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The Fall 2026 class schedule is now available. Explore professional development courses designed to help you advance in your career, build new skills or get started in a new field.

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Registration is now open. Classes begin throughout the semester from August 24 through December 18. Browse the fall schedule and register today.

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Interested in Open University? Take space-available undergraduate or graduate courses at San Francisco State University without formal admission. Open University registration begins August 10.

SFSU Launches New Online Professional Certificates

Build Career Skills Online

San Francisco State University has partnered with Ziplines Education to offer new online professional certificate programs designed to help you build practical skills for today's workplace.

You can choose from seven noncredit certificate programs in artificial intelligence, business analytics and project management:

  • AI Automation
  • AI Essentials
  • AI for Data Analysis
  • AI for HR Professionals
  • AI for Marketing
  • AI for Sales Professionals
  • Business Analytics Science
  • Project Management

The programs are fully online and combine instruction from industry practitioners with hands-on projects. Depending on the program, you can complete your certificate in five or 10 weeks. New cohorts start monthly.

After successfully completing your program, you'll earn a San Francisco State University Certificate of Completion.

Professional Skills Online Certificates
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