Engineering Courses & Certificates

Engineering the Systems That Shape Tomorrow

UCLA Extension’s Engineering programs empower you to shape the systems that define our future—from the infrastructure we rely on every day to the technologies driving tomorrow’s innovation. Covering a dynamic range of fields including construction management, infrastructure development, structural analysis, electrical and mechanical systems, manufacturing, and specialized areas like plumbing systems design and medical device engineering, these programs are designed to meet the evolving demands of industry. Rooted in real-world application and informed by industry expertise, the curriculum prepares you to tackle complex challenges, lead multidisciplinary projects, and navigate an increasingly interconnected and regulated environment.

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Numerous options are available to take you to the next level in your career:

Select from a wide array of credit-bearing courses that run throughout a quarter, or complete shorter courses in just 1-5 days.
Choose to study Specializations in niche fields, or pursue Certificates for in-depth knowledge. Certain certificates offer applicable credit towards Master's programs.
Bring customized training directly to your workplace with our on-site options.
Learn firsthand from the industry expertise of our instructors through fully-online courses, live remote sessions, or classrooms in Westwood / DTLA.

With a myriad of subject areas at your disposal, begin the exploration of your future today.

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Robotic Control Systems

This course will introduce the remarkable recent advances in Robotic Control Systems based on state-of-the-art digital actuators. The course includes a daily 3-hour hands-on lab conducted remotely over Zoom where students construct their own robotic control system kit. This course is designed to support all student backgrounds. No advanced knowledge in robotic control systems is required. June 10 Enrollment Deadline.

Rocket Propulsion Systems

This course is part of the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (HSSEAS) Master of Science in Engineering Online (MSOL) program. It is available only to students pre-approved by HSSEAS. For more information visit msol.ucla.edu.

Rocket Science for Amateurs

In this 2-hour webinar you will understand a basic understanding on how rockets and satellite work.

Running a Local LLM: AI on Your Own Computer

An introduction to local language models, showing participants how to install, configure, and run lightweight LLMs directly on their own computers — providing privacy, control, and offline capability. We’ll explore the open-source ecosystem and demonstrate practical applications for teaching, research, and business workflows.

Satellite Communication System Design

A practical, applications-oriented course providing a rigorous background in satellite communications principles and theory, and discusses current, future, and pioneering communication satellites.