UCI EXTENSION EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING

Online, October 23, 2009 (Newswire.com) - IRVINE, Calif. (September 22, 2009) â"€ The University of California, Irvine Extension offers for the first time a certificate program in independent educational consulting, designed to address the growing field of educational advising. The new program will launch during the winter quarter of 2010 and will equip participants with the skills needed to build a successful business as independent entrepreneurs in the field of college admissions consulting.

The Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program is designed primarily for individuals interested in transitioning into college admissions consulting; individuals just launching a private consulting firm; and those who are established consultants seeking professional development. The new educational course focuses on entrepreneurial skills, as well as advising, marketing, small business ethics and industry practices. Courses offered include: "Principles of Educational Consulting," "Navigating the Financial Aid Network" and "Independent Educational Consulting Practicum," among others.

To learn more about UC Irvine Extension's Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program, visit www.extension.uci.edu. To register or for additional information, call 949-824-5414 or email Amanda Yngelmo at ayngelmo@uci.edu.