University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education

What University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education does

University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education (CaPE) is a non-credit professional education unit of the University of Arizona, a public Research 1 institution governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. CaPE offers a portfolio of fee-for-service programs spanning five online tech bootcamps (Data Analytics, Data Science, Coding, Machine Learning & AI, UI/UX Design) delivered through a core partnership with Springboard, professional certificate programs (Project Management, Business Analytics, Science Policy and Diplomacy, Translation), and certification exam preparation courses (CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, SHRM-CP/SCP, PMP, FE Civil Engineering, NielsenIQ Retail Measurement). The division operates from a Tucson headquarters at The Refinery @ UA Tech Park, with additional training locations at the UofA Agricultural Center (Tucson) for food safety and the Chandler Near You Network site for Phoenix metro PMP cohorts.

Revenue is generated entirely through individual tuition, corporate purchase orders, and funded-learner pathways including Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force COOL, MyCAA, and WIOA via Arizona One-Stop Service Centers. Pricing ranges from $450 (NielsenIQ certification) to $5,000 (UNITAR Science Policy certificate), with bootcamp financing offered through Climb Credit loans. Programs are delivered online via the Springboard platform and Zoom for instructor-led sessions, with selective in-person intensives. CaPE does not issue academic credit and its programs are not eligible for federal student aid or GI Bill benefits. The customer base spans working professionals, military-connected learners, dislocated workers, scientists and policymakers, early-career project managers, and corporate employers — a diversified B2C/B2B mix with low individual customer concentration but moderate supplier-side dependence on a handful of content partners.

Name

University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education

Legal name

The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona

Website

https://ce.arizona.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The non-credit professional education division of the University of Arizona, offering online tech bootcamps, certificate programs, and certification exam prep courses to working professionals, military-connected learners, career changers, and employers across Arizona, nationally, and globally online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing and Professional Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (611420), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Professional education
• Continuing education
• Tech bootcamps
• Certification prep
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Non-Credit Program Enrollment: Fee-for-service model where students pay per program/course. Programs include bootcamps, certificate programs, certification prep courses, and professional development classes. No academic credit issued.
2. Exam Voucher Bundles: Bundled pricing for CompTIA certifications includes training plus exam vouchers. Separate pricing for self-paced training vs. bundled packages.
3. Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Optional CEUs available for many courses at $25 per course, with $125 fee for CEU eligibility determination for course providers.
4. Certificate and Record Services: Free digital Certificate of Completion upon program completion. Optional purchase of printed hard-copy certificates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education (CaPE) offers non-credit professional development programs including five fully-online tech bootcamps (Data Analytics, Data Science, Coding, Machine Learning & AI, UI/UX Design) delivered in partnership with Springboard, professional certificate programs (Project Management, Business Analytics, Science Policy & Diplomacy, Translation), and certification exam preparation courses (PMP, SHRM, CompTIA, FE Exam, NielsenIQ). Programs are fee-for-service, available online and in-person at Arizona locations, and include financing options such as payment plans and Climb Credit loans.

Product overview

University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education (CaPE) is a non-credit professional education division offering a portfolio of online and in-person programs including five tech bootcamps (Data Analytics, Data Science, Coding, Machine Learning & AI, UI/UX Design), professional certificate programs (Project Management, Business Analytics, Science Policy & Diplomacy, Translation), certification exam prep courses (CompTIA, SHRM, PMP, FE Exam, NielsenIQ), and short courses (AI Prompting, Food Safety). Programs are delivered through partnerships with Springboard (bootcamps) and Ziplines Education (project management), with financing options via Climb Credit. Delivery formats include self-paced online, instructor-led, and mentor-supported options with 1:1 mentorship available in bootcamp programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Analytics Bootcamp A 6-month online bootcamp that transforms beginners into technically advanced data analysts, covering fundamental business statistics, analytics tools (Excel, SQL, Python, Tableau), and strategic thinking, with approximately 20+ hands-on mini-projects and a capstone project.
• Data Science Bootcamp A 9-month fully online bootcamp featuring a comprehensive 400+ hour curriculum centered on the Data Science Method, with two capstone projects and three specialization tracks (Generalist, Business Intelligence, and Advanced Machine Learning).
• Coding Bootcamp A software engineering bootcamp teaching web development using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), including an AI for Engineers prompt engineering unit and culminating in a professional-grade capstone project.
• Machine Learning Engineering & AI Bootcamp A 9-month bootcamp progressing from foundational ML algorithms to large language models and generative AI, featuring ten hands-on projects and personalized 1:1 mentorship from industry experts.
• UI/UX Design Bootcamp A 9-month online bootcamp covering UI/UX design principles, tools (Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma), and industry best practices, including AI for UI/UX Designers curriculum with seven optional AI units and portfolio-ready capstone projects.
• Project Management Certificate Program A 10-week online professional development program teaching in-demand project management skills including Agile, Kanban, Scrum, and tools like Jira and Microsoft Project, including Jira Software Essentials certification.
• Business Analytics Certificate Program A 10-week online certificate program teaching fundamental data and business analytics skills including SQL, data visualization with Tableau, KPIs, and introduction to AI/ML in business contexts.
• Professional Certificate in Science Policy and Diplomatic Practice A 14-week online program developed jointly by University of Arizona and UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research), equipping participants to bridge science and diplomacy for global challenges in health, cybersecurity, and space exploration.
• CompTIA Self-Paced Online Training (A+, Network+, Security+) Self-paced online training and certification exam preparation for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications, including CompTIA CertMaster access, practice tests, and exam vouchers.
• Human Resources (SHRM) Certification Exam Prep Online course preparing HR professionals for SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification exams, using SHRM Learning System with expert instruction and weekly optional live Zoom sessions.
• PMP Exam Prep Course Project Management Professional certification exam preparation course providing 35+ hours of live instruction covering project lifecycle from planning to closure, recognized as the gold standard in project management certification.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Preparation Exam preparation course for FE Civil Engineering and Other Disciplines exams, covering math, probability, chemistry, ethics, engineering economics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and including optional weekly live study sessions.
• NielsenIQ Retail Measurement Systems and Analytics Certification Certification course teaching how to use NielsenIQ's Retail Measurement Services platform to analyze point-of-sale data, covering sales performance, market share, distribution, promotional effectiveness, and pricing analysis.
• Portuguese/English Interpretation Certificate Fully online certificate program with three courses: Medical, Legal, and Business Translation from Portuguese to English and English to Portuguese, modeled on the Spanish/English Translation Certificate program.
• Food Safety Preventive Controls for Human Food Three-day in-person training course following FDA-recognized FSPCA standardized curriculum, preparing individuals to become 'preventive controls qualified individuals' under FDA regulations.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Prompting Training Five-week hands-on course adding practical AI prompting skills to resumes, requiring no prior AI experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of Business Analytics learners apply course content on the job
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and specialized.

• United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Joint launch of Professional Certificate in Science Policy and Diplomatic Practice. 14-week online program starting October 2025. UNITAR leads two modules on Mediation/Conflict Resolution and Diplomatic Communication. Joint certification awarded by University of Arizona and UNITAR. Prepares graduates for leadership in UNESCO, CERN, WHO, ITU, IAEA.
• SpringboardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver five fully online tech bootcamps: Data Analytics, Data Science, Coding, Machine Learning & AI, and UI/UX Design. Springboard provides curriculum, platform technology, and mentorship matching. University of Arizona CaPE provides branding and academic oversight. Upon completion, graduates receive certificate from University of Arizona CaPE and Springboard.
• NielsenIQspecializedStrategic or Co-development PartnerNielsenIQ Retail Measurement Systems and Analytics Certification course teaches professionals to use NielsenIQ's Retail Measurement Services (RMS) platform. RMS is industry-standard for measuring sales performance, market share, and promotional effectiveness across retail channels.
• Ziplines EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZiplines Education delivers Project Management Certificate Program content through University of Arizona CaPE. Subject matter experts provide instruction. Program includes Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification.
• CompTIAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompTIA provides self-paced online training bundles for A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications. Includes CertMaster learning platform, practice tests, and exam vouchers. University of Arizona resells these as authorized training provider.
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHRM certification exam prep course uses SHRM Learning System curriculum. Instructor-led online course prepares HR professionals for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams. Course includes 18 months access to SHRM Learning System ($995 value).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Coursera is a major MOOC platform partnering with universities and industry credentialing bodies. Broadly comparable as a competing online education and professional credentialing destination, though at much larger scale and lower price points.
• edX: edX is a large MOOC platform offering university-issued certificates and bootcamp-style programs. Comparable as an alternative online credentialing ecosystem that competes for the same continuing-education learner audience.

Direct peers

• BrainStation: BrainStation operates digital skills training in data, development, design, and product. Comparable as a private bootcamp and professional education provider competing for the same working-professional segment.
• Springboard: Springboard is CaPE's core platform partner for the five tech bootcamps and also sells the same curriculum under its own brand. Directly comparable as the underlying operator of CaPE's flagship tech offerings, and effectively a channel competitor when learners can enroll with Springboard directly.
• Udacity: Udacity offers nanodegree programs in AI, data science, programming, and cloud. Comparable as an online skills-bootcamp operator that overlaps directly with CaPE's Springboard-powered ML/AI, data, and coding tracks.
• Simplilearn: Simplilearn delivers project management, data science, cloud, and cybersecurity certification training. Directly comparable as a competing online certification prep provider, particularly for PMP and similar professional credentials CaPE offers.
• General Assembly: General Assembly is a long-established private bootcamp provider offering data, coding, UX, and digital marketing programs. Directly comparable in product category, target learner, and outcome-based career-change positioning to CaPE's bootcamps.
• Galvanize: Galvanize provides immersive data science, software engineering, and cyber security bootcamps. Directly comparable as a tech-bootcamp operator competing for the same career-changer and upskiller audiences CaPE serves via Springboard.
• Northern Arizona University Continuing Education: Another Arizona public university continuing education division offering certificates and professional development. Comparable as a sibling state-university extension unit competing for the same employer-sponsored and individual-learner budgets in Arizona.
• Arizona State University Continuing and Professional Education: ASU's continuing and professional education division, also serving Arizona working professionals with non-credit certificates, bootcamps, and certification prep. Directly comparable as a peer state-university continuing education unit with similar mission, geographic overlap, and price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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