UC Berkeley Extension courses

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…

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…

An Agile management framework of values, principles and practices allows managers at all levels to more effectively respond to change, work collaboratively with customers and increase productivity. Learn the core principles of Agile management and how to…

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…

In this course, students explore the impact of technology on the role of a facilities manager and get an overview of the multiple systems they are likely to utilize in the field. Students learn about various types of facilities management technologies and…

In today’s digital landscape, businesses of all sizes have unprecedented opportunities to reach and engage targeted audiences. This course explores advancements in digital marketing—including AI-powered targeting and personalization, search engine…

This course offers an exploration of the foundational methods and principles critical for investigating and controlling disease patterns within populations. The curriculum covers advanced study designs and statistical techniques, data analysis, and the…

Understand how physical health and illness relate to lifestyle and psychological factors. Explore the interaction between mind and body in more than a dozen diseases and disorders. Your course curriculum focuses on symptomatology, epidemiology, etiology,…

Study the physiology of the human endocrine system and learn about diseases that manifest with its dysfunction. You learn in depth about the structure and function of the major endocrine glands; molecular classification of hormones; how molecular structure…

Get an introduction to the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, including matter, atoms, molecules, solutions, thermochemistry, chemical bonding and intermolecular forces. Develop laboratory skills such as instrumentation, data analysis and…

Learn the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, including properties of solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, metals, nonmetals and other topics of interest. Develop laboratory skills such as…

This course serves as an introduction to issues related to the role cultural diversity plays in health care advocacy. You will learn how characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, language preferences, religion and socioeconomic status can affect…

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to trial phases and design for drug and medical device lifecycle development. Students will build foundational knowledge in medical terminology, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the responsibilities of…

The capstone course is the culminating experience of the Professional Program in College Admissions Consulting. Designed to practice and apply the knowledge and skills developed in the Foundations, Strategies, and Business Building for IECs courses, this…

Study the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, including properties of solutions, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, metals, nonmetals and other topics of interest. This course is aimed at biology, premedical and prehealth…

Understand the complexities of the cells, tissues, and major organs and systems of the human body. Study a different system each week, concentrating on basic mechanisms underlying human life processes and important diseases affecting normal human function.…

Get an introduction to fundamental concepts in biology, including cell structure and function; metabolism; molecular and organismal genetics; classification; and animal development, form and function. Designed for biology majors and premedical and prehealth…

Learn fundamental concepts in biology, including prokaryotes; protists; fungi and plant development, form and function; population genetics; ecology; conservation; the origin of life; evolution; and classification. Designed for biology majors and premedical…

Study the fundamental concepts of human physiology—including reproductive, neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine and sensory systems—using hands-on experiments and computer simulations. Measure and analyze student EKGs, blood…

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…

Study the properties of human cognition and the principles that govern how it works. Explore how the mind perceives information from the environment and where it goes from there. Course content includes a balance of classic and recent findings in core topics…

Investigate the human genome and various types of sequence variation, as well as their clinical consequences. This course covers methodologies used to uncover associations between genome variation and disease/drug response. Learn to interpret genomic test…

Build on the art, concepts and requirements of accounting learned in Financial Accounting UGBA XB102A/XBW102A. You'll focus on applying concepts in developing a set of financial statements that clearly and accurately depicts a company's performance. You'll…

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…

Study the common molecular processes and chemical reactions that underlie diverse life forms. Begin by examining the relationship between the 3-D structure of proteins and their biological activity. Next, look at the mechanism of enzyme action, how enzymes…

Focus on the interpretation, analysis and communication of information that is useful to a variety of users outside of the business organization. Examine economic events' and transactions' impacts on basic financial statements. Gain an applications-level…

Gain an introduction to fundamental concepts in biology, including cell structure and function; prokaryotes; eukaryotes; metabolism; molecular and organismal genetics; classification; and animal development, form and function. Designed for biology majors and…

Learn fundamental concepts in biology, including prokaryotes; protists; fungi and plant development, form and function; population genetics; ecology; conservation; the origin of life; evolution; and classification. Designed for biology majors and premedical…

Build on your learning from Intermediate Accounting I UGBA X421.1 by focusing on developing financial statements that clearly and accurately depict a company's performance. You'll study stockholders' equity, earnings per share, income taxes, leases, pensions,…

This course provides a practical introduction to the statistical methods used in the analysis and interpretation of data in the biosciences and in public health, including those from basic science and clinical research, and surveillance/survey studies. This…

Explore the fundamentals of fraud detection and forensic accounting in this practical, case-based course. Learn how to identify red flags, investigate financial misconduct, and apply tools and techniques used by forensic accountants. Ideal for professionals…

Understand the powerful role that employment benefits play in a person's financial plan, with special emphasis on tax-advantaged retirement savings. Topics include IRAs; defined contribution, defined benefit and non-qualified plans; cash compensation; stock…

Explore the six core areas of human resources: management practices; selection and placement; training and development; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; and health, safety and security. Learn how these areas function within an…

Get an introduction to the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, including matter, atoms, molecules, solutions, thermochemistry, chemical bonding and intermolecular forces. This course is designed for biology, premedical and prehealth students. It is…

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…

Develop your digital communication skills by using drafting and editing commands in Autodesk AutoCAD, the industry-standard computer-aided drawing software. Progress with more advanced commands such as XREFs, blocks with attributes and XCLIPs. Learn to…

Gain a complete overview of the business analysis profession, as well as the knowledge, tools and techniques used by BAs. This course is appropriate for students wanting to learn more about the profession. It also provides a framework for certificate seekers…

Develop the skills and knowledge to address the broad range of business and legal needs of the interior design professional. Class curriculum covers business development, financial management and strategic planning. You study practical aspects of the design…

Learn about recent scientific advances and emerging technologies in molecular and cell biology, neurobiology, genomics, immunology and infectious disease. Read current scientific literature, and learn how to analyze experimental data and critically evaluate…

In this beginning copyediting course, get an overview of the editorial process, including the use of style manuals and reference books, creation of style sheets, and methods of querying authors and clients. Learn how to edit using conventional marks and…

Study the more complex aspects of copyediting and the fine points of editorial style that editors of book-length manuscripts must master. Refine querying technique and learn how to approach the issues that arise when working progressively on segments of a…

This is the first course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. Emphasis is placed both on acquiring specific knowledge of colleges and the admissions…

Editors must have a strong command of English grammar, syntax and mechanics to edit the work of others clearly, confidently and correctly. Gain a practical understanding of grammar and the logic governing syntax and punctuation use. Learn to analyze grammar…

Master the ability to identify a business need using enterprise and requirements analysis, which lets you refine and clarify the definition of that need and define a solution scope that can be feasibly implemented by the business. You learn how enterprise…

In this studio course, you take a commercial project (hospitality, workplace, retail or health care) through the schematic phase to the design-development phase. Employ your programming, space planning skills and code knowledge to develop a strong concept.…

You may be interested in your own life stories, but how do you make them engaging to others? Whether you are interested in writing a personal essay or book-length memoir, learn how to shape your story with essential elements of craft such as voice, structure,…

Understand the goals, processes and operations of business enterprises. Examine the functions that a company must effectively manage to be successful, such as accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, operations management and strategic…

Explore the role and methods of facilities managers as they support an organization's long- and short-range objectives. Current and prospective facilities managers need strategic planning skills to ensure facilities are appropriately planned to meet the needs…

Consider the practical questions confronting senior project engineers and principals during the design of an HVAC system. Prepare to discuss the design process, system selection and equipment selection, as well as business decisions (including determining…

Learn the core concepts of data science, an interdisciplinary field dedicated to extracting knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data through a combination of techniques from statistics, computer science and domain-specific expertise. Learn…