UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies courses

Design and Optimize Antennas for Real-World Applications: Master Antenna Theory and Design Antennas are essential components for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves, making them critical in modern communication systems. This Antenna Theory and…

Build Real AI-Powered Workflows, Chatbots, and Automations — No Guesswork, Just Hands-On Skills Generative AI is transforming how businesses communicate, operate, and scale — and professionals who can build with it are in high demand. The Applied Generative…

Learn PCB Design: Create and Build Your Own Circuit Boards The PCB Design Fundamentals Course introduces you to the world of printed circuit board (PCB) design, giving you the skills to create functional, real-world electronic products. Starting with an…

Master Data Structures and Algorithms in C#: Optimize Code and Ace Programming Interviews Unlock the potential of efficient programming with our Data Structures and Algorithms in C# course. This course is designed for developers who want to gain a deeper…

Build Practical Expertise in Modern Neural Network Development with TensorFlow and PyTorch Deep learning is at the core of today’s most advanced artificial intelligence systems, powering applications such as image recognition, natural language processing, and…

Digital Media Best Practices for Online Educators No Prerequisite | 10 Weeks Format: Asynchronous Online with Instructor Feedback and Guidance Throughout In today’s learning environments—whether in education, corporate training, or nonprofit sectors—your…

Get Certified as an Ethical Hacker Cybercrime is multi-billion dollar illegal industry worldwide. Hackers penetrate secure systems that compromise national security and sensitive data which is jeopardizing public confidence in corporate, government, and…

Build Essential Skills in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Python Data science combines statistics, programming, and machine learning to extract knowledge from data and support decision-making across industries. In this course, you will gain a solid…

Learn Power System Modeling, Electric Grid Analysis, and AC System Fundamentals Electric power systems are essential to modern society, supporting everything from residential electricity to large-scale industrial operations. Understanding how these systems…

Earn your Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats. Putting a solid risk management strategy into practice can be challenging. To be successful in security…

Obtain for you Information Systems Auditor Certification Validate your skills and elevate your career by demonstrating your ability to apply risk-based techniques to audit, regulate, monitor, and assess an organization's information technology and business…

Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud 9 Weeks | No Prerequisite The ability to navigate and use industry-standard design tools is essential for anyone looking to pursue a career in graphic design, digital arts, or illustration. Introduction to Adobe Creative…

Master Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference Techniques for Reliable, Compliant Systems Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ensures that various electronic and electrical systems operate efficiently in close proximity without causing harmful…

Understand Quantum Computing Through Intuitive Concepts and Real-world Applications This course provides an end-to-end introduction to quantum computing, from fundamental quantum phenomena to practical use of quantum hardware, software, and algorithms through…

Explore How Quantum Computing Enhances AI and ML Quantum Machine Learning (QML) combines the power of quantum computing with artificial intelligence to solve complex problems more efficiently than classical methods alone. This course provides an intuitive…

This course provides a hands-on learning experience in a safe and online environment to master Linux Networking. This course will teach students how to operate running systems, configure local storage, manage users and groups, and manage security. Course…

Build The Statistical Foundation Behind Neural Networks and Generative AI Deep learning is often described as statistical learning, where models are built by finding the best approximation from large datasets. Modern AI systems such as face recognition, image…

Master RFIC Design and Power the Future of Wireless Communications As wireless devices increasingly dominate our daily lives, RF technology has become essential in the functionality of mobile phones, WiFi routers, Bluetooth devices, radios, and televisions.…

User Experience (UX) Design I - Research Methods 10 Weeks | Prerequisite: Principles of User Experience (ART-40638) or equivalent experience. Welcome to User Experience: Research Methods , where you’ll take the next essential step in your UX journey. Building…

AWS Academy Cloud Developing is designed to help students gain technical expertise in development using cloud technologies and prepare them to take the AWS Certified Developer – Associate level AWS Certification exam. The curriculum is delivered through…

Learn ​Additive Manufacturing Technologies Additive Manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing the way products are being made and it is an integral part of what is termed the 4th Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Three dimensional (3D) printing technologies…

Engineer the Mission. Master the System. Deliver with Confidence. Space missions succeed or fail based on disciplined systems engineering. This course provides practical, NASA-style systems engineering training using the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook…

Learn the basics of build automation in DevOps Continuous delivery (CD) is a software engineering approach to automate the delivery of software. It aims at building, testing, and releasing software with greater speed and frequency. The approach helps reduce…

Build Scalable, AI-Ready Data Platforms Cloud Data Architecture is the strategic design of data systems in the cloud that transform raw data into meaningful, actionable insights. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in building modern, cloud-native…

Looking to improve your programming skills? Our course on fundamental algorithms and data structures can help you out. You'll learn how to write scalable code that performs well with large data sets, and also discover how to identify hidden performance…

Building Smarter Systems with Digital Engineering and AI In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, Digital Engineering has emerged as a transformative extension of systems engineering, enabling smarter, faster, and more integrated approaches to…

This course teaches students Embedded C Programming skills used to program Embedded Controllers. The course begins with a study of the Embedded C language, including the language syntax, data types, and control structures. The students will then use Embedded…

Embedded Linux is the leading platform for embedded devices. This exciting and fast-paced course is designed to give you practical, hands-on experience in writing and debugging Linux-based application programs on real embedded Linux hardware. You will install…

Unleash the Power of Embedded Machine Learning: Empowering Devices with Intelligent Insights This exciting and fast-paced course is designed to give you practical hands-on understanding of the principles and practices involved in deploying machine learning…

Learn to write real-time event-driven applications running under an embedded Real Time Operating System (RTOS). FreeRTOS is used as an example which will be examined at the C source code level. Practical applications running on an RTOS for embedded computers…

Learn to Design Fire Protection Systems for Modern Buildings Automatic fire protection systems are used to protect buildings and occupants from fire and its effects. In this course, students will come to understand the different active fire protection and…

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to: the ever growing network of technologies connecting and communicating via the internet to send and receive data in the absence of human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. IoT consists of a network of smart…

Reverse Engineering has proved to be an extremely powerful technique for solving from structural problems in equipment, re-engineering obsolete parts for US military ships, vehicles and helmets, to reverse engineering the human heart. This course offers…

A "Systems Thinking" methodology adds a new and powerful set of analysis tools to the systems engineer’s product development toolkit. Looking at a system as the sum of its parts working together, as opposed to a typical linear process, best describes the core…

Building on the skills from "Java Programming II: Core Java Programming, this course reinforces Java basics, including exception handling and event handling. It expands on the swing GUI components and introduces advanced concepts such as Generics, JDBC, and…

This course explores the Linux operating system which is very popular in industry and Internet services. This will be an interactive hands-on course. Students will have access to their own dedicated Linux system on which to learn and explore. Key topics…

Advance your career with industry-aligned training in Software Quality Assurance (QA), Agile Testing, Risk-Based Testing, and CI/CD Quality Integration. Course Overview Managing Software Quality Assurance and Testing delivers a comprehensive, practical…

10 WEEKS | LIVE ONLINE | FALL & SPRING QUARTERS Develop your painting skills and enhance your perceptual abilities in Oil Painting I . This class is designed for beginners as well as anyone looking to gain more practice. Students will be encouraged to develop…

Master the Fundamentals of RF Systems: From Theory to Practical Design In the world of modern communication, Radio Frequency (RF) systems are at the core of many technologies we use daily. From smartphones to satellite communications, understanding RF…

Signals and Systems is an introduction to analog and digital signal processing, a topic that forms an integral part of engineering systems in many diverse areas, including seismic data processing, communications, speech processing, image processing, defense…

Software testing directly affects the quality of the final product and impacts all phases of software product development and life cycle. In addition to the important technical aspects of testing, it is also essential to have well-designed testing processes…

In modern systems development, software has become increasingly important and pervasive. In a CNBC interview, Don Butler, Executive Director of connected vehicles at Ford Motor Corp. stated "we need to adopt more and more of a mindset of a software/services…

Learn the application of systems engineering processes to systems incorporating software and hardware. Through a class project, the development of requirements from a problem statement and the allocation of these requirements to hardware and software along…

Learn How to Measure, Analyze, and Communicate User Experience with Confidence Course Highlights UX metrics are the foundation of every data-driven design decision and knowing how to select, analyze, and communicate them is essential for high‑performing…

Master industry standard tools for automated web testing, API testing, and performance testing This hands-on course gives you a full introduction to automated web testing using Python, Selenium, and Apache JMeter —the tools used by today’s leading QA…

Let the wild rumpus begin! Do you dream of imaginary lands and mythical creatures? Learn how to inspire a child's imagination by giving them the tools necessary to explore the world around them. The well-written picture book entertains the child while…

Master Engineering Drawings and Communicate Design with Precision. Blueprint reading and engineering drawing are foundational skills in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, product design, and industrial systems development. This Blueprint Reading &…

Instructional Design Portfolio Prerequisite: All 4 Core Courses | 10 Weeks As you complete the UC San Diego Instructional Design Certificate, the Instructional Design Portfolio course gives you the opportunity to synthesize your learning and present your work…

Approximately 1.2 billion people currently lack access to electricity. Microgrids are emerging as a cost‐effective and scalable option for meeting global energy demand. Countries throughout the world are now exploring Microgrids as a reliable, low‐cost, and…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, Portuguese for Communication IV is an advanced course in the Languages & Translation category designed to enhance fluency and communication skills in Portuguese. Students will engage in immersive…