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Open Access Educational Tools & Resources

Complimentary Courses & Seminars

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

UCLAxOpen is your gateway to free personal enrichment and professional development through UCLA Extension.

Our complimentary online courses and seminars are thoughtfully designed to offer you timely and relevant lifelong learning opportunities.

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*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.
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Deathcare: End of Life Care, Compassion, and Holistic Support

ANTHRO 700
Death is one of the greatest taboos and understandably difficult subjects to discuss in our modern world.  Like birth, death is a prerequisite for life and yet our…
Tuesday 6:00PM - 7:15PM PT
REG#
409923
TBA

Disruptive Design: Creative Pathways in AI

ART 712.36
Join Roosevelt Brown, renowned product and footwear designer, for a talk exploring how creatives can lead and thrive in a rapidly changing design…
Tuesday 5:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Instructor:
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409642
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The Working Photographer: Professional Practices & Business Essentials

ART 746.12
In this free one-hour session, photographer and UCLA Extension instructor Dr. Craig Havens breaks down the fundamentals of building a professional photography…
Thursday 10:00AM - 11:00AM PT
Instructor:
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409789
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The Data Behind Modern AI

COM SCI 751.04
Discover how strong data models, exploratory analysis, and modern datastores prepare high‑quality inputs for AI, with practical skills drawn from real analytics and AI…
Thursday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
409249
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Designing Your Next Chapter: Making the Leap into UX Design

DESMA 745.97
This session offers real-world advice and inspiration for anyone considering a career transition into the field of User Experience. 
Monday 5:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
409818
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The Art Legacies of Helen Clay Frick and Electra Webb

GENINT 741.627
In this course, we explore the art collections of Helen Clay Frick and Electra Havemeyer Webb.
Thursday 1:00PM - 4:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
408376
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Interviewing Real Human Beings in the Age of Social Media and AI

JOURN 707
Learn how journalists tap into their humanity to interview people about everything from breaking news and national disasters to current affairs and cultural interest stories.
Wednesday 6:00PM - 7:00PM PT
REG#
409358
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Building Your Own Custom GPT & Simple Automations

MGMT 781.3
A practical, hands‑on workshop teaching participants to design and deploy Custom GPTs and simple AI automations, helping educators and professionals streamline workflows and…
Thursday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
Instructor:
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410372
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Running a Local LLM: AI on Your Own Computer

MGMT 781.4
An introduction to local language models, showing participants how to install, configure, and run lightweight LLMs directly on their own computers — providing privacy,…
Friday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
REG#
408305
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Driving Value through Agile Principles and Mindset

MGMT 781.6
For students looking to better understand the basics of Agile Methodology, this class will tough on the history of the craft, the differences between predictive( Waterfall)…
Thursday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
REG#
408587
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Showrunners and Show Writers

SCRIPT 726.1
Hear directly from successful TV writers and creators in this course that demystifies the industry and how to break in and stay in.
Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
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410042
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Introduction to Being a Showrunner

SCRIPT 726.24
Learn about the critical function of the showrunner, the lead producer/writer on a television series.
Saturday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
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408978
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Résumé Writing Basics

WRITCOM 702.1E
Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
408701
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Instructor:
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409698
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Simple Steps to Improve Your Writing

WRITCOM 703

Learn to master the writing process to develop stronger written communication in any context of your life.

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Instructor:
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408702
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
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409699
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Writing Occasional Poems

WRITING 731.6

Learn to write poems for specific occasions in this class offering an overview to new and continuing writers.

Thursday 6:00PM - 8:00PM PT
Instructor:
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408691
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Introduction to Picture Books

WRITING 741.2E

Learn how to start writing picture books in this basic workshop for absolute beginners.

Wednesday 12:00PM - 3:00PM PT
Instructor:
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408685
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Applications for M.F.A. in Creative Writing Programs

WRITING 761.13

Get an overview of how M.F.A. programs are structured, what opportunities they can offer you, and how to ensure your needs are met.

Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Instructor:
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409707
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An Introduction to Using Jungian Dream Analysis in Creative Writing

WRITING 762.22E
Use dream theory to discover new ways to create gripping scenes with powerful psychological, emotional, and visual content.
Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
REG#
408637
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