We know some of you are concerned about the institution's authority to offer educational programs to members of the select organizations. Taking that into consideration, CUP provides certain legal references and affiliations that might assure you that we operate within our legal provisions to offer educational programs with qualified instructors and required facilities and policies.
Legal
Affiliations

California State

California University of Professionals (CUP) meets the qualifications for exemption from regulation under the California Education Code (CEC) section 94874 (b)(1).

California Legislature CEC 94874 (b)(1) states that:-
" An institution only offering educational programs to members of a bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organization that is separate and distinct from the institution and that sponsors the educational programs. An institution that sponsors an educational program directly or through an affiliated division or corporate entity of the institution and that requires student membership for purposes of those educational programs does not qualify under this exemption.

CUP is exempt-verified by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), California. View
TEFL International, Oregon, U.S.
Established in 2004, TEFL International is a tax-exempt professional organization based in Oregon, United States. TEFL International aims to provide international recognition and connection through personnel development training and networking for professionals in the business and teaching sector worldwide. TEFL International membership helps to create a community of learners and contributors to their surroundings in the best possible ways. TEFL International is the sponsoring organization of CUP.

Know more about TEFL International here. 
University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), U.S.
Founded in 1915, UPCEA now serves more than 400 institutions, including most of the leading public and private colleges and universities in North America. For 100 years, the association has served its members with innovative conferences and specialty seminars, research and bench-marking information, professional networking opportunities and timely publications. UPCEA is the leading association for professional, continuing, and online education in North America.

CUP is a corporate member of UPCEA and our member ID is 69132. Visit UPCEA on https://upcea.edu/
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), U.S.
CAEL was founded to help organizations succeed by providing expertise, resources, and solutions that effectively support adult learners as they navigate on- and off-ramps between education and employment. We partner with entities across the adult learner ecosystem to help create actionable career pathways along the journey of lifelong learning and meaningful work. Today, CAEL supports adult learner success at more than 300 postsecondary institutions, employers, and government agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

CUP is an affiliate member of CAEL. View CUP listed on here.
The National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE), U.S.
As a workforce focused, non-profit organization, the NCWE leads its members with innovative ideas and bold actions to drive economic advancement for all. Through partnerships with business and industry, and national leaders, NCWE transforms workforce education programs to ensure student success in meeting the local labor market needs. The NCWE is an affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). AACC represents nearly 1,200 2-year, associate degree–granting institutions and more than 12.2 million students. Visit AACC on aacc.nche.edu.

CUP is an organizational member of NCWE. Know more about NCWE here
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