UC Merced Extension’s mission is to build and support a culture of lifelong learning by offering real-world, high-quality, flexible, and innovative educational offerings that empower our diverse community of learners in their pursuit of academic and professional excellence. We offer access to the university’s academic courses through Open University and provides professional courses in a variety o
f industry fields (education, business, technology, renewable energy, healthcare etc.). UC Merced Extension partners with regional community initiatives and organizations to boost economic and social development with a focus on delivering courses in convenient and flexible formats, including fully online, hybrid, in-person, and custom modalities. UC Merced Extension offers workforce-responsive, non-degree credentials and credential pathways that provide opportunities to upskill and re-skill. We can develop and deliver skills-based, alternative credential programs that align with employer needs and high demand jobs. Alternative credentials are non-degree, professional credit, certificate, stackable, micro-credentials, bootcamps, etc.
