UC Irvine Extension Offers Full Range of Learning Options On-Campus, On-Site, and Online

From Orange County Business Journal – Monday, February 4, 2002

Today's rapidly changing marketplace demands sharp, up-to-date skills. More than ever, career success is tied to how current your knowledge and skills are. Continuing education is the best way for professionals to stay abreast of new developments in their fields and to maintain their competitiveness. For over 35 years, UC Irvine Extension has helped thousands of individuals gain new skills or update existing skills to prepare for career advancement or career transition.

Certificate programs focus on high-demand career fields.
UC Irvine Extension certificate programs are career-oriented, providing learning pathways that lead to some of today's most sought after careers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for project managers, financial planners, paralegals, human resources professionals, product managers, and marketing and sales professionals will continue to be strong for the next several years. Our certificate programs help individuals build the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in these as well as other hot career fields.

According to Carleton McHenry, a certificate candidate, "The Certificate Program in Personal Financial Planning has been a tremendous boost in terms of giving me the overall knowledge I need to practice as a Certified Financial Planner™. It has also allowed me to network with other professionals in the financial services industry who are geared toward becoming CFPs."

Short seminars deliver just-in-time knowledge and skills for business success.
UC Irvine Extension offers over 20 1- and 2-day seminars that focus on the most essential skills required for success in business today. We offer a diverse range of topics including strategic planning, finance, human resources management, marketing, product development, sales, project management, and business communication. Students leave with a set of tools necessary to increase their effectiveness in the workplace.

Corporate, on-site training produces maximum impact and measurable results.
Companies that invest in employee development will outperform and outlast those that don't. UC Irvine Extension has partnered with major employers as well as small companies to deliver enterprise-wide training that produces results and improves the bottom line. These companies benefit from a training program that meets their needs and goals–whether they want an off-the-shelf program or a customized curriculum specific to their industry.

Enjoy maximum flexibility and convenience with online learning.
Many of the most popular courses are offered online for the convenience of busy professionals. Course topics range from investor relations to marketing, human resources to information technologies. Each course is designed to cater to the needs of the self-paced learners, and offers the same academic quality that UC Irvine Extension is known for. A new online certificate program in investor relations is currently under development in partnership with the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI).

About UC Irvine Extension
UC Irvine Extension provides professional development and personal enrichment courses and certificate programs to adults throughout Southern California. Courses are offered at the UCI campus, in Orange, and online. On-site training for corporations is also available. Visit UC Irvine Extension online at www.unex.uci.edu. For a free on-site training consultation, contact Debbie Nielsen at (949) 824-1639 or Mario Vidalon at (949) 824-7129.