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.
 | 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. |
 | AI Evolution: How Conversational AI & AI-Generated Imagery are Transforming the Digital World July 29 Explore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on our digital world, with a particular emphasis on conversational AI and AI-generated imagery. |
 | Intelligent Data: Reimagining AI in our Enterprise Ecosystem June 3 Explore how AI can enhance data quality, accessibility, and decision-making while addressing challenges like data bias and transparency. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | Introduction to Picture Books June 25 Learn how to start writing picture books in this basic workshop for absolute beginners. |
 | Writing Occasional Poems July 14 Learn to write poems for specific occasions in this class offering an overview to new and continuing writers. |
 | Beyond Self-Esteem: 6 Fresh Hacks Around Writer's Block July 26 Explore techniques you can use to eliminate writer's block and get back to putting words on the page. |
 | Mastering Acts, Beats, and Arcs whether Plotting or Pantsing your Novel August 23 Get tips, insight, and tools to develop an approach that helps you craft the story for your novel draft. |
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