National University

National University is a private, nonprofit, adult‑serving university in San Diego, enrolling working learners nationwide through online and hybrid programs. Monthly starts, four‑week courses, and stackable credentials align with employer tuition benefits and rapid upskilling. A partnerships office structures tuition agreements, custom cohorts, and credit for prior learning; the Southern California base links to regional innovation and defense communities, while online delivery scales to distributed teams. Although teaching‑focused, NU supports applied scholarship and evaluation, with select efforts backed by competitive federal or state funding. Career services, employer advisory input, and microcredential pathways give industry streamlined access to talent and ongoing development.