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.
 | Artificial 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". |
 | Commercial Property Overview: Downtown Los Angeles Office “Core Business District” (CBD) May 29 Join us for this free seminar where our panel of experts will discuss their thoughts and give insights on commercial real estate and the DTLA market. |
 | The Impact of Culture in Financial Planning June 11 Discover Louis Barajas' journey from running a successful wealth management business to reconnecting with his culture to give back and impact his childhood neighborhood. |
 | Real-Life Case Studies in User Experience June 3 Discover how user experience research and data science unlocked mobile downloads for Netflix users around the world. |
| Intelligent Data: Reimagining AI in our Enterprise Ecosystem April 22 or June 3 Explore how AI can enhance data quality, accessibility, and decision-making while addressing challenges like data bias and transparency. |
 | AI 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. |
 | Understanding Blockchain--Seminar Series June 4 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. |
 | Let'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. |
 | Give 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. |
 | Braiding Uncertainty and Possibility: A Poetic Exploration April 2 Learn to approach the blank page with creativity and intentionality in your poetry. |
 | Feng Shui Poetry April 5 Learn to build poems that capture emotions in the physical world using the principles of Feng Shui. |
 | Meaningful Steps Into Poetry April 5 Take a guided approach to writing poetry by reading and discovering what makes poetry tick in this workshop perfect for beginners. |
 | Writing Poetry for Children April 9 Learn how to write poetry for very young readers in this workshop for absolute beginners. |
 | Simple Steps to Improve Your Writing April 26 Learn to master the writing process to develop stronger written communication in any context of your life. |
 | The Art of Picture Book Collaboration May 10 or Aug 2 Dive into writing "micro memoirs" of 300 words or fewer to explore your lived experiences. |
 | Proofreading Clinic May 15 Learn professional proofreading techniques and notations in this interactive seminar demonstrating how to ensure your script says what it needs to say in the best way possible. |
 | How to Use ChatGPT, Jungian Dream Analysis, and Meditation to Build Powerful Scenecraft May 17 Use technology and theory to discover new ways to create gripping scenes with powerful psychological, emotional, and visual content. |
 | Using Micro Memoirs to Tell Your Story May 24 Learn how picture book writers and illustrators collaborate to breathe life into unforgettable stories that entertain, delight, and teach children. |
 | The Black Television Renaissance June 7 Dive into the history of television by and for Black audiences to empower the future of Black voices and stories. |
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