This Program is Perfect For

  • Technical and business professionals aiming to operate at the frontier of AI-driven innovation
  • Individuals seeking experiential, hands-on learning from industry experts
  • Professionals requiring flexible, modular training to meet evolving career demands

AI specialist is the top emerging job of the decade

The wave of artificial intelligence data and technology sweeping across industry is transforming how we work, how we develop new products and services, how we measure our success, and how we plan for the future. That is why we are creating the most comprehensive AI curriculum in the UC Extension system.

AI curriculum for today's workforce

  • Hands-on, practical AI skills to streamline business
  • Strategic business acumen
  • Interactive online classrooms with industry leaders
  • Tech skills for developers and engineers keeping pace with industry
  • One-day workshops for beginners

AI opens doors 

  • Industry-aligned curriculum
  • Cross-industry skills preparation
  • Active curriculum guidance and classroom mentorship
  • Tech-focused and business-focused programs
  • Lowered barriers to entry for people interested in learning

Courses

Program Requirements

Please see individual program pages for requirements. Each course provides CEUs or UC credit.

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Courses
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
The Business of AI Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals Live-Online
Python for Machine Learning 3.0 Live-Online
AI Tools for the Office Live-Online
AI-Driven Embedded Systems 2.0 Flexible
AI Essentials Flexible
AI Applications and Tools for Marketers 2.0 Flexible
Generative AI in the Enterprise: RAG and AI Agents Live-Online
Intelligent Automation: Enhancing workflows with AI-powered RPA
AI, Empathy, and Ethics
2. AI Business Practices
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
The Business of AI Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals Live-Online
AI Tools for the Office Live-Online
Generative AI in the Enterprise: RAG and AI Agents Live-Online
Intelligent Automation: Enhancing workflows with AI-powered RPA
3. AI Engineer
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
LLM Fundamentals and Practical Applications Live-Online
Developing AI Agent Applications Flexible
Developing RAG Based Applications Flexible
4. AI Development
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Introduction to Machine Learning 3.0 Flexible
Computer Vision and Image Processing 3.0 Live-Online
Natural Language Processing 3.0 Live-Online
Deep Reinforcement Learning 3.0 Live-Online
Capstone Building Integrated AI Applications 2.0 Live-Online
Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence 3.0 Flexible, Live-Online
Artificial Intelligence for Robotics 3.0 Flexible
GANs for Data Synthesis 3.0
5. AI Workshops
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
AI Technology Workshop Series: Spiking Neural Networks Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI in the Semiconductor Industry Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: For the User Experience Professional Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: For Instructors and Educators Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Agents with OpenClaw Flexible Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Model Development Lifecycle Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: Model Context Protocol Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: Practical uses of DeepSeek/Llama Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: Humanoid Robotics Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: Github Copilot For Programmers (C/Python)
AI Technology Workshop Series: Unit Testing Tooling and Strategies
AI Technology Workshop Series: Large Multimodal Models LMM
AI Technology Workshop Series: LLMs and Prompt Engineering
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Enhanced Project Management Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: For Product Managers

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Courses

AISV.800
$580
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 07-27-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-03-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-10-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-17-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-24-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

Summer
AISV.814
$625
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 07-09-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-16-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-23-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-30-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-06-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-13-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-20-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

  • Python and Machine Learning Basics are recommended but not required.
Summer
DBDA.X427
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 06-29-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-06-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-13-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-20-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-27-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-03-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-10-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-17-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-24-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-31-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools & Materials: 

Students are expected to have computers with Python 3.x, Jupyter Notebooks, and libraries: Pandas, Matplotlib and Numpy installed. Installing the Anaconda distribution of Python, gives access to Jupyter Notebooks and all the required libraries. Free Individual Edition can be obtained from: https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual

Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and PyTorch: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems; Aurélien Géron; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2025. ISBN: 979-8341607989

Recommended Textbooks: 

Python Data Science Handbook; Jake VanderPlas; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781098121228. Available at: https://jakevdp.github.io/PythonDataScienceHandbook/ 

Machine Learning with Python Cookbook; Gallatin and Albon; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781098135690. Available at: https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/machine-learning-with/9781098…;

Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow, Aurélien Géron, O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2022-10-04, ISBN: 9781098122478.
Students can use this textbook as an alternative to the required textbook. Available at O'Reilly for Public Libraries.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

  • Basic Programming Knowledge as can be acquired in Python Programming for Beginners (CMPR.X415) and a knowledge of Fundamentals of Statistics
Summer
AISV.815
$625
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 04-20-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 04-27-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 05-04-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 05-11-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 05-18-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-01-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-08-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-15-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

No meeting on May 25, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Spring
EMBD.X424
$740 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
AISV.813
$350 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
MKTG.X420
$700 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

2. AI Business Practices

AISV.800
$580
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 07-27-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-03-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-10-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-17-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-24-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

Summer
AISV.814
$625
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 07-09-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-16-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-23-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-30-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-06-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-13-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-20-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

||

Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

  • Python and Machine Learning Basics are recommended but not required.
Summer
AISV.815
$625
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 04-20-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 04-27-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 05-04-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 05-11-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 05-18-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-01-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-08-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-15-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

No meeting on May 25, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

3. AI Engineer

AISV.819
$650
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Fri, 07-10-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 07-17-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 07-24-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 07-31-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 08-07-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 08-14-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 08-21-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.814: Generative AI Fundamentals
Summer
AISV.821
$650
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 05-19-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 05-26-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 06-02-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 06-09-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 06-16-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 06-23-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 06-30-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

2/26/26: Change to start date. See full schedule for details.

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.819: LLM Fundamentals and Practical Applications
Spring
AISV.820
$650
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 05-02-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 05-09-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 05-16-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 05-30-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 06-06-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 06-13-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 06-20-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 06-27-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

3/31/26: Course postponed by a few weeks. See full schedule for details.

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

No meeting on May 23, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools & Materials: N/A.  In this course, we will use class slides and content available on the web.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.819: LLM Fundamentals and Practical Applications
Spring

4. AI Development

AISV.X400
$980
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 07-25-2026 9:00am 2:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 08-01-2026 9:00am 2:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 08-08-2026 9:00am 2:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 08-15-2026 9:00am 2:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 08-22-2026 9:00am 2:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 08-29-2026 9:00am 2:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Programming Tools: Current version of Python with ability to install packages as needed.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • DBDA.X427: Python for Machine Learning

Skills Needed:

  • Familiarity with Google Colaboratory and Jupyter Notebooks
  • Reasonably good programming/debugging skills beyond the basic or beginner level
  • Familiarity with Python programming, NumPy, and Pandas
  • Comfortable with basic knowledge of algebra, calculus, probability and statistics
Summer
AISV.X406
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 07-08-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 07-15-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 07-22-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 07-29-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 08-12-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 08-19-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 08-26-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 09-02-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 09-09-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 09-16-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

No meeting on August 5, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools and Materials: Google Colab PRO

Recommended Texts and Materials:
Google Cloud Platform

Computer Vision by Richard Szeliski, Springer Science and Business Media, 2010. ISBN: 978-1848829350.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.X401: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Summer
AISV.X402
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Fri, 06-26-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 07-10-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 07-17-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 07-24-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 07-31-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 08-07-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 08-14-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 08-21-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 08-28-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Fri, 09-04-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

No meeting on July 3, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.X401: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Skills Needed:

  • Moderate level of computer programming ability in Python, comfortable with an editor, familiarity with basic command-line operations on a laptop, and a good understanding of Machine Learning models and Deep Learning models.
Summer
AISV.X403
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 06-18-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 06-25-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-02-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-09-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-16-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-23-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 07-30-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-06-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-13-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 08-20-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

Due to the advanced nature of this course, students must complete the "Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence" course, or have prior instructor approval to register. Please inquire with any questions.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

Students are required to have computers with Python 3 installed.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Recommended Text(s): Reinforcement Learning, second edition, Authors: Richard S. Sutton, Andrew G. Barto, Publisher: MIT Press, Publication Date: 2018-11-13, ISBN: 9780262352703

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.X401: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Summer
AISV.X490
$795
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 06-15-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-22-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 06-29-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-06-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-13-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-20-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 07-27-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 08-10-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

No meeting on August 3, 2026. You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Note: Cloud platform free trials may include additional usage-based costs. Students should monitor their activity carefully to avoid unexpected charges.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.X401: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Skills Needed:

  • A working knowledge of GCP. 
Summer
AISV.X401
$980 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
AISV.X405
$980 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

5. AI Workshops

AISV.817_W14
$95
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 08-15-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Summer 2026 AI Workshop series.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Summer
AISV.817_W4
$145
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 08-08-2026 11:00am 5:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Summer 2026 AI Workshop series.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Summer
AISV.817_W5
$145
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 07-15-2026 10:00am 4:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 07-22-2026 10:00am 4:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Summer 2026 AI Workshop series.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Summer
AISV.817_W1
$95
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 06-27-2026 1:00pm 4:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Summer 2026 AI Workshop series.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Summer
AISV.817_W13
$145
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Fri, 05-08-2026 10:00am 4:00pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Spring 2026 AI Workshop series.

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Tools & Materials: Google Colab/GCP

Recommended Tools & Materials: GitHub and Hugging Face Accounts

  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 06-13-2026 11:00am 5:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Summer 2026 AI Workshop series.

This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Spring
Summer
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Fall
AISV.817_W15
$145 (Estimated Cost)
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Fall
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Fall
AISV.817_W10
$95 (Estimated Cost)
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Winter
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Winter
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Recommended Course Sequence

Please be sure you meet the prerequisites for each course. You may choose courses in any order according to your interest.

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Co-chair

AI Program Advisory Committee

PAUL BALDASSARI, Magister (Australia)
President, Manufacturing and Services, Flex

AJAY BARANWAL, MA
Director, Center for Deep Learning in Electronics Manufacturing
Instructor, AI Program, UCSC Extension 

RAHUL BHUMAN, M.S., M.B.A.
Co-founder, Enterprise Minds, Inc.

MOENES ISKAROUS, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer, AI and Machine Learning for IoT, Compute & Wireless, Infineon Technologies

PRAVEEN KRISHNA, M.S.
Cofounder of an AI Startup
AI Program Chair and Instructor, UCSC Extension

JASON SAMAHA, Ph.D.
Asst. Professor, Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience: Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognition: Fundamental Theories, The Neuroscience of Consciousness, UC Santa Cruz Psychology Department

MIKE SCHMIT, B.S.M.E.
Director of Software Engineering, AMD

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