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Workshops are 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
- Curious learners who want a taste of the latest skills
Fast-track learning for busy professionals
Accelerate your career with University of California professional development workshops—innovative, short-format courses engineered for busy professionals. Whether you want to stay ahead of tech trends, master business strategy, or enhance your skills in educational therapy, our one- and two-day courses are designed by Silicon Valley experts to deliver hands-on, actionable learning that fits your schedule and drives career results.
Choose a single session that sharpens your abilities and build a diverse professional toolkit. Our instructors are industry trailblazers who understand the demands of today’s workplace, providing mentorship that bridges the gap between knowledge and applied success.
Why take a course at Extension?
- Build your skills in an accelerated format.
- Learn directly from Silicon Valley insiders.
- Get practical skills you can use right away to tackle real workplace challenges.
- Explore AI-infused curriculum.
- Expand your network with ambitious peers across industries.
Courses
Program Requirements
Earn varied CEUs and UC credit.
1. Current Workshops
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 02-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This course is part of the Winter 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.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12-12-2025 | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This course is part of the Fall 2025 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.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 02-14-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | 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.
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 03-28-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This course is part of the Winter 2026 Educational Therapy 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.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 02-28-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
11/20/25: Instructor TBA.
This course is part of the Winter 2026 Educational Therapy 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.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 12-13-2025 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
10/20/25: Workshop postponed. See full schedule for details.
This course is part of the Fall 2025 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.
2. AI Workshops
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 02-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This course is part of the Winter 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.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12-12-2025 | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This course is part of the Fall 2025 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.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 02-14-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | 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.
3. Education Workshops
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 03-28-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This course is part of the Winter 2026 Educational Therapy 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.
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 02-28-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
11/20/25: Instructor TBA.
This course is part of the Winter 2026 Educational Therapy 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.
4. Semiconductor Design (VLSI) Workshops
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 12-13-2025 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
10/20/25: Workshop postponed. See full schedule for details.
This course is part of the Fall 2025 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.
Instructors