UC Berkeley Extension x AfroTech
Your future with UC Berkeley Extension starts now
Proud partners in promoting professional excellence across diverse platforms. For the past several years, UC Berkeley Extension has teamed up with AfroTech to empower and elevate Black professionals through cutting-edge education and career development opportunities. Together, we're committed to fostering growth, innovation and success in every industry.
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Why UC Berkeley Extension?
UC Berkeley Extension—like all other UC Berkeley schools, colleges and departments—is accredited by WASC through the University. As the continuing education branch of UC Berkeley, our academic standards are of the highest caliber, which means that you'll receive Berkeley education without the acceptance letter.
We empower individual learners of every generation to realize their educational and career goals by providing access to UC Berkeley's network of instructors, experts and professionals; creating rich learning experiences to develop skill sets and critical minds; and motivating our students to be the change they want to see.
Many of our courses and certificates are reviewed by UC Berkeley and are aligned to the University's high academic standards. We offer numerous courses that you can complete fully online from anywhere in the world. All of our online courses have been fully approved by the UC Berkeley Academic Senate, so you can expect the same academic rigor as courses offered on the main UC Berkeley campus. Just log on from anywhere in the world, and you're ready to learn.
Upskill for the Future of Work
Technology is changing fast—keep your skills sharp to remain competitive. From project management to data science, our courses and certificates help you stay ahead of the curve.
Empower Your Future With Scholarships From UC Excelerator
UC Excelerator: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
UC Berkeley Extension is excited to announce that the Summer 2025 application for UC Excelerator is now open. This groundbreaking program is designed for ambitious learners looking to sharpen their skills, elevate their careers and expand their professional networks.
You Belong at Berkeley
Unlock new skills in data analytics, project management or business administration with our Career Exploration Award! This award supports those who have faced challenges in pursuing education due to financial, professional development, social barriers or other adversities. Take an introductory course for free while earning academic credit and gain access to career-focused coursework and professional networking. To learn more about this award and how to apply, visit our UC Excelerator Program page.
Essentials of Business BUS ADM X406.6
Introduction to Data Analytics COMPSCI X407.9
Project Management BUS ADM X470
Accelerate Your Nursing Career With UC Berkeley Extension
UC Berkeley Extension's Pre-Nursing Excelerator Scholarship, offered through the UC Excelerator initiative, provides a structured pathway for individuals looking to complete prerequisite coursework for nursing school applications.
Unlock Your Career On Your Terms
Short on time, but don't want to be short on skills? There's a better way to achieve your career goals than a bootcamp. It's time to stop settling for shortcuts and surface-level knowledge. Dig your teeth into short-term certificates for long-term goals. Gain Berkeley-quality real-world and career-ready skills that fit your schedule. Many of these certificates can be completed in a year—get in, get out, get on with your career.
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From getting into graduate schools to landing their dream jobs, our students and alumni study and work hard to accomplish their academic and career goals. Be inspired by their successes to achieve your own career change or advancement.
"The things I want to do in the world can't be done through law or as a politician. I want to be a financial planner: creating a life map for clients and serving as their advocate, their teacher, their therapist. Equipping them with the tools to become financially literate or enhance where they are at financially. That was exciting for me."
"I am very pleased with the experience of taking the classes online. I didn't know at first how much time and effort would be required to keep up with the classes, homework and exams. I had to learn how to balance my personal and professional commitments. I also had to develop new levels of discipline and execution in my study plans. I had a set schedule that I followed weeks after weeks, and this is how I was able to stay on track. These are skills that I will be able to leverage in the next chapters of my life."