More on the Poizner-UCLA Extension Online Partnership

An earlier post on this blog noted the partnership between Encore Career Institute, headed by former gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner, and UCLA Extension. Below is more info taken from the website of Encore: http://encoreci.com/

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About Encore Career Institute

A unique combination of passionate leaders and experts have come to together to merge Silicon Valley’s best-in-class technology, Hollywood’s marketing assets and the world renowned academic curriculum of UCLA. The result is a brand new concept and company called the Encore Career Institute. Backed by $15 million in Series A venture capital funds, Encore is poised to revolutionize the higher-education world, not just by harnessing the best technology into higher-education but by truly elevating the experience to a not-seen-before level.

An earlier post noted the partnership between former gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner’s “Encore Career Institute” and UCLA Extension that will offer online certificate programs. Below is additional info on the partnership and its proposed offerings. The info below is taken from the Encore website: http://encoreci.com/

Encore Career Institute will offer students professional certificates and career counseling designed specifically for those transitioning to new careers or seeking to remain viable in today’s job market. With a focus on practical work related knowledge, the fully online courses will allow students to complete certificate programs in just one year with far more robust interaction than many modern day classrooms.

“Three of California’s greatest assets are respected curriculum of UCLA, the creative know-how of Silicon Valley, and the marketing power of Hollywood. We have brought all three of these forces together to create opportunity for the millions of people looking to make a new career move.” - Steve Poizner, Encore Career Institute, CEO

Certification Programs

Millions of people are considering new or encore careers, in areas such as Environmental Studies, Teaching, Non-Profit Management, HealthCare, Counseling and Financial Services.

In fact, there are over 35 million baby boomers alone who are in or interested in a second career. Most of them have college degrees but now need to go back to school to earn a career-oriented “certificates” for their new profession.

ECI’s mission is to empower these people with guidance, innovative certificate programs from UCLA, and with assistance with job placement. The first Encore certificate programs will be launched in the Fall, 2012.

Our final programs will be selected shortly. Examples of the types of certificate programs to be offered include:

Certificate in Project Management

Learn basics of project management, risk analysis, quality control and team leadership. Program suitable for professionals in government services, banking, engineering, construction, health care, information technology and other industries. As part of the certificate program, you will develop a portfolio of work to show potential employers. Salaries depend upon field of work.

Certificate in Human Resources Management

Learn basics of talent acquisition, design & administration of compensation & benefits programs, and legal requirements affecting HR management. Graduates work in mid-size and large companies. HR Assistant positions pay a median salary of $41,000, with a range of $27,000 to $58,000. HR Manager positions pay a median salary of $108,000, with a range of $55,000 to $160,000.

Certificate in Bookkeeping

earn to keep financial and tax records for small businesses. Prepare purchase orders, expense reports, record receipts & expenditures. Typical positions as Booking, Accounting or Audit Clerks pay a median of $35,400, with a range of $24,000 to $53,000.

Certificate in Tax Preparation

Learn federal income tax practice & procedures, estate & gift tax, corporate, shareholder and partnership tax laws. Prepare for the IRS Enrolled Agent exam (not required to prepare taxes, but a valuable credential to attract clients). Graduates prepare tax returns for individuals & small businesses, working either as employees at tax firms or in their own private practice. Median salary is $53,000 with a range of $23,000 to $85,000.

Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Counseling

Learn to identify addictions, assess readiness to change, counsel clients one-on-one, in families, and in groups, work as part of a health care team, provide public education and advocate for clients. Graduates work in in-patient and out-patient treatment programs, VA centers, private practice, nonprofit organizations and prisons. Median salary is $37,000 with a range of $23,000 to $54,000.

Certificate in Legal Secretary Skills

Learn legal terminology and standard rules of civil & criminal procedure. Maintain & process legal documents, papers, appointments and calendars. Strong computer software skills will be required. Median national salary is $43,300, with a range of $28,000 to $75,000.

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Learn to assist attorneys in researching legal issues, preparing first drafts of standard documents, organizing documents, conducting interviews, monitoring transactions, potential claims & lawsuits. Median salary is $49,600 with a range of $32,000 to $82,000.

Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Advanced

Designed for teachers, supervisors and directors of preschools and child care centers. ECE Basic certificate is a prerequisite. Learn to supervise child care staff, work with families and manage a center. Median salary nationally is $50,400, with a range of $28,000 to $80,000.

Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Basic

Learn child development principles, curriculum development with a focus on structured play, and classroom management for preschool settings. Graduates teach in a preschools or child care centers. The median salary nationally is $29,200, with a range of $19,000 to $43,000.

Certificate in Fundraising and Nonprofit Institutional Development

Learn fundraising strategies ranging from event planning to grant writing, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving and capital campaigns. Additional skills covered include public relations, donor management, board relations and public speaking. Internships can be arranged for credit at nonprofit organizations. Certificate holders are qualified for fundraising and management positions at nonprofit organizations, where typical salaries depend upon the size of the organization and may range from $40,000 to $120,000.

Certificate in Personal Financial Planning

*to prepare for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam

Learn how to develop a financial plan suited to an individual, couple or family’s means and needs, including management of retirement plans, investments, insurance, tax planning and estate planning. Certificate holders are especially valued after they pass the CFP exam, and if they have prior work experience in some area of personal or financial services (insurance, law, banking, trust companies). Employers range from small offices with a few high-net-worth clients to large investment firms. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for personal financial planners is expected to be among the fastest growing occupations, expected to grow 30% through 2018. Salaries for Personal Financial Advisors average $69,000, with a range of $46,000 to $120,000

Certificate in College Counseling

Learn how to counsel college-bound students, how to use the internet efficiently in a counseling practice, the details of the college admissions process, financial aid fundamentals, testing & career assessment, and how to deal with special issues in counseling. Certificate holders are qualified to work at nonprofit organizations or in private practice. Typical salaries at nonprofit organizations are $40-50,000 and typical fees for clients in private practice are $2,000+ per client (which could provide annual salary range of $50,000 to $80,000 for counseling 25-40 students).

Certificate in Global Sustainability

A multi-disciplinary approach to Environmental Leadership encompassing principles of sustainability, economics and social dimensions of environmental policy, national and international regulation, business strategy for green businesses, environmental law & policy, with options for specialization in energy leadership & design or environmental education. Certificate holders may be qualified for jobs in green businesses, construction companies, community planning (local government, law offices, nonprofit organizations), marketing, recycling, or public interest law firms. Salaries will vary by field.

Certificate in Health Care Management and Leadership

Learn the structure of the U.S. health care system, principles of financial management, staff & resource management, strategy & marketing, health care law & compliance requirements, quality improvement tools & methods, and health care information technology. Certificate holders are prepared for management jobs in hospitals & acute care settings; medical offices; ambulatory and long term care facilities; insurance companies; government and community-based agencies. Median salaries for established professionals are $93,000, with a range of $49,000 to $166,000.