Immersive, Fast-Paced Summer Programs to Equip You with In-Demand Skills and Global Expertise
Ready to supercharge your skills in just a few weeks? Our fast-paced, high-impact programs offer global learners like you the chance to explore cutting-edge fields like AI, Bioengineering, Sustainable Transportation, and more.
In just 1 to 4 weeks, you’ll gain practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a global perspective from experts in their fields. You’ll be part of a diverse, international community of learners, collaborating and building valuable connections that will last far beyond the program itself.
Choose the Program that’s Right for You
Applied Project Management with Team-Based Internship
Enhance your project management skills with this hands-on, industry-driven course! In just three weeks, you'll gain practical experience through live projects, collaborating with professionals to master key principles and create impactful solutions. Join us to elevate your skills and drive success in any business environment!
Program Dates: July 21-August 22, 2025
Modality: Hybrid
Artificial Intelligence and Innovation
Unlock your future with AI and Innovation! In this fast-paced 2-week intensive program, you’ll explore key AI tools and techniques, from data preparation to advanced methods like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and a final capstone project, equipping you with the skills to build and deploy AI models like a master.
Program Dates: August 11-22, 2025
Modality: In-Person
Bioengineering
Explore the world of Bioengineering in this hands-on, 3-week intensive program. You'll delve into cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetic engineering, gaining both theoretical knowledge and practical lab skills. Perfect for advancing your scientific expertise or pursuing a career in bioengineering, this program equips you to make an impact in this rapidly evolving field.
Program Dates: July 7-25, 2025
Modality: In-Person
Contemporary Approaches to Filmmaking
Aspiring filmmakers—this program is for you! Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, from storyboard to finished product, while gaining hands-on experience in various industry roles. Produce your own short film and attend the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, with exclusive studio tours at Universal Studios Hollywood, Warner Bros, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Program Dates: July 9-20, 2025
Modality: In-Person
Critical Thinking and Academic English
Enhance your critical thinking and communication with our Academic English program. Develop analytical skills, refine your ability to think critically, and improve your academic writing and speaking. Through strategic planning, group discussions, and practical exercises, you'll gain the confidence to present well-reasoned solutions and excel academically.
Program Dates: August 4-8, 2025
Modality: Online
English and AI in Academic Writing
Improve your academic writing with AI in this 10-hour course designed for ESL students! Learn how to use AI tools responsibly across all stages of writing, from brainstorming to editing, while maintaining academic integrity. Gain hands-on experience to enhance your essays and boost your writing skills!
Program Dates: July 21-August 1, 2025
Modality: Online
Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation
Build a strong foundation in entrepreneurship while focusing on marketing, strategic management, and U.S. business practices. Visit three diverse companies—Costco, Euryale Brewery, and Regional Finance—to gain real-world insights and experience.
Program Dates: July 14-25, 2025
Modality: In-Person
Supply Chain Management
Study supply chain management in Riverside, a key U.S. hub, and explore innovations in SMART technologies and sustainability. This program combines foundational supply chain theory with practical experience and intercultural communication skills, preparing you to thrive in the global workforce.
Program Dates: August 4-22, 2025
Modality: In-Person
Sustainable Transportation
Explore sustainable transportation and learn to create a tech-based startup that benefits the environment. Study the movement of people and goods, using modern tools to assess industry impacts on communities. Through local business visits, including Smart Traffic Management and the California Air Resource Board, you'll gain practical insights to develop and implement intelligent transportation strategies in your area.
Program Dates: August 4-22, 2025
Modality: In-Person or Online
TESOL
Passionate about teaching? Learn how to teach English as a foreign language with cutting-edge methodologies and techniques. Gain essential tools to improve student performance and advance your career, while exploring special topics in TESOL and current research. Experience U.S. classrooms and connect with ESL educators through site visits to local school districts.
Program Dates: July 7-August 8, 2025
Modality: In-Person or Online
Water Management and Environmental Sustainability
Develop your knowledge of Water Management and Environmental Sustainability with this immersive program. Explore critical challenges and innovative solutions in U.S. water management, learn from industry professionals, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Whether you're pursuing a career in water management or environmental science, this program equips you to address real-world issues and make a lasting impact on water sustainability.
Program Dates: July 28-August 8, 2025
Modality: In-Person
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