Engineering Courses & Certificates

Engineering the Systems That Shape Tomorrow

UCLA Extension’s Engineering programs empower you to shape the systems that define our future—from the infrastructure we rely on every day to the technologies driving tomorrow’s innovation. Covering a dynamic range of fields including construction management, infrastructure development, structural analysis, electrical and mechanical systems, manufacturing, and specialized areas like plumbing systems design and medical device engineering, these programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of industry. Rooted in real-world application and informed by industry expertise, the curriculum prepares you to tackle complex challenges, lead multidisciplinary projects, and navigate an increasingly interconnected and regulated environment.

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Numerous options are available to take you to the next level in your career:

Select from a wide array of credit-bearing courses that run throughout a quarter, or complete shorter courses in just 1-5 days.
Choose to study Specializations in niche fields, or pursue Certificates for in-depth knowledge. Certain certificates offer applicable credit towards Master's programs.
Bring customized training directly to your workplace with our on-site options.
Learn firsthand from the industry expertise of our instructors through fully-online courses, live remote sessions, or classrooms in Westwood / DTLA.

With a myriad of subject areas at your disposal, begin the exploration of your future today.

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Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials-Part I: Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) for Modern Aircraft & Spacecraft Systems

Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials-Part II: Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) for Modern Aircraft & Spacecraft Systems-Applications

The course concludes with brief discussions on the latest work and technologies in these topics, including virtual testing, multi-scale modeling, nanotechnology, nanocomposites, and nonotubes. Case studies and practice problems also are presented.

Fiber-Optic Communications

This course offers an introduction to fiber-optic communication systems and offers practical tools to reinforce understanding and design of these systems.

Financial Management

This course is part of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (HSSEAS) Master of Science in Engineering Online (MSOL) program. It is available only to students pre-approved by HSSEAS. For more information visit msol.ucla.edu.

Fire Protection for Plumbing Engineers

This course provides engineers, designers, and contractors with a basic understanding and appreciation of fire protection systems, specifically automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and water supplies.