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In an ongoing effort to eliminate barriers to education and strengthen our global community’s connection to UCLA, we are proud to offer UCLAxOpen, open access education for all.

UCLAxOpen is your gateway to no-cost personal enrichment and professional development courses and seminars offered via UCLA Extension.

These complimentary online courses and seminars are designed to provide timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities, bringing UCLAx to the world.

Note: The courses offered below are numbered 700-799. These non-credit courses do not confer academic credit or continuing education units, and will not appear on student transcripts. Learn more about course numbers.

Business

	Affordable Housing and Land Use In California May 15 A panel of top real estate experts offer an eye-opening presentation of career opportunities, strategies, and challenges in affordable housing.
	10 Differences Between Traditional and Enterprise Risk Management July 25 What is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)? In this webinar, a panel of risk management experts will discuss this exciting field.

Design & Arts

	Masters of Design Cover Series May 16 & August 13 Join Visual Arts department director, Scott Hutchinson, and this quarter’s master cover designer to explore the inspiration for the current cover.
	The Art of Creative Thinking May 30 Spark passion and enhance creative thinking in this workshop.
	Introduction to Visual AI: Exploring Generative AI Tools and Adobe Photoshop Integration June 10 This course offers a stimulating immersion into the intersection of technology and creativity
	AI Evolution: How Conversational AI & AI-Generated Imagery are Transforming the Digital World July 30 Explore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence on our digital world, with a particular emphasis on conversational AI and AI-generated imagery.

Education

	AI in College Admissions May 7 Discover the potential of generative AI and explore its applications in college admissions. Join our first session to see how it helps with essays, letters, and more. Join the second session to explore the ethics and impact of AI on college admission processes.
	Intersectionality, Multidimensional Identities, and Higher Education June 3 Educators, researchers, students and other stakeholders in higher education are concerned with diversity, equity and inclusion.
	Toilet Independence in Early Childhood May 14 Discover the significance of the preparation period before going diaper-free and create a supportive environment that eases your child into the potty training journey.
	Peaceful Sleep Habits & Routines June 11 This workshop provides you with practical strategies and expert insights to create a calm and restful bedtime routine for preschoolers.
	In Conversation with... Phil Moreno July 15 Join us for part one of our College Counseling Summer Speaker Series.
	In Conversation with... Jon Boeckenstedt July 30 Join us for part two of our College Counseling Summer Speaker Series.
	In Conversation with... Akil Bello August 1 Join us for part three of our College Counseling Summer Speaker Series.
	In Conversation with... Peter Van Buskirk August 6 Join us for part four of our College Counseling Summer Speaker Series.

Engineering & Digital Technology

	Unleash Your Ideas: Learn How to Lead Virtual Brainstorms April 24 & May 22 Be prepared to roll-up your sleeves and get out of your “seat” as we engage in a live, virtual brainstorm together. You will learn and experience essential ideation frameworks that will help you run effective virtual brainstorms for your organization
	The Top 5 Strategies for Communicating Data Insights to C-Suite May 2 & June 6 Discover key steps in speaking the language of Data Science/AI to bridge the growing gap between analytics and business needs.
	Understanding Blockchain—Seminar Series May 8 This free seminar series presents a variety of topics in the revolutionary new space of blockchain technology, such as crypto, NFTs, and more. Join us live and engage with industry experts and influential guest speakers

Finance & Investment

Financial and Non-Financial Considerations for Retirement Planning
May 16
Attend our free seminar to learn more about how to financially prepare for retirement.

Taste of Osher

Manifest Destiny: West Expansion and its Consequences
June 7
In this course, we track the story of westward expansion from the Revolution up through the 1850s

Writing

	Meaningful Steps Into Poetry April 27 Take a guided approach to writing poetry by reading and discovering what makes poetry tick in this workshop perfect for beginners.
	Novel Preparation May 4 Jumpstart your novel plan in this workshop covering all the basics.
	Creative Writer's Boot Camp: One Day Workshop May 11 Snap to attention in this practical workshop that helps you craft a productive writing practice, complete with short-term plans for success.
	Using Micro Memoirs to Tell Your Story May 18 Dive into writing "micro memoirs" of 300 words or fewer to explore your lived experiences.
	Résumé Writing Basics May 18 Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
	Comics and Graphic Novels Toolkit May 25 Get an overview of the craft of writing graphic novels, graphic memoirs, and comics, in this lecture for beginners.
	Queer Experiments in Memoir June 1 Explore alternatives to traditional literary forms to locate new entry points for capturing queer life in queer ways.
	Writing the First Feature Film Treatment Toolkit June 1 Get an overview of the craft of screenwriting for feature films.
	Pitching for Publication June 8 Learn when and how to pitch your work to a variety of publishing outlets, just like the pros do it.
	Pitching for Film and TV Toolkit June 15 Learn how the pros pitch to industry decision makers in this workshop for budding screenwriters.
	How to Land a Literary Agent June 15 Learn to work strategically toward finding an agent in this workshop that helps you develop a pitch, a list of agents, and materials that identify you as a serious writer prepared for success.
	Introduction to Picture Books June 26 Learn how to start writing picture books in this basic workshop for absolute beginners.
	Writing Occasional Poems July 15 Learn to write poems for specific occasions in this class offering an overview to new and continuing writers.
	Beyond Self-Esteem: 7 Fresh Hacks Around Writer's Block July 20 Explore 7 techniques you can use to eliminate writer's block and get back to putting words on the page.
	Anatomy of a Pilot September 7 Learn what goes into a successful TV pilot.
	Adapting IP for Film and Television September 14 Get an overview of the process to adapt existing intellectual property (IP) for film and television.