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.

The UCSC Silicon Valley AI curriculum prepares you for today's workforce. We are focusing on providing you hands-on, practical technical skills as well as strategic business acumen to meet a skyrocketing demand for people who understand what it takes to develop and implement AI technology across industry. It is a multi-billion dollar market and growing and we are casting a wide net to ensure the future is created by many for many. Explore our curriculum and learn about the technology and business decisions shaping companies, products, and services for all of us.

UCSC Silicon Valley's unique focus

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

AI opens doors—AI for All

As AI reshapes our workforce, costing jobs in many sectors, it will also create many new jobs. We want to make sure everyone is ready for the transition—the technically focused, the business-minded, and the seasoned tech worker—as well as the underrepresented populations that often face high barriers to entry into the well-paying tech workforce.

Passionate about teaching AI?

Please let us know if you're interested in joining our esteemed instructor team.