8 Things to Consider if You are Going to Teach Abroad Teaching can be an amazing adventure and bring invaluable life experience, but there are many things to consider before finding the right job, adjusting to a new country, and developing a connection with your students. Receive the top 8 tips that you should consider before you leave the U.S. and while you are teaching abroad.

When most independent educational consultants launch their practices, they target college-bound students as their potential client base. But not every college-bound student is a 17-year-old applying to college for the first time. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2005 nearly 60% of college graduates in the United States who completed undergraduate degrees had attended two or more institutions prior to graduation. Roughly 2.5 million students transfer every year - that's a lot of potential clients for an independent educational consultant! In order to offer a comprehensive college counseling service, independent educational consultants need to be able to advise students on summer programs, gap year options and the college transfer process. Please join IECA Associate Member Ginger Fay for a webinar that will introduce the elective course "Consulting Transfer, Summer, and Gap Year Students" she will be teaching in Spring 2012. This webinar will include pre-registration advisement for individuals interested in UC Irvine Extension's fully online Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program.

Not sure what to take to stay competitive in your career? Want to transition into the exciting and high-demand field of Embedded Systems and Device Software Engineering? Join us for a free Webinar, and learn about the skills needed to be successful in this expanding industry. Designed for those already in the industry or those seeking to transition to this growing field, this webinar will help you understand the job market and how our courses can help you build marketable skills and expand your connections within this industry to help you leverage opportunities in this high demand field. Please register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

How can educators help CLD gifted students receive and benefit from specialized instruction? Gifted identification should predict scholastic success, yet teachers wonder how CLD gifted students' test scores relate to potential when scholastic success is commonly determined by communication in English. Learn how to structure services based on general intelligence, develop potential in the content areas, and teach to the intellectual levels of ELL gifted students while they develop skills, such as mastery of the English language.

Achieving success on projects does not require many years of experience or a slavish adherence to a rigid code or body of knowledge. What it does require is common sense and the application of some best practice approaches that have proven themselves in many organizations and industries. The University of California, Irvine Extension's Project Management Tool Box provides you with the necessary tools, techniques and methods to organize and manage a project team through the various phases of a project from inception to completion. During this webinar we will show you the basic approach and walk you through the key phases of project management. At the conclusion of the Project Management Tool Box, new project managers should be ready for their first challenge and more experienced project managers ready to excel at a higher level than before.

Addressing reimbursement issues is critical to achieving an effective business model for your product or service. Understanding how reimbursement works in the US healthcare system today is key to insuring these issues are resolved early and effectively. This interactive workshop will explore this question from several perspectives: the manufacturer (such as a medical device company), the health care provider (such as a physician or health care system), the payor (such as a health insurance company), and the patient (such as you or I!). In this Webinar, you will learn about reimbursement codes and how they are assigned, the reimbursement approval process (including information about managed care organizations' pharmacy & therapeutic committees), the relationship between regulatory approval and reimbursement. We will also gaze into the crystal ball and comment on upcoming tends from regulatory agencies. Please register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

Optical Systems are essential to virtually every industry including; defense, medical, clean energy, nanotechnology, automotive, electronics, communications, entertainment, computers and consumer products. Building a strong foundation on Geometric and Physical Optics is a cornerstone for becoming a skilled Optical Engineer. Attend this Webinar and: o Learn why optical systems are ubiquitous yet unnoticed by most people o Learn how you can get in on the ground floor of this expanding field o See how optics can fit into your current and future career path o Discover the beauty, elegance and simplicity of basic optics Who should attend: Engineers, Designers, Students and Technologists who want to explore the possibilities of entering the Optics Age and include Optical Engineering as a potential career path. Please register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information. Donn Silberman, M.S.

Want to stay competitive in your career? Join us for a free Webinar, and learn about the skills needed to be successful in the current job market. You'll get information on the latest developments in communication technologies, industry trends, and more! We will also provide you with current options for financial assistance, career planning resources, and supply you with the courses within our Facilities Management program that are being offered in the upcoming quarters. Please register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

There are many funding resources available to UC Irvine Extension students to help lower the cost of continuing education. This webinar provides an overview of the private and public funding sources available. From VA benefits, to Workforce Investment Act (WIA), students will learn about eligibility, requirements, and process for applying for these funds. Please register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

Wondering what to take? If you're not sure which course(s) will best suit your needs attend this planning session for pre-registration advisement! Also learn more about the certificate program, courses being offered in upcoming quarters, and career planning resources available through UC Irvine Extension.

This webinar will demonstrate the use of technology to differentiate for gifted students. Use iMovie to develop a thematic movie trailer for a piece of literature. Teach students to give quality presentations with slides. Learn how to best use PowerPoint in your instruction of gifted learners.

This informational webinar is specifically designed for community college transfer counselors looking to learn more about UCI Online. After a brief overview of the UCI Online pilot program and credit transfer opportunities, participants will be invited to share their questions, concerns, and suggestions.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend a free webinar for the Systems Engineering Certificate Program. This webinar will focus on the second required course in the program, Systems Requirement Engineering, and will also include information on the program, courses, and the benefits of certification. Courses in this program are offered in a convenient online format that allows even the busiest information technology professionals to be able to expand their career options.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend a special information session for the Information Systems Security Certificate Program. You'll get information on the second required course in the program (I&C SCI X465.01 Secure Systems), program requirements, other courses, and the benefits of certification. Courses in this program are offered in a convenient online format that allows even the busiest information technology professionals to be able to expand their career options.

Join us for a free Webinar and learn how to structure cash flow through financial methods that include invoice timing, pricing, overhead considerations, advance payments, letters of credit and other financial sources. Panelists will discuss how to gain a comprehensive knowledge of accounting systems, budgeting, reporting, auditing and settlements to enhance the profitability of your business through prudent contracting financial practices. We will supply you with detailed information on the content of the courses within our Contract Management Certificate program and present you with options for financial assistance.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend a special information session offered at UC Irvine Extension on Google Analytics Certification. Must register a www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

Wondering what to take? If you're not sure which course(s) will best suit your needs attend this planning session for pre-registration advisement! Also learn more about the certificate program, courses being offered in upcoming quarters, and career planning resources available through UC Irvine Extension.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend a webinar on Mobile Application Design Certificate program offered at UCI Extension. We will also present an overview of the course- Introduction to Mobile Application Design and Development. You'll get information on the program, courses, job market and the benefits of certification.Must register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

Bioinspiration, or biomimicry, is design inspired by nature. This emerging field is an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving in which biologists, engineers, chemists, and business leaders combine their expertise with the knowledge put forth by nature's evolutionarily refined elements. Bioinspiration is also a tremendous vehicle to engage and inspire young students toward careers in STEM. Please join UC Irvine Extension in welcoming a member of the San Diego Zoo Biomimicry Team who will share how this field is growing and the impact of nature-inspired curriculum. This webinar will include pre-registration advisement for individuals interested in UC Irvine Extension's Gifted and Talented Education Specialized Studies Program.

Are you starting law school this Fall? Are you unsure of what to expect? Are you concerned that you're not ready? If you answered yes to these questions, you don't want to miss this free webinar about putting your best foot forward in law school. This hour long webinar will address the law school experience and provide practical insights on time management, preparing for class, synthesizing the law, and studying techniques and tips. Register for this free event at http://unex.uci.edu/services/events/

Want to create the next great killer app? Join us for a free Webinar. Gain an overview of the upcoming Mobile Development for Apple iPhone courses. Register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

From the early 1930s when Wheaties cereal first incorporated athletes and sports themes into its product packaging to today's integrated brand promotion, NASCAR environment, marketers have found countless ways to get attention for both non-sport and sport products and services through sports. Join us for a webinar as we discuss the basics of marketing through sports and marketing of sports using traditional (target marketing, 4 P's) and sponsorship (endorsement, licensing, venue naming rights) strategies.

8 Things to Consider if You are Going to Teach Abroad Teaching can be an amazing adventure and bring invaluable life experience, but there are many things to consider before finding the right job, adjusting to a new country, and developing a connection with your students. Receive the top 8 tips that you should consider before you leave the U.S. and while you are teaching abroad.

Getting better results from project based work requires a concerted effort. A vehicle to drive and implement change towards improved performance across an organization is a Program or Project Management Office (PMO). Achieving this transformation involves understanding PBOs, PMOs, the change management process, and best practices. This webinar highlights the approach, topics, process, assessments, and tools that are covered in the online course. Get a preview of what will be covered and view testimonials about how this course has helped others either currently involved in or creating a Program Management Office. Meet the course developer, text author, and facilitator.

Join us for a free webinar and learn about the skills needed to be successful in the expanding Embedded Systems and Device Software Engineering industries. Discover how to leverage C++ into your embedded software plans. Get advice on what mistakes to avoid while transitioning into this exciting field. Designed for those already in the industry or those seeking to make a career change, this webinar will help you understand the job market and how our courses can help you build marketable skills and expand your industry connections to help you leverage opportunities in this high demand field. Please register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information. Aaron Baranoff, B.A.

8 Things to Consider if You are Going to Teach Abroad Teaching can be an amazing adventure and bring invaluable life experience, but there are many things to consider before finding the right job, adjusting to a new country, and developing a connection with your students. Receive the top 8 tips that you should consider before you leave the U.S. and while you are teaching abroad.

Do you have an idea for a killer app but don't know how to create it? Join us for a free Webinar. Gain an overview of upcoming Android courses. Register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

E-learning interactive designers and architects are increasingly applying the recent convergence of rewards and loyalty systems, game design, informal learning and innovations in e-learning software and online systems to raise the level of learner engagement. Please join Ray Jimenez, author of 3-Minute E-Learning and Scenario-Based Learning, as he presents the building blocks of applying gamification in e-learning design and systems. Ray will present different gamification methods on how to help the learners constantly discover and learn while being challenged and rewarded. Ray will be the instructor of a new course titled "Designing and Developing Interactive E-Learning Courses" which is scheduled to launch in Spring 2012. Learners will be able to incorporate high interactive components and methods including games, scenarios, projects, learning impacts, reusable game systems, and others in their e-learning designs. This webinar will include pre-registration advisement for individuals interested in UC Irvine Extension's E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate Program.

In order to be successful in the various areas of professional consulting (Legal, Financial, Technical, Events, and Management consulting), the "accidental project managers" must understand the basics of project management and how they apply to consulting type assignments. Unlike other forms of project management, the consultant is required to also create and build on these successes to create new opportunities for the firm. In this webinar, learn what skills in project management best practices, knowledge areas, networking, relationship building and situational awareness must be developed and cultivated in order to be a successful consultant.

Join us for a free Webinar on Windows 7 Phone. Gain an overview of the upcoming Windows 7 Phone course. Register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

Looking to enter or advance your career in the exciting and dynamic wine industry? Come learn more about our new Wine Management Specialized Studies program. This multidisciplinary program, taught by highly experienced and credentialed instructors, encompasses grape growing and wine making; food and wine pairing; history of wines; types of wine products available, and classification of major worldwide wine producing regions. This program will prepare professionals to sit for the Certified Wine Specialist and Master Sommelier exams.

Blogging is the best way to update a company's website with pertinent and original content while also creating effective sales tools. This course will not just show you how to blog, but how to blog for businesses in a marketing context, how to choose topics and how to post a blog effectively to show your client or manager results. At the end of this hands-on course, you will learn the basics of business blogging, including the reasons that blogging is so important, how to navigate around Wordpress, how to create and maintain a successful business blogging campaign, and how to choose and write the material that will best suit your client or business.

Join us for a free webinar and learn more about the Certificate Program in Sustainable Business Management and courses being offered in the spring quarter

Not sure what to take to stay competitive in your career? Want to transition into the exciting and growing field of Medical Product Development? Join us for a free Webinar, and learn about the skills needed to be successful in this expanding industry. Designed for those already in the industry or those seeking to transition to this growing field, this webinar will help you understand the medical product field and how our courses can help you build marketable skills and expand your connections within this industry to help you leverage opportunities in this exciting field. Please register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve you space and receive login information.

The business analysis profession has seen tremendous growth for current and future job opportunities, creating an increased demand for highly skilled professional business analysts. In this presentation Jeanette Pigeon, CBAP will discuss current business analyst profession opportunities and provide insight as to where the business analyst profession is heading with future opportunities.

Web Marketing is no longer about a single Web site. It is now about multiple branded online points-of-presence which include your corporate Web site, microsites, social media sites, and promotional tactics and strategies all working together to form a cohesive marketing strategy. Use these multiple touch points to cast an online net for building a lasting relationship with your audience and inciting action during acquisition, conversion, and retention. In this webinar, you'll learn how these multiple points-of-presence can work together to build synergy for transforming your Web strategy into a powerful lead-generating and revenue-producing engine.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend a special information session for Agile Project Management offered at UCI Extension. Gain an overview of the upcoming Agile Project Management course. Must register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend a special information session for Search Engine Optimization (SEO). SEO provides a means to maximize web traffic. Knowledge about SEO is a must for any business. You will get information on the topics covered in this course. Register at www.extension.uci.edu/events to reserve your space and receive login information.

Businesses and corporations have come to recognize the bottom-line benefit of being involved in their communities. More than ever, business needs to know how to make good philanthropic investments with respected nonprofit causes and organizations. From employee team building projects, event sponsorships and major charitable initiatives, philanthropic engagement is enlightened self-interest for every business. Join our webinar to hear Catherine Spear, CFRE review some of the topics that will introduce you to the best practices in business and corporate philanthropy.

Participants will be provided an overview of the certificate program, admission requirements and paralegal career opportunities. You will be required to complete a written examination at this meeting, as part of the admission requirements into the Paralegal Certificate Program. Documents required for admission can be brought with you. For more information about the meeting, please contact the Paralegal Programs Office at (949) 824-4598 or email paralegal@unx.uci.edu. Registration is required in order to attend this meeting.

Participants will be provided an overview of the certificate program, admission requirements and paralegal career opportunities. You will be required to complete a written examination at this meeting, as part of the admission requirements into the Paralegal Certificate Program.

Are you starting law school this Fall? Are you unsure of what to expect? Are you concerned that you're not ready? If you answered yes to these questions, you don't want to miss this free webinar about putting your best foot forward in law school. This hour long webinar will address the law school experience and provide practical insights on time management, preparing for class, synthesizing the law, and studying techniques and tips. Register for this free event at http://unex.uci.edu/services/events/