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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.

*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 & Management

	Let's Make a Deal! February 11 Covers six key UCC Articles with focus on Article 2 contracts, exploring terms, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, warranties, documents of title, and financing in business contexts.
	Real Estate Risk Management: Ten of the Most Controversial Lease Clauses February 19 Join us for this free webinar where our presenter will discuss insights on real estate risk management.
	Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate February 26 Join us for an engaging free webinar which will give you an introduction to our upcoming course “Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate".
	FPALA & FPASG Networking Mixer March 24 The Meet the Firms event is designed to connect students with top financial planning professionals and provide practical tools for career success. Attendees will explore job opportunities, gain networking and branding skills, and hear firsthand insights from industry leaders.
	The Business of Fandom March 26 Explore how fandom drives identity, loyalty, and economic value – and how brands, creators, and platforms can design and grow fan-powered ecosystems while building transferable skills applicable across marketing, media, and brand strategy roles.
	Money That Lasts: Teaching the Next Generation March 26 Money That Lasts is a fun, hands-on course that helps families build strong financial habits together. Through stories, games, and everyday moments, parents and kids (starting at age 4) learn how to make smart money choices that last a lifetime.
	Event Management Essentials: Skills for a City in the Spotlight March 26 As Los Angeles prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympic and Paralympic Games, the demand for skilled event professionals is rising. This session highlights how our Event Management Essentials program builds the core abilities in planning, budgeting, and execution that can be applied to opportunities across sports, hospitality, and entertainment.

College Counseling

	Implicit Bias in College Counseling March 24 This webinar will allow participants to identify and interrupt biases in their role as college counseling professionals.
	Supporting First-Generation Students in the College Application Process April 20 This webinar will introduce high school personnel (9-12th grade) to the unique challenges and opportunities of working with first-generation students in the college application process
	Using Creativity and Accountability to Counsel Large Student Caseloads April 29 How is it possible to create a college-going culture for a large, diverse high school? What must be in place for students and families to embrace the college admission process? This webinar will focus on these important topics designed specifically for school counselors, college counselors, and individuals working at non-profits or CBO’s.

Design & Art

	Disruptive Design: Creative Pathways in AI February 9 Join Roosevelt Brown, renowned product and footwear designer, for the first installment of this two-part series exploring how creatives can lead and thrive in a rapidly changing design landscape.
	Designing Your Next Chapter: Making the Leap into UX Design February 10 This session offers real-world advice and inspiration for anyone considering a career transition into the field of User Experience.
	Introduction to Visual AI: Exploring Generative AI Tools and Adobe Photoshop Integration March 6 This course offers a stimulating immersion into the intersection of technology and creativity
	Finding Your Light March 31 In this one-hour workshop focused on portraits, award-winning photographer Amanda Rowan shares how the right lighting can enhance and elevate your images, even if you’re shooting with your iPhone.

Early Childhood Education

Emotional Hygiene
February 11
Learn how to create a daily practice of emotional hygiene for children.

Education

Supporting Young Children’s Healing and Growth in a Time of Collective Trauma
May 18
This webinar addresses a critical challenge facing early childhood educators at this time; understanding the unique nature of collective trauma and how to support the healing and growth of young children in their care.

Entertainment Studies

From Script to Screen to Stream, and Everything in Between: AI and the New Cinema Frontier
February 19
In this high-impact masterclass Anna Elizabeth James, celebrated writer-director-producer of the global Netflix hits Deadly Illusions and Held Hostage in My House, guides participants through the complete journey of taking an independent feature film from concept to worldwide streaming success.Ideal for writers, directors, producers, and multidisciplinary artists, this masterclass provides both inspiration and a practical roadmap in an industry defined by streaming disruption, technological change, and unprecedented opportunity for independent voices.

Finance

Personal Financial Planning Information Session: A Free Event
April 20
Attend this free live webinar to learn more about how UCLA Extension's CFP Board-approved Personal Financial Planning programs fit your needs and can help you reach your career goals.

OLLI Courses

Paul Williams: Architect to the Stars
March 16
Osher (50+). In this course, we explore the iconic structures of architect Paul Williams.

Writers' Program

	Writing About Our Families February 7 Explore how to write about your family, from those you know well to ancestors you've never met.
	Writing the Love Poem February 12 Learn to write powerful poems inspired by romantic love.
	Writing Our Ancestors Into Fiction February 28 Draw connections between our present-day lives and interests with those of our ancestors as you work to draw them into your writing with care and craft.
	Simple Steps to Improve Your Writing February 28 Learn to master the writing process to develop stronger written communication in any context of your life.
	Introduction to Picture Books March 4 Learn how to start writing picture books in this basic workshop for absolute beginners.
	What Makes an Award-Winning Feature Film Screenplay March 8 Identify what makes acclaimed feature films so powerful and compelling in this lecture on award-winning films.
	Résumé Writing Basics March 14 Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
	Writing Poetry for Children April 1 Learn how to write poetry for very young readers in this workshop for absolute beginners.
	Braiding Uncertainty and Possibility: A Poetic Exploration April 2 Learn to approach the blank page with creativity and intentionality in your poetry.
	Meaningful Steps Into Poetry April 9 Take a guided approach to writing poetry by reading and discovering what makes poetry tick in this workshop perfect for beginners.
	Feng Shui Poetry April 11 Learn to build poems that capture emotions in the physical world using the principles of Feng Shui.
	Inclusive Screenwriting April 18 Learn why and how to write responsibly about characters with rich, complex identities in this course designed to maximize representation of voices and stories in film and television.
	What Human Readers Add to Script Evaluation, and How Writers Can Leverage It May 2 Learn how aspiring writers can learn from developing script coverage--and why AI can never replace the insight of a human reader.