Career & Professional Development
At UC, career readiness is part of the academic experience, not an afterthought. This section brings together the resources that help you explore career paths, build marketable skills, and take concrete steps toward your professional goals, wherever you are in your journey.
Online learning gives you flexibility. These resources make sure that flexibility translates into real career momentum.
Career Launch Tools
Career Launch Tools gives you access to resources designed to help you navigate your job search with confidence. From industry research to application support, these tools are built to help you put your best foot forward at every stage of the hiring process.
Co-Op at UC
Co-op is one of the most powerful ways to gain real-world experience while you earn your degree. UC's nationally recognized cooperative education program connects students with professional work experiences that complement their academic goals.
Even as an online learner, co-op opportunities may be available depending on your program. Talk to your advisor to find out what's possible for you.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online educational platform available for free to all UC students, offering thousands of expert-led video courses in business, technology, and creative skills. Whether you want to sharpen a skill for a current role or build toward your next one, LinkedIn Learning lets you learn at your own pace on your own schedule.
Coursera
Invest in your professional development with Coursera. As a UC Online student, you have free access to numerous self-paced online courses and professional certificates through Coursera for Campus, an online learning platform that helps you build marketable skills and translate them directly to the workplace.
Benefits of using Coursera:
- Professional development and career discovery resources
- Hands-on projects and industry-recognized credentials (IRC)
- Career-aligned skills you can include on your resume
UC Skills
UC Skills is your gateway to additional professional development opportunities designed to help you grow beyond the classroom. Explore short courses, certifications, and skill-building programs that align with today's in-demand industries and career paths.