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Big Data means big opportunities

To stay competitive in today’s global marketplace, businesses must leverage their data to better understand their customers and grow their products and services. Acquire this highly sought-after skill set to succeed in this exciting, high-growth field with UCI’s 3-month Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP).

In order to meet the changing needs of our students this year, our faculty has created rigorous, rewarding online curricula, delivered in real-time to students across the world.

A professional certificate with UC Irvine enables you to:

  • In 2021, learn online, in live online classes creating a true classroom feel
  • Develop strategies and skills to effectively collect and manage Big Data
  • Learn from industry experts how to use science, art, and business techniques to deliver new insights and competitive intelligence
  • Perform data-driven discovery and prediction to extract value and customer intelligence for your organization
  • Gain real-world experience through an internship with a U.S. company

We are offering our Spring and Summer 2021 programs exclusively online, in a remote-based learning environment.

We recognize this is a challenging time for many of our students and their families, so we are pleased to offer a 33% discount on Spring 2021 ACP tuition. This offer is valid Feb. 1 - March 1, 2021.  We are also waiving the application fee through June 30, 2021. Interested in studying in person? Start online now and join us later when we return to campus.

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Making Worldwide Connections

Whether studying online or in person, the International Program at UCI connects people around the world as they pursue new opportunities through expanding their skills and knowledge.

This year, we are offering unique online virtual events, activities, and resources to support student life and learning opportunities outside of the virtual classroom.

Students Love Their UCI Experience!

My personal experience at UCI has been excellent. ACP students come from different countries with diverse backgrounds, bringing in a variety of perspectives to class. Learning and interacting with my classmates from every corner of the world has been an enriching and impressive experience.

- Aashish Mohan | India International School of Management

ACP Project Management, ACP Data Science & Predictive Analytics, Internship at MSC Software

Why Choose UC Irvine?

UCI is renowned for its strength as a major research university. Its world-renowned reputation has also attracted faculty members from the top of their fields, including three Nobel Prize winners.

We are located in a dynamic U.S. business environment and in one of the most beautiful and engaging regions in Southern California — famously known as "The O.C."