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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

	Green Swans 101: Extreme Weather Impact on Financial Stability September 24 In this course, we address financial risks due to climate change and extreme weather.
	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

	Masters of Design Cover Series August 13 Join Visual Arts department director, Scott Hutchinson, and this quarter’s master cover designer to explore the inspiration for the current cover.
	Introduction to Visual AI: Exploring Generative AI Tools and Adobe Photoshop Integration September 9 This course offers a stimulating immersion into the intersection of technology and creativity.

Engineering & Digital Technology

		Understanding Blockchain--Seminar Series August 28 This free seminar series presents a variety of topics in the revolutionary new space of blockchain technology, such as crypto, NFTs, and more. Join us live and engage with industry experts and influential guest speakers.
		AI Product Management, What Is Different and How to Do It September 12 Learn how to increase your odds of AI product success by understanding the basics of product management and learning how to make critical product decisions.
		Where to Start with GenAI September 30 This session emphasizes GenAI's potential while advocating for strategic planning and realistic expectations.
		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.

Entertainment

Newest Tools for Vocal Recording, Signal Processing and Music Production
August 17
In this conversation with the manufacturers, hosted by audio recording instructor, Michael Blum, the newest hardware and software plugins will be discussed and demonstrated.

Landscape Architecture

Firescaping: Protecting Your Family, Property and Neighborhood
August 28
Learn how to protect your family, property, and neighborhood from wildfire in this dynamic and education presentation.

Writing

	Résumé Writing Basics August 10 or October 26 Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
	Anatomy of a Pilot September 7 Learn what goes into a successful TV pilot.
	Adapting IP for Film and Television September 14 Get an overview of the process to adapt existing intellectual property (IP) for film and television.
	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.
	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.