UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education courses

This course addresses the key components necessary for developing and operating an independent educational consulting business. Topics include: business finance options, contracts and agreements, software and hardware options, insurance and incorporation and…

Examine the paralegal’s ethical responsibilities in the delivery of legal services. Sources of ethics rules, what constitutes unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, conflict of interest, timekeeping issues, and tasks paralegals may not do will be…

This introductory level course provides insight into the implementation and management of cybersecurity practices. Students will gain familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and MITRE ATT&CK and will apply knowledge of these frameworks…

Grounded in the knowledge, terminology, and professional mindset required to lead successful projects, this course introduces key project management frameworks. Learners will examine the project manager’s role, responsibilities, and methodologies across a…

With constant evolution and change within the digital environment, the prospect of connecting and engaging with prospective customers can be daunting. The purpose of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts of Digital Marketing, helping you…

This is the second course in a two-part Specialized Studies Certificate. Participants will complete a 30-hour internship over 10 weeks at an approved internship location. The internship includes both virtual and in-person experiences, with at least 6 hours…

Facilities managers not only have to manage facilities operations, but they also have to manage personnel. This course provides facilities professionals with sound principles of supervision and management. The topics presented benefit anyone who supervises or…

Examine the legal research process. Sources of legal authority, use of mandatory and persuasive authority, use of primary and secondary authority, use of print and electronic research tools, and the reliability of legal authority will be explored.

Examine the principles of legal writing and analysis. Proper grammar and punctuation, effective writing strategies, the drafting of various legal correspondence, including memoranda and briefs, and legal citation will be explored.

Gain a broad understanding of business contracts, learning the basics of what it takes to procure, negotiate and administer contracts that are binding. Understand how to ensure the success of the contract by acquiring an insider's view of contract…

This course introduces participants to online and Web-based learning including an overview of the current models of e-learning. Students explore current learning theories incorporating principles of online learning such as the traditional ADDIE and more…

This course focuses on the activities to validate the performance and value delivered by a solution already in use by the enterprise. These activities may include qualitative and quantitative assessments to determine the difference between expected and actual…

Examine popular software programs and practice the technical skills needed to succeed as a paralegal. Spreadsheets, court forms, timesheets, case management software, document assembly software, and other tools commonly used in the legal environment will be…

Storytelling is one of our most powerful communication tools. However, many people don’t understand how to use stories to their advantage. To be an effective leader, you should know how to tell stories to inspire and motivate your team. This fun and…

Learn how to make better business decisions, use fewer resources, and improve your company's bottom line by developing and using a data warehouse. This course provides an overview of business intelligence and data warehousing and gives you a look at all the…

The goal of this course is to demystify data science and to familiarize students with key data scientist skills, techniques, and concepts. Starting with foundational concepts like analytics taxonomy, the Cross-Industry Standard Process for Data Mining, and…

The Host & OS Security course offers an in-depth analysis of operating system security for Linux and Windows servers. Students will engage in hands-on security management, including creating user accounts, setting permissions, hardening systems, and…

This course provides intermediate level knowledge and skills for web development, along with an introduction to basic programming concepts and the three web development languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Furthermore, students of this course will learn how…

Advancements in technology have made data easily available for use. This introductory analytics course starts with an overview of data analytics to introduce the different types of data and fundamental concepts behind collecting, storing, and analyzing data.…

This course introduces concepts and topics essential to Machine Learning and AI. Topics covered include predictive analytics algorithms, artificial neural networks, data analysis, and data mining. The design, architecture, and applications of networks for…

Introduction to Python is a beginner introduction to the Python programming language. After this course, students may want to take a more intermediate or advanced Python course. The following topics will be covered: How to use variable types, flow control,…

Install SQL Server to your desktop and run complex queries using the Structured Query Language (SQL). This course will cover database table structures, column data types, and the T-SQL language components that go into querying against a database. Reading data…

Examine the skills needed to enter and succeed in the legal environment. Capturing time, professional communication, documents demonstrating skills and abilities, and preparing for an interview will be explored.

Network & Cloud Security introduces students to the principles, tools, and practices used to secure modern networked and cloud-based environments. The course teaches students about network architectures, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, cloud…

This course is designed to prepare you to teach K-12 students and work with arts educators and organizations. In this course, you will gain foundational knowledge to apply your arts discipline to Teaching Artist positions in elementary or secondary school…

This course prepares teaching artists to design and deliver engaging arts instruction in online environments, grounded in digital literacy, equity, and a deep understanding of the online learner. Learners will develop skills in synchronous and asynchronous…

This capstone course gives participants the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through the program's coursework to their own independent consulting practice. Students will be expected to contract with a client family (informed consent recommended) and…

The LSAT preparation program covers every aspect of the LSAT in complete detail, offering concrete techniques for solving even the most challenging items on the test. The class consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction, plus additional practice exercises.…

The LSAT preparation program covers every aspect of the LSAT in complete detail, offering concrete techniques for solving even the most challenging items on the test. The class consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction, plus additional practice exercises.…

The SAT preparation program is specifically designed by test preparation experts, uses actual SAT questions, and provides an easy-to-follow preparation plan. This intensive test preparation program provides students with the tools they need to prepare for the…

This course will help students navigate through the complex layers of Big Data while providing insight on ways to effectively use technologies and architectures to create and manage big data workflows. Concepts covered include an introduction to Big Data and…

How data is managed and leveraged is changing due to the use of cloud services, which allows businesses to meet their needs faster when in-house operations run into scalability issues due to large amounts of data. In this course, students will learn how cloud…

In order to be an effective independent educational consultant, it is essential to understand the counseling process. This course is designed to give the beginning and experienced consultant more knowledge and practical usage of counseling techniques that can…

Program evaluation is often viewed as the final step in an effective approach to e-learning instructional design since it measures the value of training. This course takes an integrated approach in which evaluation and assessment are an integral part of the…

In this third course in the three-course series on Executive Protection increases students’ knowledge and skills to handle high-threat situations in protecting principles and their families. Students will apply the laws governing the use of force and…

Expand your SQL toolkit in this Intermediate SQL course. SQL is a language used in programming and designed for managing data held in a relational database management system (RDBMS). This intermediate course will focus on using MS SQL Server and T-SQL. Topics…

This intermediate level coding course will cover advanced JavaScript concepts and how JavaScript provides the essential foundation for the Object-Oriented pattern. Students will be introduced to the jQuery library, one of the most popular libraries and learn…

Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner that will allow your ideas to be better understood by your readers. Improve your business writing skill by learning to select…

Practical Math and Statistics are the foundation of the fields of Data Science and Predictive Analytics. Statistics are used in every part of business, science, and institutional data processing. This course covers fundamental statistical skills needed for…

Python for Data Analysis is a course for students with some experience using Python who want to learn how to import and analyze data using the popular programming language. Students can immediately use what they have learned to ingest data, produce plots and…

Gain fluency in both Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing (NLP) through practical exercises and real-life data sets. This course will cover foundational NLP techniques and applications of text classification, language modeling, speech recognition,…

The GRE Test Preparation course will give students the skills and confidence they need to perform well on the GRE exam. This course will teach students about the GRE test format and provide them with strategies needed to maximize their potential. During the…

The bulk of the work of a project manager is leading a project team and communicating with that team and project stakeholders. In this course, students will learn how to build, empower, and motivate high-performing teams, develop conflict management and…

Projects involve multiple stakeholders and can require change management to see them through to successful completion. This course teaches participants how to identify and assess stakeholders, assess the impact of change, manage resistance and engage their…

This course is designed to introduce participants to various methods that could be used to teach grammar in an English as a second or foreign language context. Course participants will study different approaches to teaching grammar and learn how to prepare…

The ACT preparation program is designed by test preparation experts, uses actual ACT questions, and provides an easy-to-follow preparation plan. The program addresses the four main sections of the exam: English, Mathematics, Science, and Reading, as well as…

The SAT preparation program is specifically designed by test preparation experts, uses actual SAT questions, and provides an easy-to-follow preparation plan. This intensive test preparation program provides students with the tools they need to prepare for the…

In this course, students will be introduced to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) as a technical solution for optimizing business efficiency. Designed to focus on real-world conditions, the course examines a variety of common…

Business driven digital marketing explores the continually evolving platforms and channels of digital marketing and how to acquire, convert, and retain customers through a variety of strategies. Students will craft tactics to optimize a company’s digital…

This course explores all stages of the product lifecycle, emphasizing the critical role marketing professionals play in business planning and product development. Students will delve into key concepts such as the 6-step lean product process, product-market…