These courses are perfect for:
- Hardware design and verification engineers aiming to specialize in VLSI and ASIC development
- Professionals seeking depth in either front-end logic or back-end physical design
- Working professionals and international students needing structured, flexible credentialing
- Engineers and technologists preparing to meet the growing global semiconductor workforce demand
The original home of the Silicon Chip
As an Education Partner with the U.S. CHIPS Act, UC Santa Cruz Extension offers courses taught by Silicon Valley instructors who are leaders in global chip design companies and startups. Learn the latest trends and best practices in VLSI and chip design through front-end and back-end design coursework.
- Integrated circuit curriculum including ASIC, semiconductor, EDA, device, and integrated circuits
- Hands-on practice with premier tools—Cadence, OpenROAD, Siemens, and Synopsys
You will receive:
- Mentored instruction
- Industry-aligned curriculum
- Hands-on projects to build your resume
- In-person, remote, flex, weekend, & evening classes