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Complimentary Courses & Seminars

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

UCLAxOpen is your gateway to free personal enrichment and professional development through UCLA Extension.

Our complimentary online courses and seminars are thoughtfully designed to offer you timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities.

*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

imageWomen, Wealth and Wisdom: Financial Management and Investing
March 20
Prepare for your financial future with top financial advisors. Learn investment strategies, how to manage expenses plus more during this seminar.
imageArtificial Intelligence in Real Estate
April 17
Join us for an engaging free webinar which will give you an introduction to our upcoming course “Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate".
imageCommercial Property Overview: Downtown Los Angeles Office “Core Business District” (CBD) 
May 29
Join us for this free seminar where our panel of experts will discuss their thoughts and give insights on commercial real estate and the DTLA market.

Design & Arts

imageReal-Life Case Studies in User Experience
June 3
Discover how user experience research and data science unlocked mobile downloads for Netflix users around the world.

Education

imageEmotional Hygiene for Children
March 26
Learn how to create a daily practice of emotional hygiene for children.

Engineering & Digital Technology

imageAI in Cybersecurity: Both Friend and Foe
April 24
AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity with enhanced threat management but also aiding cybercriminals in sophisticated attacks. This session explores AI’s dual role in cybersecurity and cybercrime, and its future implications.
imageThe Rise of AI Agents: Current and Emerging Capabilities, Impact, and Leadership in the Age of Automation
April 30 or May 28
This webinar explores the practical capabilities of AI agents, their impact on leadership and workflows, and how forward-thinking organizations are successfully integrating them.
imageUnderstanding Blockchain--Seminar Series
June 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.

Humanities & Social Sciences

imageLet's Talk about Race, Baby 
April 8-22
This workshop will introduce participants to the tenets of Critical Race Theory and help students understand how critical theories can unpack the role that institutions play in promoting white supremacist structures and systems.

Osher Lifelong Learning

imageRebels in Frock Coats: Impressionism to Fauvism 
March 17
In this course, we introduce the artists of the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Symbolist, and Fauvist periods.
imageGive Us Liberty: Black and Native Roles in the American Revolution 
May 14
In this course, we examine experiences of Native Americans and African Americans during and after the American Revolution.

Writing

imageAWP Prep for First-Timers, Introverts, and the Intimidated
March 15
Get tips and advice to help you navigate the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Los Angeles.
imageBraiding Uncertainty and Possibility: A Poetic Exploration 
April 2
Learn to approach the blank page with creativity and intentionality in your poetry. 
imageFeng Shui Poetry 
April 5
Learn to build poems that capture emotions in the physical world using the principles of Feng Shui.
imageMeaningful Steps Into Poetry
April 5
Take a guided approach to writing poetry by reading and discovering what makes poetry tick in this workshop perfect for beginners.
imageWriting Poetry for Children 
April 9
Learn how to write poetry for very young readers in this workshop for absolute beginners.
imageSimple Steps to Improve Your Writing
April 26
Learn to master the writing process to develop stronger written communication in any context of your life.
imageThe Art of Picture Book Collaboration
May 10 or Aug 2
Dive into writing "micro memoirs" of 300 words or fewer to explore your lived experiences.
imageProofreading Clinic
May 15
Learn professional proofreading techniques and notations in this interactive seminar demonstrating how to ensure your script says what it needs to say in the best way possible.
imageHow to Use ChatGPT, Jungian Dream Analysis, and Meditation to Build Powerful Scenecraft
May 17
Use technology and theory to discover new ways to create gripping scenes with powerful psychological, emotional, and visual content.
imageUsing Micro Memoirs to Tell Your Story
May 24
Learn how picture book writers and illustrators collaborate to breathe life into unforgettable stories that entertain, delight, and teach children.
imageThe Black Television Renaissance 
June 7
Dive into the history of television by and for Black audiences to empower the future of Black voices and stories.

 

 

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