International Programs
Certificate Programs
Earn a recognized credential that sets you up for professional success! Are you an international student looking to enhance your skills, make yourself more competitive in the job market, start your own business, or test the waters before applying to a U.S. degree programs? Check out our certificate programs that are especially designed for you.
Who Will Benefit
Embark on your career journey with our tailored courses, workshops, and coaching designed to prep you for internships and jobs. Get assistance in crafting resumes, preparing for interviews, honing presentation skills, managing social media profiles, networking, and exploring job opportunities. Our affordable certificate programs, like Business Management or Project Management, perfectly complement your STEM, social science, or humanities degree, helping you build essential leadership and communication skills sought by employers. Participate in a certificate program and enjoy a short-term study abroad experience, gaining new skills, exploring business innovation, and engaging with local companies—all while soaking in the vibrant culture of San Diego's beaches, UC San Diego campus, and the SoCal lifestyle.
Business Certificates and Programs
Our Business Certificates & Programs are led by practicing professionals with direct knowledge of the latest trends in American and international business. If you are an international student with an advanced level of English and you are looking to launch or accelerate your career in business, these business programs are just what you need to acquire the expertise necessary to advance in your career.
Business Administration
If you wish to gain a broad introduction to American business practices, Business Administration is right for you. It is possible to take one, two or three quarters of this program. During the first quarter, you will participate in the American Workplace Experience, an experiential learning course. You will have the opportunity to meet local business professionals to better understand real world applications of the business principles you are studying.
Business Management
If you have obtained a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional work experience or completed four or more years of professional work experience and also have a high level of English competency, Business Management will give you in-depth expertise which improves upon your experience. During the program, you will choose one of the following areas of emphasis: Finance, Leadership, or Digital Marketing. To complement the classroom experience, the Business Management program offers an optional 120-hour unpaid internship within a San Diego company.
Digital Marketing
If you have a university degree or two years of full-time professional work experience, and you would like a strong foundation in digital marketing, this program was designed for you. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to design innovative marketing plans, implement successful digital marketing tactics, and utilize marketing analytics. During the program, you will participate in a hands-on experiential learning project with a local company.
Leadership and Management
If you have a university degree or two years of full-time professional work experience, and you are interested in developing your management skills and improving your ability to influence others in the workplace, Leadership and Management is for you. During the program, you will participate in a hands-on experiential learning project with a local company.
Project Management
If you have a bachelor’s degree and one year of professional work experience or four years of full-time professional work experience and seek a hands-on approach to gaining the knowledge and tools necessary for handling complex projects within various industries, Project Management is designed for you. Based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the curriculum provides an in-depth study of the elements essential to initiate, execute, and complete a successful project.
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate and Programs
Our Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) programs will give you the effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques necessary to instruct students in non-English speaking countries and non-immigrants in U.S. classrooms.
TEFL Professional Certificate
This six-month program focuses on developing effective classroom teaching skills and modern English language teaching techniques to instruct students in non-English speaking countries and non-immigrants in U.S. classrooms.
Advanced Studies in TEFL
In this three-month program, you select your own schedule of courses in teaching English as a foreign language, education, humanities, and other academic areas to enhance your preparation to teach English.
Paralegal
Paralegal
The Paralegal Certificate, approved by the American Bar Association, combines practical skills for a paralegal career with legal theory and analysis. Classes are taught by prominent attorneys and experienced paralegals who will provide you with a balanced perspective and insight into the tasks paralegals perform.
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- TEFL Certificate & Programs
2025 Dates and Prices
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