Computer Science Courses & Certificates

Technology is evolving faster than ever—and so should your skills. Our newly reimagined computer science area of study can equip you with the tools to thrive in today’s data-driven, AI-powered world.

Whether you're launching a new career or leveling up your current one, our programs are designed to meet the demands of the modern tech landscape. Learn from industry experts through hands-on, project-based courses that blend theory with real-world application.

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Build the future. One line of code at a time.

Explore our key focus areas:

Software Development & Programming
Master the languages, frameworks, and tools that power today’s most in-demand applications—from web and mobile to enterprise systems.

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Dive into the world of intelligent systems. Learn how to build, train, and deploy models that drive innovation across industries.

Data Analytics & Infrastructure
Gain the skills to collect, manage, and analyze data at scale. From pipelines to predictive analytics, turn raw data into actionable insights.

Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Emerging Tech
Stay ahead of the curve with courses in cybersecurity, cloud computing, blockchain, and more.

Why Choose UCLA Extension?

Flexible online and hybrid formats
Taught by working professionals in the field
Career-focused certificates and specializations
Open enrollment—no formal application required

Computer Science

Courses

Introduction to Remote Sensing

Learn the fundamentals of remote sensing and related cloud computing applications.

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Introduction to SQL

Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standard computer language for accessing and manipulating database systems. For those with little or no experience, this hands-on course covers basic SQL syntax for updating a database.

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iOS App Development with Swift

Dive into the fundamentals of iOS development and build a strong foundation as a professional engineer. Learn Swift, Xcode, SwiftUI, and key architectures while creating apps, including one using Firebase. Designed for programmers with experience in languages like Python or Java.

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Java Programming I

This course presents the fundamentals of programming using Java and covers object-oriented programming, constructors, flow control statements, data types, inheritance, data hiding, abstraction, and the Java library.

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Java Programming II

Java II examines more advanced object-oriented programming; collections and generics; graphical user interface design; threading and asynchronous processing; and files, streams, database usage, and object serialization.

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