AI for a thriving society
Varies. 1-day to 10 weeks
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This Program is Perfect For
- Technical and business professionals aiming to operate at the frontier of AI-driven innovation
- Individuals seeking experiential, hands-on learning from industry experts
- Professionals requiring flexible, modular training to meet evolving career demands
Courses
Program Requirements
Earn varied CEUs and UC credit.
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Courses
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Spring
AISV.813
$350
Dec. 5, Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12-05-2025 | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
6/18/2025: Schedule change. Please review full course details.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Fall Flexible
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Fall Live-Online
AISV.806
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Fall Online Custom
EMBD.X424
$740
Jan. 23 - Mar. 13, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 01-23-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 01-30-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 03-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 03-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Note: Students will need to purchase a development board for coursework. Below is a list of examples, approximate cost $100:
- https://www.seeedstudio.com/SenseCAP-Watcher-W1-A-p-5979.html
- https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/nicla-vision
- https://www.amazon.com/Arduino-Nicla-Vision-ABX00051/dp/B0B979238K
- https://www.sparkfun.com/nicla-vision.html
Winter
AISV.814
$625
Jan. 29 - Mar. 12, Thursday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 01-29-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-05-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-12-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-19-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-26-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 03-05-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 03-12-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Winter
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Live-Online
Fall Flexible
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DBDA.X427
$980
Dec. 8 - Dec. 12, Monday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
DBDA.X427.(17)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 12-08-2025 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 12-09-2025 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 12-10-2025 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 12-11-2025 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 12-12-2025 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
11/7/25: Change in start time. See full schedule for details.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text: Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow; Aurelien Geron; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2022. ISBN: 9781098122461
Recommended Text: Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and PyTorch: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems; Aurélien Géron; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2025. ISBN: 979-8341607989
Python Data Science Handbook; Jake VanderPlas; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781098121228
Machine Learning with Python Cookbook; Gallatin and Albon; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781098135690
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python; Muller and Guido; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781449369897
Feb. 9 - Feb. 13, Monday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
DBDA.X427.(18)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 02-09-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-10-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-11-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Thu, 02-12-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-13-2026 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Textbook: Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and PyTorch: Concepts, Tools, and Techniques to Build Intelligent Systems; Aurélien Géron; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2025. ISBN: 979-8341607989
Recommended Textbooks:
Python Data Science Handbook; Jake VanderPlas; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781098121228
Machine Learning with Python Cookbook; Gallatin and Albon; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781098135690
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python; Muller and Guido; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2023. ISBN: 9781449369897
Fall Flexible
Winter Flexible
AISV.800
$580
Feb. 18 - Mar. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.800.(15)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 02-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 02-25-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-04-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-11-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Wed, 03-18-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Text:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820
Winter
2. AI Development
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Flexible
AISV.X490
$795
Feb. 6 - Apr. 3, Friday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 02-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 02-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 03-06-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 03-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 03-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
| Fri, 04-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Live-Online | REMOTE |
This class is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are expected to log into this course via Canvas at the start time of scheduled meetings and participate via Zoom, for the duration of each scheduled class meeting.
No meeting on March 27, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Note: Cloud platform free trials may include additional usage-based costs. Students should monitor their activity carefully to avoid unexpected charges.
Winter
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Fall Live-Online
AISV.X401
$980
Jan. 5 - Mar. 23, Monday, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.X401.(23)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 01-05-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 01-12-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 01-26-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-02-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-09-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 02-23-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-02-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-09-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-16-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Mon, 03-23-2026 | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
10/10/25: Change of instructor. Review full schedule for details.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
No meetings on January 19 and February 16, 2026. To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Recommended Text:
"Deep Learning", Ian Goodfellow, Yoshua Bengio and Aaron Courville, MIT Press 2016 ISBN# 978-0262035613. A free e-book is available at http://www.deeplearningbook.org (Links to an external site.)
Winter
AISV.X403
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AISV.X404
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
AISV.X400
$980
Jan. 13 - Mar. 17, Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.X400.(44)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 01-13-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-20-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 01-27-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-24-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 03-03-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 03-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 03-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 9:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Programming Tools: Current version of Python with ability to install packages as needed.
Winter
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3. AI Workshops
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Fall Flexible
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
AISV.817_W5
$145
Feb. 10 - Feb. 17, Tuesday, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 02-10-2026 | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
| Tue, 02-17-2026 | 6:00pm | 8:30pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This course is part of the Winter 2026 AI Workshop series.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Winter
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
AISV.817_W13
$145
Nov. 21, Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
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Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 11-21-2025 | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This course is part of the Fall 2025 AI Workshop series.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: Google Colab
Recommended Tools & Materials: Hugging Face account
Fall Flexible
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Flexible
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
AISV.817_W10
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Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
AISV.817_W15
$145
Dec. 12, Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.817_W15.(2)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12-12-2025 | 10:00am | 4:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This course is part of the Fall 2025 AI Workshop series.
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click "Full Schedule" below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Fall Flexible
AISV.817_W14
$95
Feb. 14, Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
AISV.817_W14.(2)
Schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 02-14-2026 | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Flexible | SANTA CLARA / REMOTE |
This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.
To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Winter
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Recommended Course Sequence
Please be sure you meet the prerequisites for each course. You may choose courses in any order according to your interest.
Other AI-related specializations
Python Specialization
Programming for Data Science with Python
Data Scientist
Instructors
Co-chair
Praveen Krishna
Cofounder of an AI Startup | AI Program Chair
PRAVEEN KRISHNA, MS, is a highly accomplished AI startup co-founder with over 12 years of experience in education, AI, and the semiconductor industry. He has specialized in end-to-end deep learning workflows/applications, and related hardware co-design and acceleration. An instructor for over five years, he has honed his expertise in both theoretical and practical aspects of AI. He has also been involved in multimodal, LLMs, generative AI, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and computer vision projects since 2016, demonstrating a strong track record in curriculum development, student mentorship, research, leading cross-functional teams, and driving technological innovation. He is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry to foster real-world applications of AI and has served as chair of the AI Program Advisory Board since 2024.
AI Program Advisory Committee
PAUL BALDASSARI, Magister (Australia)
President, Manufacturing and Services, Flex
AJAY BARANWAL, MA
Director, Center for Deep Learning in Electronics Manufacturing
Instructor, AI Program, UCSC Extension
RAHUL BHUMAN, M.S., M.B.A.
Co-founder, Enterprise Minds, Inc.
MOENES ISKAROUS, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer, AI and Machine Learning for IoT, Compute & Wireless, Infineon Technologies
PRAVEEN KRISHNA, M.S.
Cofounder of an AI Startup
AI Program Chair and Instructor, UCSC Extension
JASON SAMAHA, Ph.D.
Asst. Professor, Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience: Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognition: Fundamental Theories, The Neuroscience of Consciousness, UC Santa Cruz Psychology Department
MIKE SCHMIT, B.S.M.E.
Director of Software Engineering, AMD
