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

AI specialist is the top emerging job of the decade

The wave of artificial intelligence data and technology sweeping across industry is transforming how we work, how we develop new products and services, how we measure our success, and how we plan for the future. That is why we are creating the most comprehensive AI curriculum in the UC Extension system.

AI curriculum for today's workforce

  • Hands-on, practical AI skills to streamline business
  • Strategic business acumen
  • Interactive online classrooms with industry leaders
  • Tech skills for developers and engineers keeping pace with industry
  • One-day workshops for beginners

AI opens doors 

  • Industry-aligned curriculum
  • Cross-industry skills preparation
  • Active curriculum guidance and classroom mentorship
  • Tech-focused and business-focused programs
  • Lowered barriers to entry for people interested in learning
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Artificial Intelligence Application Development

The region's first comprehensive professional certificate program in artificial intelligence is open for enrollment. Courses in this uniquely practical, technical certificate program are approved by the University of California, Santa Cruz and carry UC credit.

 
 

Plus a specialization for nontechnical professionals

 
 
 
AI graphic showing hand holding technology

AI Business Practices

  • Optimize AI technology for specific needs.
  • Address ethical challenges of generative AI models.
  • Enhance workplace productivity via freely available AI-enhanced tools and prompt engineering.
  • Set up and evaluate simple agents for task automation.

Courses

Program Requirements

Earn varied CEUs and UC credit.

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Courses
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
AI Essentials Flexible
AI Tools for the Office Live-Online
AI, Empathy, and Ethics Online Custom
AI-Driven Embedded Systems 2.0 Flexible
Generative AI for Marketers 2.0 Live-Online, Flexible
Generative AI Fundamentals Flexible
Generative AI in the Enterprise: RAG and AI Agents Live-Online, Flexible
Python for Machine Learning 3.0 Flexible Flexible
The Business of AI Flexible Flexible
2. AI Development
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Artificial Intelligence for Robotics 3.0 Flexible
Capstone Building Integrated AI Applications 2.0 Live-Online Live-Online
Computer Vision and Image Processing 3.0 Live-Online
Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence 3.0 Flexible
Introduction to Machine Learning 3.0 Flexible
Natural Language Processing 3.0
3. AI Workshops
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
AI Technology Workshop Series: AI Model Development Lifecycle Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: Open Computer AI Agent by Hugging Face
AI Technology Workshop Series: Model Context Protocol Flexible
AI Technology Workshop Series: Spiking Neural Networks Flexible

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Courses

AISV.813
$350
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Fri, 12-05-2025
10:00am
4:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 12-05-2025
10:00am
4:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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
AISV.815
$625 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Live-Online
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?
Fall Online Custom
EMBD.X424
$740
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Fri, 01-23-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
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, 01-30-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 02-06-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 02-06-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 02-13-2026
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, 02-20-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 02-27-2026
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, 03-06-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 03-13-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 03-13-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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:

  

 

Winter
MKTG.X420
$700
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Sat, 11-01-2025
9:00am
4:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-01-2025
9:00am
4:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-18-2025
9:00am
4:30pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Sat, 10-18-2025
9:00am
4:30pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Sat, 10-25-2025
9:00am
4:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-25-2025
9:00am
4:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

09/25/2025: Format change for first class only. Review full schedule for details.

06/09/25: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO THE CLASS START AND END DATES. REVIEW "FULL SCHEDULE" PRIOR TO ENROLLING.

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. Just like a traditional in-person class meeting, you are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. 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 / tablet 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 Course Materials

Subscription to OpenAI's ChatGPT, the cost will be around $20 for a monthly subscription. The instructor will provide you with more detail and instructions once the course begins.

Fall Live-Online
Fall Flexible
AISV.814
$625
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Thu, 01-29-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
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, 02-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-12-2026
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, 02-19-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-26-2026
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, 03-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 03-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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
AISV.818
$650
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Fri, 10-17-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-17-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-24-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 10-24-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 10-29-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 10-29-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-07-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-07-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-14-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-14-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-21-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 11-21-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 12-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 12-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

09/25/2025: Format change for first class only. 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.

Some meetings may be Live-Online via Zoom. 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 Live-Online
Fall Flexible
DBDA.X427
$980 (Estimated Cost)
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Mon, 12-08-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 12-08-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 12-09-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 12-09-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-11-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 12-11-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 12-12-2025
8:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Fri, 12-12-2025
8:30am
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.

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: 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

  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Mon, 02-09-2026
9:00am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 02-09-2026
9:00am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-10-2026
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
Wed, 02-11-2026
9:00am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Thu, 02-12-2026
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
Fri, 02-13-2026
9:00am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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, Keras, and TensorFlow; Aurelien Geron; O'Reilly Media Inc.; 2022. ISBN: 9781098122461

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
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Wed, 11-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-05-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-12-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-12-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-19-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 11-19-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-03-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-03-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 12-10-2025
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.

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:
What is ChatGPT Doing, Stephen Wolfram, Wolfram Media, 2023. ISBN: 9781579550820

  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Wed, 02-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
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, 02-25-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-04-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-04-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Wed, 03-11-2026
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
Wed, 03-18-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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

Fall Flexible
Winter Flexible

2. AI Development

AISV.X405
$980
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Sat, 09-27-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 09-27-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-04-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-04-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-11-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-11-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-18-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-18-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-25-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 10-25-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-01-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-01-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-08-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-08-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-15-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-15-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-22-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 11-22-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 12-06-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 12-06-2025
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.

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 November 29th. 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
AISV.X490
$795
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Mon, 10-13-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 10-13-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 10-20-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 10-20-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 10-27-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 10-27-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-03-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-03-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-10-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-10-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-17-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-17-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-24-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 11-24-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 12-01-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Mon, 12-01-2025
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.

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.

  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Fri, 02-06-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 02-06-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 02-13-2026
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, 02-20-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 02-27-2026
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, 03-06-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 03-13-2026
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, 03-20-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 04-03-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 04-03-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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.

Fall Live-Online
Winter Live-Online
AISV.X406
$980
  • Live-Online Attend via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Fri, 12-05-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 12-05-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 09-26-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 09-26-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-03-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-03-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-10-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-10-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-17-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-17-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-24-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-24-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-31-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 10-31-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 11-07-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 11-07-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 11-14-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 11-14-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 11-21-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
Fri, 11-21-2025
6:00pm
9:00pm
Live-Online
REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

Students may still enroll if they missed the 1st class session. However, they need to communicate with the instructor via Canvas and catch up on all missed work prior to the 2nd class meeting.

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.

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 Tools and Materials: Google Colab PRO

Recommended Texts and Materials:
Google Cloud Platform

Computer Vision by Richard Szeliski, Springer Science and Business Media, 2010. ISBN: 978-1848829350.

Fall Live-Online
AISV.X401
$980 (Estimated Cost)
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Mon, 01-05-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
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, 01-12-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 01-26-2026
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, 02-02-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 02-09-2026
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, 02-23-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 03-02-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 03-02-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 03-09-2026
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, 03-16-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 03-23-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Mon, 03-23-2026
6:30pm
9:30pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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 (Links to an external site.)

 

Winter
AISV.X400
$980
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 01-13-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
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, 01-20-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 01-27-2026
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, 02-03-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-10-2026
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, 02-17-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 02-24-2026
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, 03-03-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Tue, 03-10-2026
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
Tue, 03-17-2026
6:00pm
9:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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
AISV.X402
$980 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?

3. AI Workshops

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?
AISV.817_W15
$145 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Summer
AISV.817_W14
$95 (Estimated Cost)
  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Sat, 02-14-2026
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 02-14-2026
9:00am
12:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

黑料不打烊

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

Recommended Course Sequence

Please be sure you meet the prerequisites for each course. You may choose courses in any order according to your interest.

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