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Join us for exclusive access to Berkeley Engineering’s top faculty for a series of programs offered in Silicon Valley, online, and at UC Berkeley.

Explore a suite of high touch, certificated and technologist-oriented programs

$12,800 · Online

Next cohort: Aug 20 - Dec 10, 2025

Engineering Leadership Professional Program (ELPP) - Global Online

Broaden your leadership horizon in 5 months

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$6,200 · In-person

Next cohort: Oct 27-29, 2025

AI Leadership Accelerator

Transform Your Leadership with AI Strategy 3-Day Intensive at UC Berkeley

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$12,800 ($9,800 Early Bird until July 15) · In-person

Next cohort: Nov 2-7, 2025

Emerging Technology Management

Innovate and Future-Proof Your Enterprise

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$15,800 · In-person

Next cohort: Jan 21 - June 3, 2026

Engineering Leadership Professional Program (ELPP) – Silicon Valley

Track from Engineer to Leader

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$6,745 · Online

Next cohort: TBD Fall 2025

Venture Capital for Tech

Learn from Silicon Valley’s top VCs, and discover your path in venture capital in 3 days

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Meet the Minds Behind Our Programs

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Pieter Abbeel
Professor, Berkeley EECS
Co-Director, BAIR lab
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David Gallacher
David Gallacher
Ex Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations, T-Mobile
AI Leadership Accelerator →
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Tsu-Jae King Liu
Dean, Berkeley Engineering
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Gregory LaBlanc
Gregory La Blanc
Distinguished Teaching Fellow, Berkeley HAAS, Law, and EECS
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Emerging Tech Management →
Ken Goldberg
Ken Goldberg
Professor, Berkeley IEOR
Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Ambi Robotics
Emerging Tech Management →
Shomit Ghose
Shomit Ghose
Partner, Clearvision Ventures

Lecturer, Berkeley Engineering

Adjunct Professor, USF
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Brandie Nonnecke
Brandie Nonnecke
Director, CITRIS Policy Lab
Associate Research Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy
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Anca Dragan
Anca Dragan
Associate Professor, Berkeley EECS
Director of AI Safety and Alignment, Google DeepMind
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Marc Tarpenning
Marc Tarpenning
Co-Founder, Tesla
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Ali Ghodsi
Ali Ghodsi
CEO & Co-Founder, Databricks
Adjunct Professor, Berkeley EECS
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Gigi Wang
Gigi Wang
Founder and Berkeley Method Director,
UC Berkeley
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Ion Stoica
Ion Stoica
Executive chairman, Databricks
Director, Sky Computing Lab
Professor, Berkeley Computer Science
Engineering Leadership/Online →
Insights from world‑class leaders
Our instructors aren’t just professors—they’re active leaders at the forefront of industry and research. You’ll learn core concepts directly from our core team of Berkeley professors and industry founders, joined by guest lecturers from top institutions and Fortune 500 companies.
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Upcoming Webinars

Engineering Leadership Professional Program (ELPP) - Global Online Info Session

June 17, 2025 (Thursday)

12:30 AM - 1 PM PT

Limited Spots Available!

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Engineering Leadership Professional Program (ELPP) - Global Online Info Session

July 2, 2025 (Thursday)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM PT

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Blogs

ELPP Starter Kit 2

Engineer to Executive Starter Kit

A Practical Guide for Technical Leaders Navigating the Next Business Frontier

News

AI for Executives Faculty AI for C Suite Faculty Pieter Abbeel – AI Pioneer Director of Berkeley Robot Learning Lab Co-Director of the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence (BAIR) Lab Professor, Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) David Gallacher – Business Strategy Expert Industry Fellow, UC Berkeley College of Engineering, SCET Stuart Russell – AI Thought Leader Distinguished Professor, UC Berkeley Computer Science Smith-Zadeh Professor in Engineering Anca Dragan – Robotics & AI Researcher Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) Director of AI Safety and Alignment, Google DeepMind Ali Ghodsi – AI Entrepreneur CEO & Co-Founder, Databricks Adjunct Professor, UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) Brandie Nonnecke – AI Ethics Specialist Director, CITRIS Policy Lab Associate Research Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy Ion Stoica – Cloud Computing Innovator Executive Chairman, Databricks Director, Sky Computing Lab Professor, UC Berkeley Computer Science Dominique Shelton Leipzig – AI, Privacy & Cybersecurity Expert Partner, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice, Mayer Brown Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, NxtWork

Berkeley Engineering Launches AI Program for Execs

Berkeley, CA, Aug 27, 2024 — On November 11-12, 2024, Berkeley Engineering’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) will launch the AI for the C-Suite program, a premier executive education course designed to equip senior leaders with strategic insights into leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) within their organizations. This in-person…

Marc Tarpenning lectures in front of a classroom during a session of the UC Berkeley Engineering Leadership Professional Programs on Leadership

Innovation and Engineering Leadership with Marc Tarpenning, Co-Founder, Tesla Inc.

For over a decade, the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley has hosted the Engineering Leadership Professional Program (ELPP), which has helped more than 1,000 technical professionals hone their leadership skills and bring an innovative spirit to their firms.  On February 28, Marc Tarpenning (B.A. Computer…

“AI is the New Electricity”: Insights from Dr. Andrew Ng

AI luminary Andrew Ng recently shared his insights on the future of AI at a Berkeley event titled “How AI Will Change the World (for Good)” hosted by The House Fund with support from the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET). Ng, one of the world’s most respected AI…

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Find out why participants love our courses

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Fintech Startup, NY
"A powerful blend of practical frameworks and visionary thinking. It reshaped how I lead AI projects and communicate their value to stakeholders and my team. Such a great experience!"

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Product Director
Cloud Infrastructure, Middle East
“The ETM Week was amazing and beyond what I expected. This challenged me to think beyond my role and prepared me to lead global digital transformation with confidence and creativity."

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Senior Software Engineer
SaaS Company, Europe
"I loved the entire program. Balancing flexibility with intensity, the online format delivered real depth. I now approach innovation challenges with far more structure and insight."

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Engineering Manager
Robotics Startup, Asia-Pacific
“The live cases and leadership primers were transformative. I’ve already applied techniques in negotiation and product vision at work.”

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Technical Lead
Autonomous Systems, Bay Area
“The in-person energy was unmatched. Weekly sessions and group projects pushed me to grow as both a technologist and a strategic leader.”

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Director of Engineering
Hardware Products, TX
“"From design to scaling, the frameworks taught here changed how I communicate and lead cross-functional efforts. Truly career-defining.”

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Reveal the Berkeley Innovator Within

For 15+ years, Berkeley SCET Professional Programs have empowered technical professionals and executives to unlock their innovation potential.
Discover cutting-edge technology trends, enhance your leadership capabilities, and elevate both your career and organization.
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Master emerging technologies and transform challenges into competitive advantages.
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Drive organizational change and build high-performing teams that deliver results.
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Exchange insights and build lasting relationships with senior leaders from global tech giants.
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Turn cutting-edge frameworks into actionable strategies for your organization.

About SCET

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) is UC Berkeley’s premier hub for innovation and entrepreneurship education. Established in 2005 within the College of Engineering, SCET empowers students, professionals, and global partners to develop the skills and mindset necessary to innovate, commercialize technology, and lead in the global economy. Through its award-winning Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship, SCET offers experiential learning that combines technical expertise with entrepreneurial acumen.
Startup Semester provides international students the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at UC Berkeley. The program emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, leadership and hands-on venture-building.

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Looking to expand your innovation journey?
SCET offers a variety of programs tailored for students and aspiring entrepreneurs:
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