What we’re about
Keep your professional career edge by learning something new.
Our Meetups give you the opportunity to meet with instructors and students so you can learn about all the great professional training we offer here.
Learn practical, high demand skills. We offer 28 professional certificate programs and nearly 400 courses in five distinct areas: Technology, Education, Bioscience, Design, and Business. Visit our beautiful Santa Clara campus building or take online courses. Since we offer open enrollment and new courses start all the time, there's always something new for you. Most of the courses are taught evenings and Saturdays.
International students are welcome and have the opportunity to pursue internships and temporary paid jobs (OPT).
Join us at our regular events to meet instructors and get a sense of the industry and how we prepare you for a successful career.
Call us with questions at (408) 861-3860 or email us at Extension@ucsc.edu.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Programming with RustLink visible for attendees
Join us in learning more about Rust, one of the fastest-growing programming languages, which continues to be ranked the most-loved language by its users. Its user base, aka “Rustaceans,” has tripled in just two years as more and more software products are being developed in Rust.
In this fast-paced virtual overview with Danesh Forouhari, we’ll talk about:- The history of Rust
- Problems Rust solves
- Comparing Rust to other programming languages
- Benchmarking data (vs. C & Go)
- The good, the bad, and the ugly of programming with Rust
- Running some sample Rust code, if time permits
Speaker
Danesh Forouhari, M.S., has more than 20 years of experience in the software development industry. He teaches Python for Programmers.
This fall info session is sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education Computer Programming certificate program. - Project and Program Management Info SessionLink visible for attendees
Project Leadership with Tim Bombosch
Join Program Chair Tim Bombosch for UCSC Silicon Valley’s Project and Program Management certificate, where you'll learn from PMI®-certified experts leading teams across top Silicon Valley companies. Gain the tools and strategies to define goals, estimate costs, manage risk, and deliver successful outcomes.Master Real-World Management Skills
Build expertise in both traditional and agile methods—Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and more. This program satisfies PMI® training requirements and prepares you for the PMP® and CAPM® exams while equipping you to lead teams and drive results in today’s fast-paced business environment.This fall info session is sponsored by the Project and Program Management Certificate program.
- Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design – Fall Info SessionLink visible for attendees
Explore medical innovation with Kiran Gulati
Join medical device and biotech expert Kiran Gulati for a closer look at UCSC Silicon Valley’s Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design certificates. These programs equip you to navigate global regulations and bring safe, effective products to market.
Build in-demand skills in a regulated field
Learn FDA negotiation, risk management, and quality system standards like ISO 13485 and 14971. Whether you're aiming for RAC certification or advancing your career in biotech, this session will highlight how these programs prepare you for success in the fast-moving healthcare industry.
This fall info session is sponsored by the Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Programs.Register today: https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/events/regulatory-affairs-and-medical-device-quality-and-design-fall-info-session/
- Learn to build AI ApplicationsLink visible for attendees
Explore the future of AI with Praveen Krishnia
Join Program Chair and AI expert Praveen Krishnia for an insider’s look at the University of California’s first certificate in AI Application Development. Learn about the growing number of jobs involving AI, the skills you'll need to build a competitive resume, and the UCSC Silicon Valley classes that will support your development.Get career-ready AI skills
Taught by Silicon Valley leaders, this program helps you master machine learning, advanced AI techniques, and portfolio-building projects. Whether you're in tech, research, or career transition, this certificate gives you the skills to stand out in a fast-growing field. Don’t miss this chance to learn from the expert guiding the future of AI talent.
This info session event is sponsored by the AI Application Development Certificate program.
