What we’re about
Keep your professional career edge by learning something new.
Our Meetups give you the opportunity to meet with instructors and students so you can learn about all the great professional training we offer here.
Learn practical, high demand skills. We offer 28 professional certificate programs and nearly 400 courses in five distinct areas: Technology, Education, Bioscience, Design, and Business. Visit our beautiful Santa Clara campus building or take online courses. Since we offer open enrollment and new courses start all the time, there's always something new for you. Most of the courses are taught evenings and Saturdays.
International students are welcome and have the opportunity to pursue internships and temporary paid jobs (OPT).
Join us at our regular events to meet instructors and get a sense of the industry and how we prepare you for a successful career.
Call us with questions at (408) 861-3860 or email us at Extension@ucsc.edu.
Here's our homepage: https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Streamline Your Work with AILink visible for attendees
Join us as we discuss the latest developments and trends shaping the business landscape through AI. In this session, we'll explore how AI is transforming industries and enhancing productivity, offering a look at the real-world impact of these technologies on today's market.
We'll also preview a range of courses that teach the essential skills needed to harness AI effectively. From generative AI fundamentals and AI-powered office tools to the role of AI in business strategy and autonomous agents, you'll get a glimpse into the learning opportunities designed to equip you for success in the AI-driven world.
Speaker
Leading our conversation will be Hien Luu, M.S, head of machine learning infrastructure at Zoox and chair of the AI Strategies, Productivity, and Practices Specialization.This winter info session series event is sponsored by the AI Business Practices Specialization.
Upcoming Courses
- Regulatory Affairs and Medical Devices Info SessionLink visible for attendees
Interested in a career that combines biology, new technology, project management and discovery?
Join us for a brief overview of two high-demand industries—Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design.
You’ll meet Kiran Gulati, a medical device consultant with 30 years of experience who is also the chair of two exciting professional certificate programs: Regulatory Affairs and Medical Device Quality and Design. She’ll cover the skills and courses you can take to get going in these careers or what you need to know to pick up again after a pause in your career.
Learn the knowledge and skills you’ll need to excel in these industries and explore related career pathways.
Upcoming Courses- Medical Device Process Validation
- Mobile Health, SaMD, and AI/ML Devices (starts before the info session)
- Risk Management for Regulated Industries
- Foundations in Medical Devices: Developing Premarket U.S. Regulatory Strategies and Working in a Regulated Environment
- Communicating and Negotiating with the FDA
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Post-Market Regulatory Obligations for Medical Devices
- Regulatory Submissions: Devices and Diagnostics
This event is hosted by UCSC Silicon Valley Professional Education.
- Branding Your Career! How to make a career change.UCSC Silicon Valley Campus , Santa Clara, CA
Learn how to successfully pivot your career.
No matter where you are in your career, making a change can feel daunting.- For emerging professionals, how do you land your first job without prior experience?
- For seasoned professionals, how do you rebrand yourself for a new field when your resume highlights your past roles?
Here’s the good news: You can make a major career change. The secret lies in career branding—how you present yourself and tell your unique career story.
Most people focus too much on their past experiences instead of emphasizing their future passions and potential. In this interactive session, you’ll learn practical strategies to shift your messaging, highlight your potential, and open the door to new opportunities.
Co-hosted by UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Career Services and the Project Management Institute chapters of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, this event will provide actionable insights to help you take the next step in your career journey. - 2025 Business Career & Internship FairUCSC Silicon Valley Campus , Santa Clara, CA
You're invited to join us for this in-person recruiting opportunity for students in business to meet with Silicon Valley employers and recruiters to explore internship and career opportunities.
Bring multiple copies of your resume.
Employers will be looking for the following candidates:
• Administration Professionals
• Business Administration
• Business Analytics Science
• Digital Marketing Science
• Human Resource Management
• Lean-Agile Project Management
• Marketing Management
• Project and Program Management
• Supply Chain ManagementEvent Registration
Extension students and members of the public may register here.
UC Santa Cruz students may register via Handshake.Curious about how to best prepare for the fair?
See our tips from the UCSC Silicon Valley Career Services experts.Event Sponsors
This event is co-sponsored by the UCSC Silicon Valley Extension Career Services and the UCSC Career Center. Contact Career Specialist Michael Carmine at mcarmine@ucsc.edu.
