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
AI Applications and Tools for Marketers 2.0 Live-Online
The Business of AI Live-Online Flexible
Generative AI in the Enterprise: RAG and AI Agents Flexible
AI-Driven Embedded Systems 2.0 Flexible
AI Tools for the Office Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals Live-Online
Python for Machine Learning 3.0 Live-Online
AI Essentials Flexible
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 Flexible
Generative AI in the Enterprise: RAG and AI Agents Flexible
AI Tools for the Office Live-Online
Generative AI Fundamentals 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
Capstone Building Integrated AI Applications 2.0 Live-Online
Computer Vision and Image Processing 3.0 Live-Online Live-Online
Artificial Intelligence for Robotics 3.0 Live-Online
Introduction to Machine Learning 3.0 Flexible
Natural Language Processing 3.0 Live-Online
Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence 3.0 Live-Online
Deep Reinforcement Learning 3.0 Live-Online
GANs for Data Synthesis 3.0
5. AI Workshops
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
AI Technology Workshop Series: For Product Managers Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: Humanoid Robotics Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Agents and the Automation Anywhere Platform Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: Leading AI Deployment Projects Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Enhanced Project Management Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: Spiking Neural Networks Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: For the User Experience Professional Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI in the Semiconductor Industry Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: Reliable, Scalable, and Secure AI Infrastructure Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Agents with OpenClaw Live-Online
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Model Development Lifecycle Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: Practical uses of DeepSeek/Llama 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: For Instructors and Educators Live-Online

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Courses

MKTG.X420
$650
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 11-07-2026 9:00am 4:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-14-2026 9:00am 4:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-21-2026 9:00am 4:30pm 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 Tools & Materials:

Subscription to OpenAI's ChatGPT, the cost will be around $20 for a monthly subscription. The instructor will provide you with more detail and instructions once the course begins.

Fall
AISV.800
$580
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 07-27-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 08-03-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 08-10-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 08-17-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 08-24-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm 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.

Required Text: None

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

This text is available online at no cost to students.

  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 10-21-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 10-28-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 11-04-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 11-18-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 12-02-2026 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.

No meeting on November 11, 2026 and November 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.

Required Text: None

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

This text is available online at no cost to students.

Fall
Summer
AISV.818
$650
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 10-15-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 10-22-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 10-29-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-05-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-12-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-19-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-03-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm 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.

No meeting on November 26, 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: 

No textbooks are required for this course.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.814: Generative AI Fundamentals
Fall
EMBD.X424
$740
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 10-08-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 10-15-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 10-22-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 10-29-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-05-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-12-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-19-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-03-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-10-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm 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.

No meeting on November 26, 2026.  One "no meeting" date TBA. 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 will need to purchase a development board for coursework. Below is a list of examples, approximate cost $100:

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

  • You will need programming experience in Python.
Fall
AISV.815
$625
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 09-15-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-22-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-29-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-06-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-13-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-20-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-27-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 11-03-2026 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.

Fall
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
 

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.

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.

Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Summer
AISV.813
$350 (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?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

2. AI Business Practices

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

Required Text: None

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

This text is available online at no cost to students.

  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 10-21-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 10-28-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 11-04-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 11-18-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 12-02-2026 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.

No meeting on November 11, 2026 and November 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.

Required Text: None

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

This text is available online at no cost to students.

Fall
Summer
AISV.818
$650
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 10-15-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 10-22-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 10-29-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-05-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-12-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 11-19-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Flexible SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-03-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm 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.

No meeting on November 26, 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: 

No textbooks are required for this course.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.814: Generative AI Fundamentals
Fall
AISV.815
$625
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 09-15-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-22-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-29-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-06-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-13-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-20-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 10-27-2026 6:30pm 9:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 11-03-2026 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.

Fall
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
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.

||

Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.814: Generative AI Fundamentals
Summer
AISV.821
$650 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring
AISV.820
$650 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Spring

4. AI Development

AISV.X490
$795
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Mon, 10-19-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 10-26-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 11-02-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 11-09-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 11-16-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 11-23-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 11-30-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Mon, 12-07-2026 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.

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
Fall
AISV.X406
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Tue, 07-21-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 07-28-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 08-11-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 08-18-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 08-25-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-01-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-08-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-15-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-22-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Tue, 09-29-2026 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 4, 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
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Thu, 10-08-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-15-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-22-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 10-29-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 11-05-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 11-12-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 11-19-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 12-03-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 12-10-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 12-17-2026 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 November 26, 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
Fall
Summer
AISV.X405
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 09-26-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-03-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-10-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-17-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-24-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 10-31-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-07-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-14-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 11-21-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Sat, 12-05-2026 9:00am 12:00pm 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 Nov. 28, 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: Google Colab account

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

  • Students should be proficient in programming languages, such as C++ or Python. Knowledge of AI/ML solutions and related frameworks is suggested as well as familiarity with algebra and higher-level mathematics.
Fall
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.

Required Tools & Materials: None

Recommended Programming Environment: Python, either local computer or Google Colab. Prefer GPU setup.

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • DBDA.X427: Python for Machine Learning
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
 

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 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.

Required Tools & Materials: Google Colab

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.X401: Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Summer
AISV.X401
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
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, 07-30-2026 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
Thu, 08-27-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 09-03-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
Thu, 09-10-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm 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 July 23 and August 6, 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: Google Colab account

Recommended Text:  
"Deep Learning", Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio and Aaron Courville, MIT Press 2016 ISBN# 978-0262035613. A free e-book is available at http://www.deeplearningbook.org (Links to an external site.)

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Prerequisites:

  • AISV.X400: Introduction to Machine Learning
  • DBDA.X427: Python for Machine Learning
Summer
AISV.X403
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
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
 

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 course has been postponed from the original start date and will now begin on June 25th.  One additional meeting TBA.

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.

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 required to bring a laptop with Python 3 installed.

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
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5. AI Workshops

AISV.817_W6
$95
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 11-07-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Fall 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.

Fall
AISV.817_W10
$95
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 09-19-2026 9:00am 12:00pm Live-Online REMOTE
 

This course is part of the Fall 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.

Fall
AISV.817_W18
$95
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 08-26-2026 6:00pm 9:00pm 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.

Required Tools & Materials: 

Web enabled laptop with internet connection.  The instructor will provide participants with instructions regarding how to create a free Automation Anywhere (Community Edition) account.

Summer
AISV.817_W17
$95
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 08-22-2026 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_W9
$145
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 08-15-2026 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.

Required Tools & Materials: Personal Laptop/ MAC computer device

Summer
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_W5
$145
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Wed, 08-12-2026 6:00pm 8:30pm Live-Online REMOTE
Wed, 08-19-2026 6:00pm 8:30pm 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_W16
$95
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Meeting Type Location
Sat, 07-11-2026 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_W13
$145 (Estimated Cost)
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Summer
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Fall
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Fall
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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?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
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Summer

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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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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