Corporate Education at UC Irvine
The Connection Between the University and Industry
Shaping the Workforce That Shapes Your Future.
The UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education connects the power of a world-class University with the bold ambition of organizations ready to lead change. We help businesses reimagine what's possible by developing talent that is innovative, resilient, and equipped to lead through complexity.
Rooted in the University of California’s legacy of research, discovery, and impact, our programs are designed to prepare teams to thrive in volatile, uncertain environments—where creativity, collaboration, and adaptability are the new competitive edge. From leadership to storytelling and Lean Six Sigma to project management, our facilitator-led training equips your workforce to think differently, act strategically, and drive meaningful innovation across the enterprise.
Custom Training: Real Learning. Real Results. Real Transformation.
Since 1962, UC Irvine has been a trusted partner to industry—delivering practical, outcome-driven training that meets the evolving needs of organizations across sectors. Whether you’re developing future leaders, building psychological safety, or accelerating innovation, we’ll work with you to design programs that align with your goals, culture, and workforce.
Our training solutions are scalable, flexible, and built for real-world impact.
- On-site, virtual, or hybrid delivery
- Cohort model (15+ participants)
- Available regionally, nationally, and globally
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all learning. And we certainly don’t believe in burying professionals in theory or case studies they’ll forget by Monday.
By design, our programs are experiential, immersive, and immediately applicable. Every learning experience is intentionally crafted to reflect your workplace, your challenges, and your goals—so teams walk away ready to act.
What makes us different? We practice what we teach.
Our instructional design team approaches each engagement with creativity, innovation, and a deep understanding of adult learning. The result is programming that doesn’t just inform—it energizes, inspires, and transforms.
- Tailored to Your Business
We align every element—from content to tone—to your industry, company culture, and performance goals. - Facilitators Who Lead by Example
We hand-select expert practitioners and thought leaders who connect with your team and bring real-world insight, not just theory. - Learning by Doing
From simulations and group challenges to live coaching and applied projects, our sessions are built for engagement, action, and long-term retention.
From Soft Skills to Technical Expertise—We’ve Got You Covered
From 2-hour workshops to multi-month academies, our training is designed for companies that want to grow talent at scale.
- Short-Format Workshops (2–8 hours)
- Building a Culture of Collaboration
- Situational Leadership
- Presentation Skills & Executive Communication
- Business Communication
- Strategic Negotiation
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
- Psychological Safety & Trust Building
- Creativity, Innovation & Problem Solving
- Empowering Growth and Agility in a VUCA World
- Networking & Relationship Building
- Leadership Academies (3–5 days)
- Supervisory Academy
- Next Level Leadership
- Leading Diverse & Inclusive Teams
- Certificate Programs (5–9 months)
- Project Management
- Global Leadership
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt & Black Belt)
Need to Train and Hire? We Do Both.
Our Corporate Education team includes talent development and talent acquisition specialists who not only train your current employees—but can also connect you to our network of highly skilled certificate graduates for future hiring needs.
Enterprise Partnership Program.
It’s Your Time to Shine.
Looking to offer professional development at scale? Our Enterprise Partnership Program provides no-cost onboarding and gives your employees a 15% discount on all open-enrollment certificates and courses offered by the UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education. Through this partnership, your staff can enroll individually in any of our 40+ open-enrollment certificate programs and courses—covering topics from leadership and project management to technology and data science. With no upfront costs, it’s a simple, scalable way to invest in your people and help them shine—on their own schedule.
Cohort Learning Experience
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