UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education courses

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…

Examines the role of Accounting Information Systems and their integration into enterprise/business wide information resource systems. Interaction between accountants and information technology will be addressed. The design, implementation, use, roles, and…

Explores the role of accounting and financial statements in business. Surveys the use and importance of reliable financial statements to third parties. Overview of accounting and its relation to law, finance, economics, and management decision making.

An advanced look into Financial Accounting and Reporting issues. These include consolidations, reorganizations, international financial accounting, special topics in reporting, and government and not for profit financial reporting.

Agile project management is an iterative project methodology that works well for a wide variety of projects. This course teaches students what the agile methodology is and focuses on components of this methodology, including, developing product roadmaps,…

Structuring the knowledge and expertise to conduct a clinical trial is instrumental in establishing your project plan. Learn how to apply project management principles to the implementation and evaluation of clinical trials. Gain an overview of fundamental…

Examine the essential principles of contract law. The elements of an enforceable contract, who can enter into a contract, defenses to formation of contract, and legal and equitable remedies for breaches of contract will be explored.

Examine the laws affecting corporate entities. Corporate formation, federal and state securities law, annual corporate filings, amending articles of incorporation and bylaws, Secretary of State filing requirements, mergers & acquisitions, and dissolution of…

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…

Theories of leadership, organizational behavior, judgment, and decision making. Comparison of management and leadership perspectives. Role of the leader in various contexts. Analysis of approaches to issues such as decentralization, the change process, and…

Learn how to guide your clients in protecting and transferring their wealth. If you are a trust officer, attorney, life insurance underwriter or financial planner, this course gives you the fundamental background of what you need to know in proactively…

Examine legal issues affecting the family unit. Marriage, divorce, custody, support, the division of property and debts, and pre-nuptial agreements, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, guardianships, and domestic partnerships will be explored.

Explores the fundamental concepts of internal and external reporting in accounting. Financial accounting concepts to be surveyed include GAAP and IFRS. An analysis of the components and presentation of financial statements.

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…

Increase your understanding of Facilities Management with an overview of the principle duties of a facility manager. Learn the practical applications that will help you understand the business aspects of facilities management. Gain an understanding of the…

Examine the fundamentals of the paralegal occupation. California’s definition of paralegal, technology used by paralegals, how to interact with clients and attorneys, and various specialty areas of law will be explored.

The use of human subjects in clinical trials for drug and device development requires sound ethical practices. Explore topics that include FDA regulations and guidance, informed consent process, the make-up and function of Institutional Review Boards (IRB),…

Learn how to recognize and take advantage of income tax planning opportunities. The concepts of income, deductions, rates, credits, sales, exchanges, tax favored investments, passive activity rules, and basic limitations will be explored.

An introduction to Federal Income Taxation. Areas of study include the federal tax legislative process, federal tax authoritative sources, tax research, individual income taxation, and taxation of transactions in property.

Learn how to manage risk with insurance. Life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, medical long term care, homeowner’s insurance, auto insurance, umbrella liability policies, and public insurance programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid…

This course supports those seeking personal or professional development and growth in the field of AI in the business environment. By examining the implications of artificial intelligence on business practices, organizational leadership, and personal…

Continuation of intermediate financial accounting concepts. Content encompasses certain liabilities and items affecting shareholders’ equity. Exploration of the use of analytical procedures, ratios, and the Statement of Cash Flows.

This hand-on course provides an understanding of the basic principles of optical design, starting from a graphical pre-design. The primary emphasis in this class will be to understand, recognize and correct optical aberrations. These principles will be…

This course presents an introduction to the field of regulatory affairs and to the laws and regulations governing healthcare products, including drugs, biologics, dietary supplements, and medical devices. Individuals from various disciplines who are new to…

Managing change in an organization is a dynamic process. Effective change maximizes the alignment between an organization's strategies, structure, systems and culture. It requires an understanding of the systemic interrelationships among these factors and how…

From concept through development to approval, the Medical Device Life Cycle integrates design, development, validation, and commercialization. Further your understanding of the phases, requirements, and deliverables of the Device Life Cycle in order to manage…

This course is designed for educational consultants interested in broadening their range of services to parents and their dependent student. It focuses on vehicles of college funding, issues of affordability, and sources of federal and institutional financial…

Learn how to design optical instruments from a top-level, tradeoffs-driven perspective. We will focus on the four major classes of optical instruments: telescopes, microscopes, interferometers, and spectrometers. We will also discuss instrument illumination…

Examine the fundamentals of systems engineering as applied to the design of optical, infrared, and laser systems; understand requirements analysis, trade studies, error budgets, requirements flowdown, component specifications, and vendor selection. Develop…

Learn the basic analytical and mathematical tools used in personal financial planning. The concepts of cash flow, time value of money, present value, future value, annuities, amortization, net present value, and internal rate of return will be explored. Note:…

This course is designed to introduce a career as an Independent Educational Consultant. It will familiarize students with the professional issues faced when advising students in the college planning process. Topics in this course examine the principles and…

To meet stakeholder requirements and successfully complete a project, project managers need to be mindful of both schedule and cost. In this course, students will learn how to estimate a timeline and develop integrated schedules and milestones, calculate…

The Real Estate Finance surveys the concepts, methods, and techniques of financing real estate transactions. Instruction covers sources, characteristics, and parameters of mortgage capital; fixed- and variable-rate mortgages; government-assisted financing,…

Learn how to organize your medical product design teams to meet the stringent FDA requirements and Regulatory Affairs. This course has two phases, concept review and evaluation review that provides a baseline knowledge on the role of regulatory affairs…

In this course, students will develop a practical marketing plan and apply it to a business project. Areas of study include Identifying the ideal customer, applying practical market research, positioning a brand within the marketplace, employing digital…

Field experience activities totaling 80 hours (40 hours in EDUC X397A and 40 hours in EDUC X397B) in the administration or supervision in a California school. The school district, student, and UC Irvine jointly plan the work experience, its supervision, and…

Field experience activities totaling 80 hours (40 hours in EDUC X397A and 40 hours in EDUC X397B) in the administration or supervision in a California school. The school district, student, and UC Irvine jointly plan the work experience, its supervision, and…

Learn the fundamental principles of comprehensive personal financial planning. The concepts of cash flow, college funding, insurance, taxation, investment analysis, employment benefits, retirement, estate planning, industry regulations, professional…

This course is designed to introduce participants to the features of oral language and the skills required to speak and to understand speech in English as a second or foreign language. We will discuss and practice principles and strategies for assisting…

The course will discuss ways in which vibration may affect optical performance, as well as methods and means of reducing this impact. Principal methods of vibration control, such as damping and isolation, will be discussed using mathematical models and real…

Increase your understanding of all phases of wages, salaries, bonuses and incentives as they relate to various industries, functions and levels of your organization. Learn how to set and reach realistic compensation goals and create realistic and…

Our GMAT Focus test preparation program provides a thorough review of all tested math and verbal skills. This includes all three sections of the GMAT Focus Edition including Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights. Case studies involving…

Concepts, theories, and application for the development and management of human resources. Effective staff utilization patterns in consideration of personnel competencies, organizational constraints, and available resources. Emerging considerations in…

Based on the tools that actors use to bring text and stories to life, participants will learn techniques to craft dynamic and compelling presentations as they relate to technical presentations. Proven effective, these tools are a valuable asset in meetings,…

Examine the paralegal’s role in the beginning phase of the civil litigation process. Court systems, litigation related Federal and state statutes, locals rules, calendaring of deadlines, pre-filing considerations, complaints and responsive pleadings will be…

Examine the paralegal’s role in the discovery phase of the civil litigation process. Written discovery methods, requests for consumer records, depositions, expert witnesses, discovery disputes, privilege logs, electronic discovery, and evidence will be…

Gain a working knowledge of stakeholder requirements, negotiation practices, applicable common law, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and other local, state and federal regulations and laws that must be adhered to throughout…

Gain the competitive edge by learning the contract negotiation process for both commercial and government contracting from beginning to end. Study the skills, tools, and best practices for contract planning and negotiations through case studies, proven…

This course introduces topics on visualization techniques and AI Machine learning tools that are necessary to facilitate the decision-making process to improve healthcare outcomes and support strategic and operational decisions. Students review data basic…

Interactive e-learning is considered a must in developing e-learning programs, curriculum, courses, and modules. This course teaches students how to apply various interactive e-learning practices to real-world learning settings, while providing students with…