In an ongoing effort to eliminate barriers to education and strengthen our global community’s connection to UCLA, we are proud to offer UCLAxOpen, open access education for all.
UCLAxOpen is your gateway to no-cost personal enrichment and professional development courses and seminars offered via UCLA Extension.
These complimentary online courses and seminars are designed to provide timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities, bringing UCLAx to the world.
| AI Evolution: How Conversational AI & AI-Generated Imagery are Transforming the Digital World February 25 Explore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on our digital world, with a particular emphasis on conversational AI and AI-generated imagery. | |
| Masters of Design Cover Series March 13 Join Visual Arts department director, Scott Hutchinson, and this quarter’s master cover designer to explore the inspiration for the current cover. |
| Navigating Power Struggles December 4 Learn strategies to identify and address power imbalances, foster inclusive environments, and guide children in developing healthy, respectful relationships. | |
| Developing Democracy through Children's Play January 9 Play is already a valuable tool for child development and focusing on the social and democratic aspects of play also promotes healthy, long-term mental health. Join us to exchange your observations and reflect on stories of childhood and play. | |
| STEM it UP! in Early Childhood Education January 13 Join us for a lively and very informative session on STEM in Early Childhood Education and take ideas and concepts right back to your classroom. | |
| Communication Skills for Early Childhood Educators in a Time of Collective Trauma January 27 This webinar addresses issues of communication facing early childhood educators in a time of collective trauma. | |
| Hands on Sciences in Early Childhood Education February 4 Learn how to teach practical science lessons to early childhood education students. This course will give an overview on how to introduce students to different science fields and motivate them to learn science. | |
| The Balancing Act February 12 Learn strategies to help you thrive, not just survive, while balancing the demands of parenting and daily life. |
| Understanding Blockchain--Seminar Series December 4 or March 12 This free seminar series presents a variety of topics in the revolutionary new space of blockchain technology, such as AI, crypto, NFTs, and more. Join us live and engage with industry experts and influential guest speakers. | |
| Conversations with Tony Sager, Information Security Pioneer December 11 David Lam, Technical Management Program instructor, will lead a conversation on the early days of Information Security, offering rare insights into the very beginnings of Information Security, why it matters, and how you can use your Technology Management capabilities to make the world a better place. |
| Veganism & Plant-based Diets - Debunking Myths January 10 or January 30 Curious about a vegan lifestyle, but not sure if it’s right for you? This course goes over some common misconceptions and myths, to provide you with clarity as you embark on your journey for the new year. |
| The Music of Sergei Rachmaninoff January 31 - March 7 Osher (50+). In this course we listen to and discuss the piano pieces, songs, and symphonic works of Rachmaninoff. | |
| Rebels in Frock Coats: Impressionism to Fauvism March 17 Osher (50+). In this course, we introduce the artists of the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Symbolist, and Fauvist periods. |
| How to use ChatGPT, Meditation and Surrealism to Unlock Your Creativity November 23 Discover how AI and meditation can act as conduits for your own creativity by inspiring you with unexpected connections and ideas. | |
| Showrunners and Show Writers December 7 Hear directly from successful TV writers and creators in this course that demystifies the industry and how to break in and stay in. | |
| Beyond Self-Esteem: 6 Fresh Hacks Around Writer's Block January 11 Explore techniques you can use to eliminate writer's block and get back to putting words on the page. | |
| Learning the Rules to Break the Rules in Poetry January 18 Discover the pleasures--and challenges--of writing poetry in traditional forms in this introductory course. | |
| Writing Climate Fiction January 18 Get an introduction to writing "CliFi," or fiction about climate change, in this workshop covering the opportunities and expectations of the genre. | |
| Building Your Brand as a Writer January 25 Learn how to express what makes you and your writing voice unique in this professional development course devoted to articulating your "brand"--all the things you and your work stand for. | |
| Using Micro Memoirs to Tell Your Story February 1 Learn to summarize your TV pilot in a succinct and tantalizing way that will appeal to studio decision makers. | |
| Consciousness February 1 Learn how various points of view in narration offer limitations and opportunities for you as a storyteller. |
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