UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension is a continuing education division of the University of California, Santa Cruz, located in Santa Clara, California. Listed on California's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), it offers professional and technical education programs tailored to the needs of the Silicon Valley technology workforce. Programs are designed for working professionals seeking to develop or update skills in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension offers training in areas such as software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, project management, user experience design, and other technology and business fields. Programs are typically delivered as professional certificates and short-term courses. Specific program details and credential levels available through the ETPL listing may vary by term.

Santa Clara is located at the heart of Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the world's leading technology and innovation economies. UCSC Extension's presence in this location directly connects learners with training aligned to the high-demand skills sought by major technology employers in the region.