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Learn the latest, best practices in your field

When you’re ready to learn new skills for a job promotion, shift your focus to a new industry entirely, or explore the latest Silicon Valley best practices in a given field, UCSC Silicon Valley Extension will help you get there.

Beyond the Basics

More than 30 programs in Silicon Valley's top fields—technology, business, bioscience, education, design, and law—have been developed in partnership with industry and university leaders. Night, weekend, online and hybrid courses are created and scheduled to meet the needs of working professionals in the region.

• Industry-aligned curriculum
• Hands-on projects to build your resume
• In-person, remote, weekend, or evening classes
• Practical skills you can bring to work
• 9–12 months to complete a certificate
• International OPT opportunities

   

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Technology

Innovate every solution.

   

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Business

Lead by example.

   

   

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Design

User Experience Design

   

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Education

Building the new classroom