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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Courses

Introduction to Modern Radar Systems

This course provides training on theoretical, design and practical aspects of current radar systems design and applications introducing a wide variety of commercial and government radar applications.

Introduction to Power 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.

Introduction to Systems Engineering

This course provides an overview of systems engineering in aerospace and defense, covering the roles of systems engineers, engineering processes, and program life cycles from concept to sustainment. Topics include requirements allocation, design tradeoffs, risks, verification and validation, and product and program management.

Kalman Filtering: Theory and Applications

This course is designed for practitioners who want to develop, streamline, or enhance their knowledge and experiences in Kalman filters. This course will be held virtually via Adobe Connect.