce demand. 

Our professional programs are reviewed annually as part of the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) process and are supported by employer and workforce agency partnerships.

Program Requirements

  • Choose any four courses from our certificate programs and specialization programs.*
  • Units/CEUs varies.
  • Program duration: 6–9 months
  • Cost: $3,000–$5,000
  • Estimated books and materials cost: $500
* You may choose any UCSC Extension course except from the following programs: Premed Postbacc, Pre-College, and our curriculum partner programs.

Your next steps

  1. Complete the Career Exploration guide, or a similar career exploration with your workforce agency career advisor.
     
  2. Based on the skills gap assessment, choose the courses that match the skills needed.
     
  3. Browse our courses to see all of your options. You can also use the search box to find the skills you're looking for.
     
  4. Work with our Workforce advisor to create a program schedule.
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