UC Berkeley Extension

Our new Differential Equations online course​ (MATH X52) gives you university-level rigor with the flexible schedule you need. ​If you're completing a prerequisite, preparing for grad school or ​working on your professional development, you can master the technical foundations on your own terms​. From anywhere in the world​! 🌍

Wh​at does Math X52 offer?

🏫 University-Level ​Curriculum: Build a strong mathematical foundation recognized by top graduate programs.

💻 100% Online Flexibility: Learn around your current academic or work commitments.

📐 Broad Applications: Connect theory directly to engineering, physics, economics, AI and data science.

🐻 ​UC Berkeley: Learn from the #1 public university in the country.

Take MATH X52 and keep moving forward.

​Click the link to learn more! 👉 https://bit.ly/4hTenEt

Introducing the Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program Class of 2025–2026!

For the next few weeks, we'll be spotlighting our esteemed alumni from our UC Berkeley Extension Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program. This week, we're excited to introduce you to Kathryn Lewis!

From charter sailboat deckhand to first-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine student!

Kathryn graduated with her degree in marine biology, then spent five years leading charter sailboat crews and teaching marine science in Santa Cruz. When she decided to pursue veterinary medicine, our Post-Baccalaureate Health Professions Program gave her the exact guidance, coursework structure and flexibility she needed to transition careers.

"There is no one path to veterinary school, so embrace the things that make you unique!"

Whether your background is in marine biology, teaching or something completely non-traditional, your unique journey will always be your strength!

Click the link to read more about our students!
👉 https://bit.ly/4z3zJof

"The courses strengthened my ability to approach writing with both the audience and purpose in mind."

From managing project reports to reviewing collateral and communicating with funders, Early Learning Indiana director of network initiatives Kelsey Webb knew that clear, refined communication was important for her nonprofit leadership role.

To accomplish just that, Kelsey completed UC Berkeley Extension’s online Professional Sequence in Editing. The program allowed her to balance executive responsibilities and family life while building technical editing skills that she now uses every single day.

Whether you want to sharpen your writing, lead with clearer communication or explore freelance editing opportunities, formal training can open brand-new doors.

Click the link to see how Kelsey refined her technical editing skills and boosted her leadership impact through UC Berkeley Extension’s Professional Sequence in Editing!
📖 https://bit.ly/3Th714g

"I have a very clear understanding of what type of leader I am and how I use my skills to try to be as effective a leader as I can."

For Whitney Ray, supervisor at EBMUD, UC Berkeley Extension’s Professional Program in Leadership and Management provided the exact blueprint she needed.

See how Whitney earned a promotion to become a supervisor at EBMUD by honing her change management and leadership skills through UC Berkeley Extension!

Click the link to read more about Whitney's journey into management!
📖 👉 https://bit.ly/4dOFjmh

"Personally, it feels like now I'm doing what I was always meant to do."

After 16 years in executive tech, Rutu Patel traded code for spatial design.

To bridge the gap between her tech background and design, Rutu enrolled in UC Berkeley Extension’s Certificate Program in Interior Design.

The intensive curriculum gave Rutu the technical foundation, design vocabulary and professional credibility needed to pivot careers. Once the pivot was complete, Rutu launched her own residential design studio, The Yellow Slide Interior Design.

It’s never too late to redefine your career path and build something you love.

Discover where a UC Berkeley Extension certificate can take you.

Click the link to learn more about Rutu and her time at UC Berkeley Extension.
👉 https://bit.ly/4rn2vxR

"Rather than simply understanding how to build something, the certificate helped me better understand why certain approaches, systems and models work better than others."

When AI started changing things across the payments industry, Visa product manager Makenna Mitchell knew she needed to equip herself with more than a business strategy.

That's when she turned to UC Berkeley Extension's Advanced Program in Software Development. Makenna built real-world expertise in software systems, machine learning and data architecture. Today, she uses that technical fluency to lead projects and solve complex engineering problems with confidence.

Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of industry trends, transition into tech or gain the confidence to lead bigger projects, lifelong learning is your best asset.

Click the link to read more about Makenna and her journey with UC Berkeley Extension.
👉 https://bit.ly/4y75Fbs

"Since college, I have envisioned the intersectionality of biosciences with other fields."

When chief administrative law judge Dr. Cherron Payne wanted to deepen her expertise and connect law with neuroscience, she turned to UC Berkeley Extension.

Through our flexible curriculum designed for working professionals, Dr. Payne gained insights that directly enhanced her judicial work.

Discover how taking classes at UC Berkeley Extension can propel your career forward.
👉 https://bit.ly/46uWupa

"One of the biggest surprises was not just how much I learned, but how much I enjoyed being a student again. I wasn't learning concepts for some future role; I was applying them to projects I was actively working on that same week."

Marketing textbooks from two years ago already feel out of date.

You spend four years learning traditional campaign theory, but then you step into an interview and realize every team is using AI tools you were never taught in class. It leaves a weird gap, knowing what marketing is, but not having the immediate technical workflow employers expect.

The fix isn't just learning how to prompt a chat tool.

That’s where UC Berkeley Extension can help.

Our Professional Sequence in Digital Marketing skips the outdated theory and focuses on actual ex*****on. You work directly with modern marketing tools, analyze live data and build a portfolio that shows employers you’re ready to contribute right now!

Click the link to read the full story of our program graduate Karen Haworth, and learn how UC Berkeley Extension had an immediate impact on her work as director of marketing at X1.

👉 https://bit.ly/4xrTtAY

"It helped me present myself more effectively, adding knowledge of data analysis and business modeling, understanding the importance of combining both, and how they should work together in any improvement and optimization process.”

You might understand the formulas, the software or the academic theories, but without a clear operational framework, it’s hard to prove your real-world value to a hiring manager. That gap between standalone technical skills and cross-functional business ex*****on is where UC Berkeley Extension comes in.

In our Professional Program in Business Process Management (BPM), Mauricio Mercado learned how to connect analytical tools with end-to-end business strategy. By integrating process management concepts with data analytics, he gained a competitive edge in building robust, high-impact solutions.

Click the link to read Mauricio’s story and see how our programs bridge the gap between technical skills and strategic impact. 👉 https://bit.ly/4gTjuUP

"Skills can open doors, but credibility and sound judgment are what sustain a career."

In forensic accounting, the most important story is always hidden in the details. So when an interview pivots from “What did you study?” to “How would you handle this real-world case on day one?”, that's where UC Berkeley Extension comes in.

In our Introduction to Fraud and Forensic Accounting course, you’ll learn directly from practitioners like Victor Cardona, a senior banking executive who brings 22 years of active financial crime compliance experience into the classroom.

You’ll practice how to identify red flags, investigate financial misconduct, apply tools and techniques used by forensic accountants and develop the disciplined professional skepticism top employers look for.

Stop wondering how to stand out. Gain the structure, hands-on experience and network you need to step into the next phase of your career.

Click the link to learn more about our Introduction to Fraud and Forensic Accounting course.
👉 https://bit.ly/3T1Tn4S