University of California, Irvine: Earn an Accelerated Certificate in southern California. Internships and OPT available!

UC Irvine offers 3-month Accelerated Certificate Programs (ACPs) in a variety of fields and specialties. These recognized certificates are taught by leading industry professionals and balance the theory and learning with practical application, often including site visits and networking events. Internships are a popular addition with the ACPs and can be added after completing any ACP. Our team will help prepare your resume, CV and interview skills to land a 3-month internship with an Orange County or Greater Los Angeles area company in your field of study. Students who complete 2 ACPs + Internship are eligible to apply for OPT, which allows international students to work in a full-time, salaried position in the United States for up to 1 year!