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Complimentary Courses & Seminars

In an ongoing effort to eliminate barriers to education and strengthen our global community’s connection to UCLA, we are proud to offer UCLAxOpen.

UCLAxOpen is your gateway to free personal enrichment and professional development through UCLA Extension.

Our complimentary online courses and seminars are thoughtfully designed to offer you timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities.

*The courses offered below are numbered 700-799. These non-credit courses do not confer academic credit or continuing education units, and will not appear on student transcripts. Learn more about course numbers.

Business

imageImpact of Politics and Policy on the Economy
February 25
Join us for this free seminar where our panel of experts discuss how recent Federal Reserve changes may impact the economy and ultimately your finances.
imageAI Compliance
February 27
This webinar will explore the critical intersection of generative AI and legal compliance.
imageWomen, Wealth and Wisdom: Financial Management and Investing
March 20
Prepare for your financial future with top financial advisors. Learn investment strategies, how to manage expenses plus more during this seminar.
imageArtificial Intelligence in Real Estate
April 17
Join us for an engaging free webinar which will give you an introduction to our upcoming course “Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate".

Design & Arts

imageAI 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.
imageMasters 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.

Education

imagePreschool Choice
March 12
This course provides helpful information to help make informed decisions that are right for your child.
imageEmotional Hygiene for Children
March 26
Learn how to create a daily practice of emotional hygiene for children.

Engineering & Digital Technology

imageEconomy of the Semiconductor Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
March 4
This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of the semiconductor industry, crucial for digital transformation of the economy, exploring trends, challenges, and strategies for innovation and growth.
imageUnderstanding Blockchain--Seminar Series
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.
imageGenAI for Developers: APIs and Live Hands-on Examples
March 12
Generative AI is rapidly evolving. This session covers AI advancements, real-time capabilities, their impact on software development, and practical integration using APIs from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and others.
imageUnlocking Insights: From Info to Impact
March 13
Discover key steps in speaking the language of Data Science/AI to bridge the growing gap between analytics and business needs.
imageAI in Cybersecurity: Both Friend and Foe
April 24
AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity with enhanced threat management but also aiding cybercriminals in sophisticated attacks. This session explores AI’s dual role in cybersecurity and cybercrime, and its future implications.

Humanities & Social Sciences

imageLet's Talk about Race, Baby 
April 8-22
This workshop will introduce participants to the tenets of Critical Race Theory and help students understand how critical theories can unpack the role that institutions play in promoting white supremacist structures and systems.

Osher Lifelong Learning

imageThe Music of Sergei Rachmaninoff
January 31 - March 7
In this course we listen to and discuss the piano pieces, songs, and symphonic works of Rachmaninoff.
imageRebels in Frock Coats: Impressionism to Fauvism 
March 17
In this course, we introduce the artists of the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Symbolist, and Fauvist periods.
imageGive Us Liberty: Black and Native Roles in the American Revolution 
May 14
In this course, we examine experiences of Native Americans and African Americans during and after the American Revolution.

Writing

imageWriting Climate Fiction
February 22
Get an introduction to writing "CliFi," or fiction about climate change, in this workshop covering the opportunities and expectations of the genre.
imageWriting the First Feature Film Treatment Toolkit
February 22
Get an overview of the craft of screenwriting for feature films.
imageRésumé Writing Basics
February 22
Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
imageThe Business of Writing: Practical Skills for the Professional Writer
March 1
Learn the strategies and tips to succeed and thrive as a professional writer, from branding yourself and your work to confidently discussing money and contracts.
imageOnline Humor Writing
March 8
Learn how writing short humorous pieces for publishing outlets can support your screenwriting career.
imageSimple Steps to Improve Your Writing
March 8 or April 26
Learn to master the writing process to develop stronger written communication in any context of your life.
imageAWP Prep for First-Timers, Introverts, and the Intimidated
March 15
Get tips and advice to help you navigate the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Los Angeles.
imageBraiding Uncertainty and Possibility: A Poetic Exploration 
April 2
Learn to approach the blank page with creativity and intentionality in your poetry. 
imageFeng Shui Poetry 
April 5
Learn to build poems that capture emotions in the physical world using the principles of Feng Shui.
imageUsing Micro Memoirs to Tell Your Story
May 24
Dive into writing "micro memoirs" of 300 words or fewer to explore your lived experiences.

 

 

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