UC Irvine Extension Management Programs Are Tailor-Made for Working Professionals

From the OC Business Journal – May 5, 2003

In times of rapid changes and fierce competition, everyone needs to keep their skills current. For busy professionals who have competing demands on their time, UC Irvine Extension offers flexible learning options that suit their lifestyles.

Certificate programs spotlight high-demand career fields
UC Irvine Extension provides university-level, career-specific training to help individuals achieve their goals. Each certificate program focuses on the job competencies and skill requirements that are necessary for success in an occupational field. The certificate programs in human resources, project management, paralegal, and personal financial planning are recognized for their quality, distinctiveness, and workplace applicability. These programs are the key to differentiating yourself from your competitors.

Speed up learning with accelerated programs
For those who want to focus intensely on their education and enjoy the fast pace of learning, UC Irvine Extension offers the human resources and project management certificate programs in an accelerated format. Each course has no more than 3 meetings and is held at the UCI Learning Center, located at 200 S. Manchester Avenue in Orange. These programs can be completed in about half the time it takes to complete the traditional certificate programs.

Short seminars focus on topical issues
Concise, relevant, and focused, UC Irvine Extension short seminars are valuable training options for those who want to address specific issues important to their business success–issues such as strategic planning, project management, marketing, communication, human resources management, negotiation, leadership, and new product development. Students who enroll in at least three seminars receive their fourth seminar free. Corporations can also save when they enroll three or more people in the same seminar. "For busy professionals who are looking for practical tools that can be used immediately on the job, UC Irvine Extension short seminars are the perfect solution," says Beth Hoch, director of communications for the Orange County Business Council. "I enjoyed the flexibility that the seminars offered and the usefulness of the information presented. They did a good job of condensing a lot of coursework into a short concentrated format." She continues, "I chose UC Irvine Extension for its reputation among working professionals and would recommend short seminars to anyone seeking a quality business education."

Developing tomorrow's leaders with Manager's Toolkit
As a fast-track management tool, UC Irvine Extension offers the NEW Manager's Toolkit, a selection of short seminars built around essential skills for managers. Participants walk away with powerful tools and techniques for solving critical business issues, and a broader perspective of their leadership role and an improved ability to create value in their organization. Whether one is on the management track, or already has some management experience, this program serves as excellent preparation for career advancement.

Meeting industry and business needs with on-site training
UC Irvine Extension has a track record of delivering corporate, on-site training that produce bottom-line results. Companies can choose from pre-existing programs, or customize a training program that addresses their specific business needs. Major employers as well as small companies have partnered with UC Irvine Extension to boost employee productivity, reduce attrition rate, and enhance recruitment potential.

For a free course catalog, call (949) 824-5414. View the entire spring UC Irvine Extension catalog online at www.unex.uci.edu. To request a free on-site training needs assessment, contact Brian Breen at (949) 824-1847 or bbreen@uci.edu.