UCLAxOPEN
UCLAxOPEN
Open Access Educational Tools & Resources
Complimentary Courses & Seminars
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.
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…
Finding Your Light
ART 750.19
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…
Building Schools That Work: Inside K–12 Construction Management
C&EE 777.2
Explore how K–12 school construction projects are planned, designed, and delivered in large urban districts like LAUSD. Learn how teams manage budgets, schedules, risks, and…
Beyond the Prompt: Projects, Skills, MCP, and AI Agents
COM SCI 751.06
AI is rapidly evolving. This session explains Projects, Skills, MCP, and AI Agents, showing how they work together through real examples to build powerful, modern AI…
The Human Side of AI: Designing, Working, and Living in an AI-Driven World
COM SCI 751.10
AI is reshaping how people think, work, and interact. This session shows how design choices influence human behavior and how AI can enhance, not replace, core human problem‑…
Where Photography Begins
DESMA 715.19
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.
Looking Forward from the 2026 Elections
GENINT 721.846
In this course, we explore the implications of the 2026 midterm elections.
The Art and Architecture of Morocco
GENINT 731.575
In this course, we explore the mosques, palaces, and kasbahs of Morocco.
Building Your Own Grok Bot & Personal AI Assistants
MGMT 781.7
A practical workshop teaching participants to build personal AI assistants with roles, memory, and automations to streamline professional workflows while keeping human…
Smarter Project Planning: Building AI-Assisted Project Plans with Microsoft Copilot & Planner Agent
MGMT 782
Artificial intelligence is transforming how project managers plan, organize, monitor, and communicate project work. In this interactive session, participants will explore…
Introduction to Notation Software: Sibelius & Dorico
MUSC 703.6
For Film Scoring students who are taking orchestration courses, this will be an overview and introduction to Sibelius and Dorico Notation Software. This one-day seminar…
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.
Art as a Catalyst for Social Change and Justice
SCRIPT 726.25
Explore art as a force for social change and justice in this lecture presenting contemporary and historical examples.
Beyond the Hero Screenwriting
SCRIPT 726.26
Go beyond the conventional “Hero’s Journey” approach to storytelling in this seminar and discover how relationship-driven screenwriting creates powerful characters and more…
Résumé Writing Basics
WRITCOM 702.1E
Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you noticed in a competitive job market.
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.
Writing About Our Families
WRITING 721.5E
Explore how to write about your family, from those you know well to ancestors you've never met.
In a Flash: Writing Short Forms of Nonfiction
WRITING 721.8
Get familiar with the genre of flash nonfiction in order to inspire new pieces and find publishers for your unique true stories.
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.
Creating a Genre-Bending Manuscript
WRITING 762.23
Learn the basics of writing at the intersection of multiple genres using prompts and in-class exercises.
Translation: What It Is and How To Get Started
WRITING 762.24
Learn how to get started in translations no matter your language fluency in this workshop giving you practical tools and advice about the work of the literary translator.
Writing Poetry for Children
WRITING 762.5E
Learn how to write poetry for very young readers in this workshop for absolute beginners.
Veteran Writers' Workshop
WRITING 765
Practice expressing your experiences as a member of the military or military family in a variety of formats and genres.