UC Berkeley Extension courses

Look at the financial industry and practice within the context of behavioral theory to understand individuals' psychological aspects and reactions to financial markets and economic conditions. More than three decades of academic research on how human behavior…

Become familiar with legislation and court decisions significant to human resources so that you can appreciate the concern related to employee rights and the sensitive nature of the employer’s role in dealing with evolving human resources management issues.…

This course provides a practical introduction to regulatory affairs in clinical trials and global drug approval processes, with an emphasis on Biologics License Applications (BLA), New Drug Applications (NDA), and Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA).…

Develop your skills in hand drafting and sketching with this basic course in line work, lettering and page layouts for architectural drawings. Learn to produce floor plans, elevations and sections for construction and presentation to contractors and clients.…

Take a deep look into the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in strategic management. You study the pragmatic applications that can bring rapid value across businesses and yield insights that are not duplicable. You examine the volume and complexity of data…

Hear from mental health professionals working in the field as you investigate the required training and review the various professional licensing options available. You’ll also explore multicultural issues and theoretical orientations. Through assignments,…

Whether you are writing a memo to your boss or a letter to the editor, it is crucial to craft your argument clearly and persuasively. Build confidence by improving your writing's organization, logic and style so that whatever kind of writing your work…

This course introduces the concepts, applications, and strategies essential to becoming an effective leader. It explores best practices for influencing organizational behavior to improve management effectiveness and team performance. Key topics include…

Develop observational abilities and rendering skills in this introduction to the fine art of drawing. Learn methods of describing objects in terms of line, value, shape and texture. Course projects help you explore the principles of light, space, composition…

Adobe InDesign is a powerful desktop publishing and typesetting tool. You will explore the essentials of InDesign, including its unique typographic and graphic capabilities, while learning shortcuts and tips to efficiently use the program in your design work…

Understand international finance from both corporate and international banking viewpoints, as well as financial constraints on international business and differences between domestic and international environments. Examine the international monetary system,…

This course will investigate and understand the instructional leadership practices related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including how to develop and enact a PK-3 vision, align and integrate Universal Transitional Kindergarten into the CA…

Gain an in-depth study of the tax-oriented decisions and personal considerations that constitute an effective estate plan. Lectures and discussions cover the provisions of recent federal tax legislation and its impact on estate planning. You will analyze…

Understand the process of applying to graduate-level health profession programs (medical, dental, veterinary, advanced nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, optometry and other health care programs). After receiving a broad…

This course provides students with a strong foundation in the design process for residential kitchen design from conceptual drawings to design development and construction documents. Topics studied include the fundamentals of residential, aging-in place, and…

Gain a strong understanding of business process management (BPM) fundamentals, with particular attention on process modeling, analysis, design, transformation and organization. You focus on practical applications that enable immediate use of these tools and…

Examine HR's shift away from an administrative function to a more strategic vision within the organization that aims to bring high-value contributions to business success. Understand the changing role of HR, and learn how to develop and present initiatives…

This is a foundational artificial intelligence (AI) course to help you understand the deep learning frameworks that build upon the underpinning neural network architecture. Artificial intelligence is pervasive across all domains and can be used for meaningful…

This course will help to place students' work in the context of contemporary photography practice. Learn to develop conceptual ideas, critique the work of your peers and find where your work fits in the context of broader photographic practice. In addition to…

Survey risk management in the areas of life and health insurance; annuities; and property, casualty and liability coverage. Learn how to determine insurance needs, evaluate various insurance plans and evaluate contract selection criteria from a cost-benefit…

Learn the principles, methods, and tools used to develop accurate construction cost estimates across all phases of a construction project. Building on a foundational understanding of construction project management, the course covers conceptual, parametric,…

Gain the ability to assess proposed solutions to determine which solution best fits the business need, identify gaps and shortcomings in solutions, and determine necessary workarounds or changes to the solution. Learn how business analysts assess deployed…

Explore the world of residential and commercial interior design in this introductory course. Gain exposure to resources, design theory, history, vocabulary and the process of design. For those contemplating registering for the certificate, this course…

This course provides a global perspective on regulatory affairs and international product licensure, with a focus on regulatory harmonization across major markets including the United States, European Union, and Asia-Pacific regions. Students will learn how…

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to clinical trial planning including data management, clinical trial database design, case report forms (CRFs), as well as protocol development and informed consent requirements. The curriculum examines…

Learn the fundamentals, strategies and techniques for implementing and managing environmental protection measures and related regulatory compliance issues. Explore methods for effective implementation and compliance with California and Federal environmental…

This course provides the practicing engineer, designer and building operation engineer with a working knowledge of the principles involved in the selection and design of temperature controls for HVAC systems. Topics include controls theory and fundamentals;…

Examine the current legal and social issues that impact the employee-employer relationship, and the practical actions in order to address them. Using a contemporary and practical framework for the employee-relations discipline, you take a dynamic…

Explore abstraction as a philosophy and a process-based journey of discovery. Through drawing and painting, you develop a variety of aesthetic and conceptual approaches to non-representation, experimenting with diverse processes and techniques. You devise or…

Examine the organization, administration and policies associated with secondary institutions in the United States. Explore higher education through an organizational lens, looking at the university as an integrated and complex system, rather than as mutually…

This course introduces students to the key concepts and best practices of accessibility in the context of user experience (UX) design. Students will explore the principles of universal design and develop a working understanding of multimedia accessibility,…

Discover the building blocks of accounting and see how they come together to drive today’s business world. In this course, you’ll learn how transactions are recorded, how information systems keep businesses running smoothly, and why internal controls are…

Learn the concepts and practices of accounting for state and local governments and for nonprofit entities, including voluntary health and welfare agencies, hospitals, colleges and universities, and religious organizations. In addition, get an introduction to…

Discover the power of storytelling through adaptation and retelling in this engaging, creative literature course. Go beyond the idea of “faithful” reproduction to explore how today’s writers, filmmakers and artists transform classic literature, myths and…

Get an introduction to three essential Adobe applications for graphics professionals—Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. You learn the technical aspects of these essential digital tools, focusing on the features that have the widest usage…

Get a comprehensive understanding of consolidated financial statements and how to prepare them. Focus on the accounting principles, methods and techniques that relate to particular types of business and nonbusiness entities, including corporations,…

Build on foundational database knowledge and explore more complex and specialized areas in database management for application development. Students will study relational and non-relational databases, including design and administration of architectures and…

Develop your skills in applying the principles of effective writing to the editing of nonfiction manuscripts. Examine two phases of substantive editing—line editing and developmental editing—and learn the art of proposing editorial changes other than those…

Designed for seasoned writers who seek to take their writing to the next level, this workshop helps you pinpoint areas needing revision, as well as provide you with tools to become your own best editor. Preserve the originality of your work while polishing…

Human factors are the underlying elements of human behavior that motivate people and organizational performance. This advanced course strengthens your ability to lead, motivate, coach and influence others. Gain more self-confidence and self-direction in your…

Picking up where Revit ARCH X479.2 leaves off, this course covers more advanced commands and functional applications using Autodesk Revit's powerful building information modeling (BIM) software. Learn to harness the power of automatically generated…

Create a fully-fledged web-software application that is designed, built and tested using your knowledge of software development concepts and contemporary frameworks, technologies and methodologies. You will integrate a variety of technologies, architectures…

Agile product owners create paths for success by envisioning and evangelizing solutions. These solutions are business models that are based in understanding the context in which they work to propose a clear solution to improve outcomes. Product owners…

Future-proof your practice in just five weeks with a curriculum designed to turn Artificial Intelligence into your most reliable assistant. This course moves beyond the theory, providing a hands-on roadmap for advisors who want to scale their efficiency…

This introductory calculus course reviews the function concept and fundamental graphing techniques for elementary functions while introducing the core ideas of differential and integral calculus. Students will study limits and continuity, develop an…

Get an overview of general economic issues, principles and concepts in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Topics include understanding how the economy works, making better business decisions and comprehending the powerful lessons of the economic approach.

Get a solid theoretical and practical background in auditing. Learn to examine an institution's financial statements to determine if they fairly present the organization's current financial position and results of operations and are free of significant…

Gain an overview of a comprehensive range of topics essential for mastering back-end development with modern frameworks, blending theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on activities to ensure students gain both understanding and experience. You will…

This literature course for creative writers explores the history, themes and cultural impact of banned and challenged books. From classics to contemporary texts, you’ll read authors and groups whose voices have been silenced, censored or condemned, and…

Get an introduction to the concepts and methods that financial managers use to make effective investing and financing decisions, and begin to explore the ways in which value is created and measured. Devote specific attention to the financial management…