CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education

What CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education does

CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) is a self-supporting continuing education division of California State University, Long Beach, operating three principal business lines: the American Language Institute (ALI) for international English language students, the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) for transportation workforce development, and Study Abroad @ The Beach for visiting international students. ALI delivers a CEA-accredited six-level Intensive English Program (IEP) at $5,980 per semester, MBA Prep, TEFL certification, and short-term English and American Culture programs; CITT administers the award-winning Global Logistics Professional (GLP) designation, California's LTAP Center under Caltrans authority, and is home to six USDOT-designated research centers including the 20+ year METRANS partnership with USC; Study Abroad serves visiting international students at $15,500-$15,700 per semester.

CPaCE's business model is a hybrid of individual tuition-based enrollment and institutional contract training. Revenue is generated through per-semester tuition for IEP, MBAP, and Study Abroad; short-term program fees for PREP and English Language & American Culture; a $175 non-refundable application fee; contract and customized training for public and private sector organizations; and scholarship/endowment-funded programming managed through the CSULB 49ers Foundation. Distribution runs through direct online enrollment, formal articulation agreements with 7 community colleges and 2 universities (where IEP completion waives TOEFL/IELTS requirements), international partner university recruitment, and direct sales of workforce training to government and industry buyers.

Technology infrastructure consists of the BeachBoard (Desire2Learn) LMS for course delivery, an online application portal, and Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor for remote proctoring of the mandatory 3.5-hour ALI placement test. CITT additionally operates podcast and webinar distribution channels and YouTube content for industry engagement. The organization has 78 employees and is headquartered at 6300 E. State University Drive, Foundation Building, Suite 104, Long Beach, CA, operating under the governance of the California State University Board of Trustees.

Name

CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education

Legal name

College of Professional and Continuing Education, California State University Long Beach

Website

https://cpace.csulb.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) is a self-supporting unit of California State University, Long Beach offering CEA-accredited English language programs, transportation workforce development and research, and study-abroad services for international students, industry professionals, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Continuing education programs
• English language instruction
• Professional certification programs
• Workforce development training
• International student services

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Intensive English Program (IEP): International students pay tuition per semester for the Intensive English Program. Spring and Fall terms are $5,980 per term. Includes orientation, instruction, and access to campus resources.
2. Tuition - MBA Prep Program: Two-semester MBA preparation program with tuition of $5,980 per term, designed to prepare students for graduate-level business studies.
3. Tuition - Short-term Language Programs: Short-term English Language and American Culture programs charged at $1,495 per 3-week session. Intensive Preparatory Program (PREP) charged at $2,990 for 6-week term.
4. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $175 for all programs. Deferral processing fee of $175 for second deferral request.
5. Study Abroad Program Fees: Visiting international students pay estimated expenses of $15,500 per Fall term or $15,700 per Spring term, including tuition for 12 units and living expenses. Summer sessions at $7,500-$14,000.
6. Contract and Customized Training: CITT conducts contract and customized training for public sector organizations and private industry groups, including customized versions of the Global Logistics Professional program and specialized transportation workforce training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) delivers English language instruction, professional certifications, and workforce development training. Its American Language Institute provides semester-long Intensive English Programs, MBA preparation, TEFL certification, short-term English and American culture programs, and customized English programs for international students. Its Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) delivers the Global Logistics Professional certification, contract training, and research services for transportation and logistics professionals. It also operates Study Abroad @ The Beach for visiting international students.

Product overview

CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) is a comprehensive continuing education division offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and services. The core offerings include the American Language Institute (ALI) providing CEA-accredited English language programs such as the Intensive English Program (IEP), MBA Prep, and TEFL certification; the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) delivering the award-winning Global Logistics Professional (GLP) program and workforce development training; Study Abroad @ The Beach for international students; and various professional certification and custom training programs. CITT also operates research centers including METRANS Transportation Consortium and hosts industry events such as the annual Town Hall series and Trade Talks podcast. The division provides pathways from English language learning through undergraduate and graduate degree preparation, professional certifications, and continuing education for working professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive English Program (IEP)
• MBA Prep Program (MBAP)
• Study Abroad @ The Beach
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate
• Intensive Preparatory Program (PREP)
• English Language and American Culture
• English for Trucking and Transportation
• Customized English Programs
• Global Logistics Professional (GLP)
• Contract and Customized Training (CITT)

Quantifiable outcome

• Students from 55+ countries served over 5 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• METRANS Transportation ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership of more than two decades between CSULB and USC to solve transportation problems of large metropolitan regions through interdisciplinary research, education, and outreach. Three objectives: foster independent research, train next generation transportation workforce, disseminate information and technology to the professional community.
• Caltrans - Division of Local AssistancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCITT administers California's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Center under Caltrans' Division of Local Assistance direction. CITT Executive Director serves as LTAP Tribal Liaison.
• U.S. Department of Transportation - University Transportation CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCITT is home for multiple USDOT-designated university transportation centers: UC Davis-led National Center for Sustainable Transportation, USC-led Pacific Southwest Region UTC (Region 9), and METRANS Transportation Center.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCITT leads FHWA's National Transportation Career Pathway Initiative (NTCPI). CITT is home to the Southwest Transportation Workforce Center (SWTWC), FHWA's regional center of excellence covering 8 states. FHWA funds SWTWC launch through National Network for the Transportation Workforce.
• Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with IANA, CSULB students have opportunity to compete for scholarships funding enrollment in CITT's Global Logistics Professional program and research stipends. Students may also enroll in IANA's Education-On-Demand virtual course offerings free of charge.
• Cypress CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement of this college by completing Level 4 of the IEP, providing pathway for international students to transfer.
• El Camino CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement of this college by completing Level 4 of the IEP.
• Golden West CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement of this college by completing Level 4 of the IEP.
• Long Beach City CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement of this college by completing Level 4 of the IEP. Also partner in Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School with Port of Long Beach, CITT, Long Beach Unified School District.
• Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement of Mt. SAC by completing Level 4 of the IEP.
• Orange Coast CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive the TOEFL or IELTS requirement of this college by completing Level 4 of the IEP.
• University of RedlandsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive TOEFL/IELTS requirement for University of Redlands Master of Business Administration program by successfully completing Level 6 of the IEP or MBA Preparation Program. Conditional Admission available.
• Virscend UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerALI students may waive TOEFL/IELTS for Virscend's Bachelor of Science Business Administration (Level 4 IEP) and MBA programs (Level 6 or MBAP). Conditional Admission available.
• Port of Long BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwards annual scholarships to students in CITT-related programs. Co-sponsor of California Supply Chain Success Initiative with GO-Biz and CalSTA. Hosts Academy of Global Logistics at Cabrillo High School. Policy & Steering Committee member.
• Port of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETRANS partner. CITT Town Hall sponsor. Executive Director involved in Town Hall discussions. Policy & Steering Committee member represented by Director of Goods Movement.
• International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILWU Local 13, Local 63, and Local 94 represented on CITT Policy & Steering Committee. Town Hall meetings originally designed to include rank-and-file longshore union members in port growth debates. Miretti Award honors ILWU liaison.
• Harbor Transportation ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished scholarship endowment in partnership with CITT honoring Marianne Venieris. Has provided over $100,000 in student scholarships to GLS students since 1997. Supports Port of Long Beach Academy of Global Logistics.
• Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce (HAIC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit industrial and commercial trade association supporting educational opportunities for students in greater port community. Co-sponsor of Trade Talks podcast. Town Hall sponsor.
• Harbor Trucking AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of intermodal carriers serving West Coast ports. Established endowment fund supporting CSULB student research and CITT-affiliated training programs. Town Hall sponsor.
• Los Angeles Transportation Club (LATC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished scholarship endowment to help students pursue career paths in transportation. Has contributed more than $90,000 to its Endowment at CITT. Dr. O'Brien serves on LATC Board of Directors.
• Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOldest nonprofit dedicated to promoting intermodal container transportation community. Offers scholarships starting at $1,000 to CITT GLP students. Awards presented during Connie Awards ceremony.
• Western Tribal Technical Assistance Program (WTTAP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCITT is a member of WTTAP Steering Committee. CITT Executive Director serves as LTAP Tribal Liaison providing understanding of tribal needs and assistance in transportation-related issues for California tribes.
• California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of California Supply Chain Success Initiative with CalSTA and Port of Long Beach. Initiative is series of solutions-based dialogues among supply chain stakeholders responding to pandemic-era challenges.
• California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of California Supply Chain Success Initiative with GO-Biz and Port of Long Beach to develop consensus-driven strategies for near-term and long-term supply chain improvements.
• CATESOLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Many ALI staff and faculty members belong to CATESOL. ALI is regularly represented at conferences by presenters and attendees.
• EnglishUSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Association of Intensive English Programs. ALI belongs to EnglishUSA which provides members resources for professional development, political advocacy, and outreach. Over 450 members nationwide.
• NAFSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of International Educators. Several ALI staff members belong to NAFSA which holds international, regional, and local conventions and provides valuable resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Transit Institute (NTI): Federally funded training and workforce development provider for the public transportation industry. Operates as a thematic neighbor to CITT's workforce training and FHWA-funded career pathway initiatives.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): Global supply chain professional body offering credentials and training (formerly APICS). Adjacent to CITT's Global Logistics Professional (GLP) program in the logistics credentialing ecosystem.

Direct peers

• UCLA Extension: UCLA's continuing education division offers professional certificates, English language programs, and custom training, sharing the same UC/CEU-style operating model as CPaCE and serving the same Southern California international student market.
• ELS Educational Services: One of the largest private intensive English program operators in the U.S. with multiple on-campus centers. Directly competes with ALI for international students seeking university-pathway English instruction.
• NYU School of Professional Studies: NYU's continuing and professional studies division offers certificates, customized corporate training, and study abroad programs — comparable as a university-embedded CE unit with similar product breadth and self-supporting revenue model.
• UC San Diego Extension: UC San Diego's continuing and professional education unit delivers certificates, English language programs, and corporate custom training — directly comparable to CPaCE in product mix, target audience, and university-anchored delivery.
• UC Berkeley Extension: UC Berkeley's continuing education division offers professional certificates, international student programs, and customized training — a near-twin to CPaCE in mission, structure, and breadth of continuing education.
• USC International Academy: USC's English language program for international students is a direct IEP competitor and shared METRANS partner. Targets the same international applicant pool with similar pathway-admission and conditional-admission offerings.
• UCI Division of Continuing Education: UCI's continuing education arm offers certificates, ESL programs, and customized corporate training — closely comparable to CPaCE in scope and California-anchored delivery model.
• Kaplan International: Global provider of intensive English programs and university pathway programs with on-campus U.S. centers. Competes with ALI on the same international student demographic and pathway-admission model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL1POu-XNKt4kMUJZxxUXsk8iZ0_l87Gnu
• Facebookfacebook.com/1622752354614066
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csulb-cpace
• Instagraminstagram.com/csulb_cpace

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CSULB College of Professional and Continuing Education