About us
Keep your professional career edge by learning something new.
Our Meetups give you the opportunity to meet with instructors and students so you can learn about all the great professional training we offer here.
Learn practical, high demand skills. We offer 28 professional certificate programs and nearly 400 courses in five distinct areas: Technology, Education, Bioscience, Design, and Business. Visit our beautiful Santa Clara campus building or take online courses. Since we offer open enrollment and new courses start all the time, there's always something new for you. Most of the courses are taught evenings and Saturdays.
International students are welcome and have the opportunity to pursue internships and temporary paid jobs (OPT).
Join us at our regular events to meet instructors and get a sense of the industry and how we prepare you for a successful career.
Call us with questions at (408) 861-3860 or email us at Extension@ucsc.edu.
Here's our homepage: https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/
Upcoming events
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Discover Bioinformatics: Data, Biology & Innovation
·OnlineOnlineLead the next wave of innovation in life sciences and data.
As biotechnology and data analytics converge, the demand for professionals who can interpret complex biological data and drive discovery continues to grow. Learn how experts in bioinformatics use computational tools, programming, and molecular biology to transform raw data into scientific and medical insights.Your speaker
Join Darryl A. León, Ph.D., chair of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Bioinformatics program, for an inside look at how our courses can help you strengthen your skills in data analysis, genomics, and software tools—preparing you to contribute to advances in biotech, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.Keep learning
Explore our course catalog to see the full course lineup.6 attendees
Business Administration in the Age of AI
·OnlineOnlineLearn how to build practical leadership, finance, marketing, and management skills for today’s dynamic business environment.
Reynold Lewke, M.S., M.B.A, LLB, a corporate attorney, litigator, author, and business advisor, will explore how AI is reshaping business operations, decision-making, and strategy, and how emerging technologies are being integrated across the field. Attendees will gain insight into upcoming courses, evolving career pathways, and the skills professionals need to drive performance and adapt in today’s rapidly changing marketplace.
Keep learning this summer
Supply Chain Operations Management | May 30
Business Communications | June 17
Finance I, Fundamentals | June 22
Finance for the Business Professional | July 9
Managing Global Supply Chains | Aug. 8Explore our course catalog to see the full course lineup.
3 attendees
AI Trends in Project Management
·OnlineOnlineBuild the skills organizations need most
Skilled project and program managers remain in demand across many industries as organizations seek professionals who can plan strategically, manage risks, and deliver results on time and on budget.Learn what drives successful teams and projects
During this interactive online session, you'll learn about key roles in project and program management and the essential skills—leadership, communication, and Agile practices—that help professionals stand out in today’s fast-moving workplace.Your speakers
Tim Bombosch and Bhawna Dua of the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Project and Program Management program share their industry perspectives and highlight program courses that are designed to build practical project leadership, communication, and career advancement skills.4 attendees
What can you do with data?
·OnlineOnlineData Analysts Are Still in Demand
As organizations across industries rely more on data-driven decision-making, skilled data analysts continue to be highly sought after. While the job market is more competitive—especially for entry-level roles—professionals with in-demand skills like SQL, Python, data visualization, and AI-assisted analytics stand out.Your speaker
Join Parthasarathy Padmanabhan, M.B.A., principal software engineer at one of Silicon Valley’s leading technology companies, as he offers insights into the field and his upcoming courses:Dashboards and Data Visualization | June 22
Python for Data Analysis | July 25Keep learning
Explore our course catalog to see the full course lineup.3 attendees
Past events
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