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Open Access Educational Tools & Resources

Access and Opportunity

In an ongoing effort to eliminate barriers to education and strengthen our global community’s connection to UCLA, we are proud to offer UCLAxOpen, open access education for all.

UCLAxOpen is your gateway to no-cost personal enrichment and professional development courses and seminars offered via UCLA Extension.

These complimentary online courses and seminars are designed to provide timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities, bringing UCLAx to the world.

Note: The courses offered below are numbered 700-799. These non-credit courses do not confer academic credit or continuing education units, and will not appear on student transcripts. Learn more about course numbers.

Business

Leading with Authenticity: Creating Your Brand and Serving Your Audience
October 10 or November 7
Join Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman on a journey to unlock your unique potential through "The Authenticity Code™." Learn to craft your Authentic Brand Statement and master Style Recognition to elevate your influence and presence in any setting.

Design & Arts

The Art of Creative Thinking
October 28
Spark passion and enhance creative thinking in this workshop.

Education

		Encouraging Adventurous Eaters October 29 Equip yourself with the tools to encourage healthy eating habits and adventurous palates in young learners.
		Sleep Habits & Routines for Children 2+ November 13 Enhance your skills and knowledge to support the development of healthy sleep habits in the little ones you care for.
		Navigating Power Struggles December 4 Learn strategies to identify and address power imbalances, foster inclusive environments, and guide children in developing healthy, respectful relationships.

Engineering & Digital Technology

		Federal Cybersecurity Compliance: Contractor Essentials October 18 This session educates federal contractors on cybersecurity, CMMC requirements, protecting Federal Contract Information and Controlled Unclassified Information, and consequences of non-compliance, including disbarment.
		Understanding Blockchain--Seminar Series December 4 This free seminar series presents a variety of topics in the revolutionary new space of blockchain technology, such as AI, crypto, NFTs, and more. Join us live and engage with industry experts and influential guest speakers.

Writing

	Applications for Writing Conferences, Residencies and Fellowships October 5 Get insight into how to locate support opportunities for writers, from funding to time to write.
	Writing Poetry for Children October 9 Learn how to write poetry for very young readers in this workshop for absolute beginners.
	Simple Steps to Improve Your Writing October 19 Learn to master the writing process to develop stronger written communication in any context of your life.
	Animals as Souls and the Magic of Objects in Middle Grade and Young Adult Literature October 19 Explore symbolic elements of children's literature as inspiration for enhancing these aspects of your own book projects.
	What Makes an Award-Winning Feature Film Screenplay October 20 Identify what makes acclaimed feature films so powerful and compelling in this lecture on award-winning films.
	Résumé Writing Basics October 26 Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
	Applications for M.F.A. in Creative Writing Programs October 26 Get an overview of how M.F.A. programs are structured, what opportunities they can offer you, and how to ensure your needs are met.
	The Speed of Time in Narrative November 2 Learn to bend time to your will in this workshop focused on how to render the passage of time in writing.