UCLAxOpen | UCLA Continuing Education Online

Open Access Educational Tools & Resources

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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.

Hot Topics: Blockchain, Web3 and NFTs

	Academic Implications of Blockchain and other Distributed Ledger Technologies August 18 This online course introduces the core concepts of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies, and identifies and explains current and future uses for it in education, research, and academic administration.
	Web3: How NFTs and Smart Contracts Are Changing The Digital Landscape August 25 An introduction to Web3, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Smart Contracts, sharing real-world use cases and examples such as NFT drops, Web3 websites, and the role of NFTs in the Metaverse.
	NFTs and Web3 for Business August 30 Gain an understanding of how to leverage NFTs in business.
	Understanding Blockchain - Seminar Series August 31, September 28, October 26 & November 30 This free seminar series presents a variety of topics in the revolutionary new space of blockchain technology. Join us live and learn from industry experts and influential guest speakers. On August 31, we will have an in-depth conversation with inspirational artist Lana Denina, who has made over $300,000 in 10 months using NFT's and blockchain technology.

Art & Design

	Web3: How NFTs and Smart Contracts Are Changing The Digital Landscape August 25 An introduction to Web3, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Smart Contracts, sharing real-world use cases and examples such as NFT drops, Web3 websites, and the role of NFTs in the Metaverse.
	Playing With Time: Looking Backwards into the Future of Motion Graphics October 4 Gain the historical framework and vocabulary to become a mover & shaker in today’s motion graphics industry.

Business & Management

	Rethinking an Organization’s Approach to Risk Management in the New Normal August 18 A panel of risk management experts will highlight key changes in the risk landscape, and discuss emerging risk management best practices, with an emphasis on cybersecurity and organizational resilience strategies.
	NFTs and Web3 for Business August 30 Gain an understanding of how to leverage NFTs in business.

Education

Academic Implications of Blockchain and other Distributed Ledger Technologies
August 18
This online course introduces the core concepts of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies, and identifies and explains current and future uses for it in education, research, and academic administration.

Engineering & Digital Technology

	Budget, Plan, Build: Construction Management Essentials August 24 From homes to skyscrapers, construction managers need to visualize a project and communicate the plan effectively downstream. Hear an industry expert present on this exciting topic and learn more about our construction management offerings.
	Creating a Winning Personal Professional Portfolio for Engineers August 26 Beyond plain text resume - adapting insights from the acting community to create personal portfolios for STEM professionals. Engineers are stars too!
	Understanding Blockchain - Seminar Series August 31, September 28, October 26 & November 30 This free seminar series presents a variety of topics in the revolutionary new space of blockchain technology. Join us live and learn from industry experts and influential guest speakers. On August 31, we will have an in-depth conversation with inspirational artist Lana Denina, who has made over $300,000 in 10 months using NFT's and blockchain technology.
	Software Reliability September 27 & November 8 An introductory webinar of software reliability in mission-critical systems.

Health Sciences

	Career Focus: How to Become an Infection Preventionist August 26 The goal of this course is to educate on the role of the Infection Preventionist and the value the role provides in mitigating infection risks in any setting.
	Public Health Impacts of Climate Change and Steps Toward Protecting our Communities September 13, 20 & 27 This course taught by Dr. Jonathan Fielding and two guest speakers will provide an overview of the adverse health effects of climate change, with a focus on effective solutions for protecting communities and helping people to adapt to the changing environment.
	The Aging Landscape: Emerging Trends and Changing Perspectives December 8 In this course, a panel of experts shares emerging trends in aging research and practice across UCLA, explores how culture and society shape our views towards aging, and examines changing perspectives in the aging landscape.

Writing

	Publishing During the Pandemic: Webinar September 28-December 6 Learn about the current state of the publishing industry in this roundtable of experts.
	Interview Tips, Tricks, and Techniques October 22 Strengthen interview skills in this three-hour introductory class
	Freelancing for Editors - One Day August 6 Get an intensive overview on how to structure work as a freelance editor working with individual clients
	Adapting Literature, Myths, and Fairy Tales August 13 Use familiar tales and stories as a jumping off point to craft your own young adult novel.