Certificates Value

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I need help please. I graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in TV Production in 2010 and immediately moved to L.A. I did two internships and since then I've been freelancing in Los Angeles which is not easy and sucks quite honestly. I've been discouraged a little bit by the entertainment industry in California to be honest. I've been thinking of having a back-up and maybe explore other fields in the future.</p>

<p>I've always liked Marketing (this would have always been my 2nd choice) and I found two marketing certificate programs at CSU Dominguez Hills and UCLA Extension. Now my question is: Do you guys think a certificate is worth it and will teach me what I need or should you go for a masters, associate's, another Bachelors.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for your help</p>

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<p>Pay a visit to the career office at that U and ask about job placement for people who have completed the certificate program. They will have information for you.</p>

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<p>I would not be so optimistic that they will have any reliable placement data. Most FT schools do not do a good job reporting placement data and I’d expect a part-time program to be worse. Good place to try though.</p>