Professional Programs

Professional training opportunities are offered in a variety of formats, from short-term seminars and training institutes to longer-term certificate programs.

Programs are available in fields such as Business and Management, Information Technology, Graphic Design, Geographic Information Systems, TESOL, Education, Environmental Management and many others. A University of California, Riverside, Extension certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a program.

Among our intensive certificate programs is Global Business Management (GBM), which offers a comprehensive exploration of the issues of management in a global business environment. The intensive course is structured into five two-week modules concentrating on the latest management practices and strategies in focused daytime sessions involving lecture and case discussion. Participants have the opportunity to network with professionals from the USA and several other countries.

In addition to the intensive certificate programs, UC Riverside Extension academic departments offer long-term certificate programs in a wide variety of fields.

Through our Design-Your-Own Program, students may choose any combination of Intensive English classes, UCR Extension classes and UCR undergraduate and graduate classes

Upon successful completion of a professional training program, you may be able to work for an American company and apply the knowledge that you acquired. Work opportunities include 10-week internships in Riverside or New York City or 12 months of practical training. Eligibility for each option varies according to the program taken.

Certificate & Diploma Programs Academic & Professional
Design-Your-Own Program (DYO) Global Business Management Comments from GBM program participants. Click HERE GBM Internship Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program (TESOL) Customized Programs	Long-term Certificate and Diploma Programs Short-term Professional Training Programs Summer Sessions Program Summer Academy Program for High School Students Academic-Year Certificate Programs