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.

Engineering

Programs

A certificate offers an in-depth study of a professional field. A specialization is a short series of courses to quickly gain knowledge in a focused area of study.

Lean Six Sigma

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Lean Six Sigma

specialization This program provides training in Six Sigma principles including green-belt, black-belt, lean operations, and methodologies for process improvement and waste reduction. This program can be completed online or in the classroom.

This program provides training in Six Sigma principles including green-belt, black-belt, lean operations, and methodologies for process improvement and waste reduction. This program can be completed online or in the classroom.

Medical Device Engineering

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Medical Device Engineering

certificate Master the fundamentals of medical device engineering, including design, manufacturing, quality control and regulatory requirements. Format: Online

Master the fundamentals of medical device engineering, including design, manufacturing, quality control and regulatory requirements. Format: Online

Plumbing Systems Design

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Plumbing Systems Design

certificate This online certificate provides a comprehensive curriculum in Plumbing Systems Design and is created in collaboration with the American Society of Plumbing Engineering (ASPE).™

This online certificate provides a comprehensive curriculum in Plumbing Systems Design and is created in collaboration with the American Society of Plumbing Engineering (ASPE).™

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Courses

AI Essential Components

Understanding the basic functionality of hardware, software, network, and database components is crucial in AI systems. This foundational knowledge is essential for effective implementation of AI solutions and engagement with the technologies.

AI for Product Management

This course equips student with the latest knowledge to integrate AI/ML into the product development lifecycle, from model selection to deployment, and to automate and accelerate workflows.

AI Marketing Implementation: Automation, Agentic & AI-Driven SEO

Develop the expertise to design and deploy AI-powered marketing systems from strategy to execution. This course equips professionals with the practical tools and frameworks needed to build automation pipelines, integrate large language models into real workflows, and implement agentic AI for goal-driven marketing operations. Through hands-on labs and real-world applications, participants learn to streamline processes, enhance SEO performance, and scale intelligent marketing systems that drive measurable results with greater efficiency.

AI Technologies in Marketing: Tools and Applications

This course provides professionals, marketers, and entrepreneurs with the strategic and technical skills to harness AI technologies for improving marketing approaches and driving business growth.

Air Quality Permitting and Enforcement Exam Preparation

This course provides in-depth education on air quality permitting and compliance processes with a focus on the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), also helping to prepare for the Certified Permitting Professional (CPP)® exam.