UC Berkeley Extension courses

Study the health effects of drugs, chemicals and natural substances on biological systems and the environment. Learn about the properties of toxic substances, the toxic mechanisms of chemicals, the fate and reactions of foreign chemicals in people’s bodies,…

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of Python programming. Python is one of the world’s most popular programming languages as it offers multiple applications, including data science and analytics, web and database applications, system administration,…

Procuring products and services is an essential part of a project manager's responsibilities. Learn the fundamentals of the procurement process, from developing procurement documents and specifications to evaluating vendor proposals, crafting appropriate…

A successful project manager relies on an effective management process and a project baseline plan to monitor progress, identify variances and take action to mitigate the impact of problems. Learn how to manage project execution through completion and…

Gain the leadership and communication skills to support successful projects in your organization. Through team-based activities and projects, master the most difficult aspects of team management. Discover how to build and maintain a high-performing, motivated…

Proper management plays a crucial role in executing and completing projects efficiently. Get a step-by-step introduction to the project management process, and review the differences between theory and practice. Use the tools and knowledge acquired to create…

This course focuses primarily on pre-project planning activities—the process of identifying and translating business needs into project requirements. You learn how to launch project initiation, develop stakeholder management plans and conduct requirements…

Projects today are more time constrained, pose greater technical challenges and are less likely to have adequate resources than in the past. However, specific techniques can help you deal with project risk and recognize and manage potential problems. Learn…

When we say that someone acts a certain way because of their personality, what does that mean? Personality psychology, in contrast to abnormal and clinical psychology, is the study of normal and exceptional personalities, their assessment and development, and…

In this course, students learn and practice how to analyze data with the Python programming language. This course introduces students who have some experience with statistical analysis to the Python programming language to make their analysis more powerful…

Explore the principles, techniques and instrumentation involved in quantitative analysis, with special emphasis on clinical applications. Learn the basic physiology, analytical procedures and clinical (normal and disease state) correlations to systems such as…

Learn how to measure the success of product design through obtaining data and then turning that data into actionable information. Gain insight into how industry professionals assess product success and provide strategic recommendations by studying the user.…

Gain an understanding of the scientific methods behind psychological research, and how research in psychology is planned, carried out, communicated and critiqued. Learn methods of designing, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data using examples from a…

Learn the fundamentals of building information modeling (BIM) using Autodesk Revit Architecture. See how to implement and employ BIM software to facilitate the design process and automate documentation. Participate in hands-on activities to familiarize…

Explore a broad range of essential topics in web software security frameworks, combining theoretical knowledge with practical activities to develop a comprehensive understanding of web application security. Learn contemporary and fundamental security…

You’ve completed half of the curriculum in the Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions, and you’ve decided that graduate school is in your future. So how do you apply to the school of your dreams? In this career seminar, get an…

Study 11 of William Shakespeare's plays— The Taming of the Shrew, Richard II, Othello, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Hamlet, King Lear, The Winter's Tale and The Tempest —recognized as literature of immense…

Explore social media and semantic web strategies and tactics by using contemporary and emerging new-media channels, and digital and mobile technologies and platforms. Learn how to establish realistic business and performance goals within these environments;…

Examine processes that occur both within and outside ourselves as we interact with others in a complex social world. Some of the topics covered include social cognition, attitudes, impression formation, social influence, persuasion, conformity, obedience,…

Get an overview of software design principles and cloud platforms in this course. You first review object-oriented design fundamentals and best practices for building software using design patterns. Then, you take a deep dive into coding each design pattern…

Develop plans that satisfy programmatic needs and use space efficiently. Learn techniques for assimilating client-project information, analyzing program requirements, and developing schematic space-planning solutions for residential and commercial situations.…

In this lively, interactive course for students who have completed intermediate-level Spanish at UC Berkeley Extension (or its equivalent), you enhance your fluency and comprehension, practice new vocabulary, review grammar, and gain conversation…

This unique course offers health care professionals a thorough foundation for Spanish conversation and comprehension. In each meeting, activities and discussions emphasize the vocabulary of the medical world. Learn to conduct basic professional conversations…

Learn how Start Anytime Continuous Enrollment mathematics and statistics at UC Berkeley Extension work, explore tips on how to be successful, and gain familiarity with the requirements and procedures. This short online orientation is required for all students…

Learn how Start Anytime Continuous Enrollment science courses at UC Berkeley Extension work, explore tips on how to be successful and gain familiarity with the requirements and procedures. This short online orientation is required for all students taking…

Stock-based compensation is often the most valuable part of a client’s compensation package, especially in the Bay Area. And yet, due to complex plan structures, special tax law exposures, corporate and regulatory restrictions, and the psychological…

Familiarize yourself with the principles and strategic concepts of marketing analytics, a high-growth area that uses computer-based models and metrics to improve marketing decisions and return on marketing investment (ROMI). Through case studies and…

This is the second course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. You will expand your knowledge of specific college options and the admissions process.…

Learn to prepare a comprehensive financial plan for an individual client. Master the technical skills required in areas such as income tax, investments, insurance, employment benefits, estate planning and mathematical analysis. Learn how to provide…

Talent management has evolved beyond the hiring and firing of employees, and now covers all elements of human capital strategy, from employee selection, retention, performance management and compensation to succession planning, diversity and more. In this…

Whether you’re a novice technical communicator looking to level up your data visualization skills, a writer seeking practical experience to help you break into a technical role, or a seasoned technical writer hoping to develop skills to incorporate AI into…

Learn cancer biology fundamentals, including cell proliferation, cell death, the process of metastasis and tumor progression, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, and cancer therapeutics. Explore scientific and clinical research on cancer through readings…

This course focuses on the business aspects of working in educational consulting and helps learners understand keys to success within this rapidly growing profession. You will explore how to manage your career as an educational consultant, identify how you…

To write well, you must read well. By learning to read with the eyes of a writer, you can develop an understanding of what makes great literature work. Class readings include novel excerpts, short stories and memoirs, from classics to contemporary treasures.…

Become comfortable with the craft elements fundamental to creative writing, including imagery, voice, character, scene, summary and setting, and learn to apply these craft elements in the fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction genres. Through weekly readings…

UC Berkeley Extension offers the TPR DAT Prep course, designed exclusively for students accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This Emerging / Needs Review course, delivered by The Princeton Review (TPR) in a live-online format,…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in DAT 20+. TWO, two-hour tutoring sessions ONE subject of your choice Expert tutors matched to your goals…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in UNEX 1461 TPR DAT Prep and UNEX 1464 DAT Tutoring (4hr bundle). Students must enroll by the 15th of the…

UC Berkeley Extension proudly partners with The Princeton Review (TPR) to offer the TPR GRE Prep course, a vital resource for students in the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This Emerging / Needs Review course features 24 hours of expert-led…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in GRE Fundamentals. TWO, two-hour tutoring sessions ONE subject of your choice Expert tutors matched to…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in UNEX 1462 TPR GRE Prep and UNEX 1465 GRE Tutoring (4hr bundle). Students must enroll by the 15th of the…

Offered by UC Berkeley Extension, the TPR MCAT Prep course is a rigorous Live Online program designed to help students achieve a 515+ score on the MCAT. This comprehensive Emerging / Needs Review course includes 123 hours of live instruction from…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in MCAT 515+. TWO, two-hour tutoring sessions ONE subject of your choice Expert tutors matched to your…

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students officially accepted into the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program and concurrently enrolled in UNEX 1460 TPR MCAT Prep and UNEX 1463 MCAT Tutoring (4hr bundle). Students must enroll by the 15th of…

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of UX research. You gain an understanding of the logistics and theory of conducting user research and how to impact user experience design and product development. You also learn best practices for determining when to…

Study the principles of information, interaction and navigation design to organize and present information for optimal user interface design (UI). Examine human-computer interaction (HCI) in the context of graphical user interfaces (GUI) by exploring the core…

Study fundamental concepts of hematology and the analysis of laboratory results and their clinical implications. Gain hands-on experience using Web-based software that acts as a virtual microscope, and learn how to interpret peripheral blood smears. You also…

Explore the underlying principles of visual/graphic design through a series of weekly studio exercises, online lectures, readings, seminars and guidance in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. You use these software demos to explore color theory (CMYK, RGB,…

This hands-on, collaboration-driven course is designed to help writers strengthen the core skills that make academic prose work. You’ll build a strong foundation in organization, tone, style, and genre conventions while practicing how to adapt your writing…

Discover what makes contemporary literature resonate with both critics and readers in this engaging course for creative writers, publishing hopefuls, and literature enthusiasts. In this course, you will explore contemporary fiction and creative nonfiction…