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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.

Executive Programs for Senior Leaders

High touch, certificated and technologist-oriented programs

$15,800 · In-person in Silicon Valley (Sunnyvale)

Next cohort: Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 PM Jan 21 - June 3, 2026

Engineering Leadership Professional Program (ELPP) – Silicon Valley

Track from Engineer to Leader

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$6,200 $5,550 · In-person

Next cohort: Apr 13 - Apr 15, 2026

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AI Leadership Accelerator

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

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$12,800 · Online

Next cohort: Aug 19 - Dec 9, 2026

Engineering Leadership Professional Program (ELPP) - Global Online

Broaden your leadership horizon in 5 months

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$10,800* · In-person (*Partial scholarships available)

Next cohort: Nov 1 - Nov 6, 2026

Emerging Technology Management

Innovate and Future-Proof Your Enterprise

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$5,700 · UC Berkeley, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco

Next cohort: May 18-20, 9-5 p.m.

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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Microcourses for Working Professionals

Essential skills for the next generation of leaders

Becoming a CTO:  A Practical Field Guide

$1,200 · Online

Next cohort: Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 14
6:00-7:45 p.m. PT

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Becoming a CTO:  A Practical Field Guide

If you don’t know to operate like a CTO, you will end up working for someone who does

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The AI-Forward Professional:  How Top Performers Win With AI

$1,200 · Online

Next cohort: Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29, May 6, May 13
6:00-7:30 p.m. PT

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The AI-Forward Professional:  How Top Performers Win With AI

Thousands are losing their jobs to AI, but there is a small group that is rising faster than ever

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Meet the Minds Behind Our Programs

Pieter Abbeel

Professor, Berkeley EECS

Co-Director, BAIR lab

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David Gallacher

Ex Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations, T-Mobile

AI Leadership Accelerator →

Tsu-Jae King Liu

Dean Emeritus, Berkeley Engineering

President, National Academy of Engineering

Emerging Tech Management →

Gregory La Blanc

Distinguished Teaching Fellow, Berkeley Haas, Law, and EECS

Venture Capital for Tech →

Emerging Tech Management →

Ken Goldberg

Professor, Berkeley IEOR

Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Ambi Robotics

AI Leadership Accelerator →

Shomit Ghose

Partner, Clearvision Ventures 

Lecturer, Berkeley Engineering 

Adjunct Professor, USF

Engineering Leadership/SV →

Brandie Nonnecke

Director, CITRIS Policy Lab

Associate Research Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy

AI Leadership Accelerator →

Anca Dragan

Associate Professor, Berkeley EECS

Director of AI Safety and Alignment, Google DeepMind

AI Leadership Accelerator →

Marc Tarpenning

Co-Founder, Tesla

Engineering Leadership/SV →

Ali Ghodsi

CEO & Co-Founder, Databricks
Adjunct Professor, Berkeley EECS

AI Leadership Accelerator →

Gigi Wang

Founder and Berkeley Method Director, UC Berkeley

Engineering Leadership/Online →

Ion Stoica

Executive chairman, Databricks

Director, Sky Computing Lab

Professor, Berkeley Computer Science

AI Leadership Accelerator →

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.

Recent Webinars

Berkeley AI Leadership Accelerator
Information Session

Sept 9, 2025

10:30 - 11:00 AM PT

Limited Spots Available!

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Berkeley Emerging Tech Management
Information Session

Aug 21, 2025

8:30 - 9:00 AM PT

Limited Spots Available!

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Insights

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Revisited: Agentic AI, Chain-of-Thought & Emergent Misalignment

By Shomit Ghose

“I have been doomed to such a dreadful shipwreck: that man is not truly one, but truly two.” The Strange…

News

UC Berkeley Engineering Announces “The AI-Forward Professional” Microcourse to Help Working Professionals Outpace the AI Displacement Gap

New five-week intensive focuses on “builder-first” productivity, allowing non-technical professionals to design AI workflows and build functional applications without coding. BERKELEY, CA — February 1, 2026 — The UC Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) today unveiled its latest executive education offering, The AI-Forward Professional. This five-week online…

UC Berkeley Engineering Launches “Becoming a CTO” Program to Bridge the Gap Between Technical Excellence and Executive Leadership

New five-week “Practical Field Guide” microcourse provides senior engineers and technical founders with a proven operating system for the C-suite. BERKELEY, CA — February 1, 2026 — The UC Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) today announced the launch of Becoming a CTO: A Practical Field Guide, an…

How UC scientists are putting AI to the test

Nervous about artificial intelligence? You’re not alone: half of Americans now say they’re more concerned than excited about the ways AI is changing daily life. But most people surveyed also recognize that AI is changing some things for the better. Take science: with its ability to detect never-before-seen patterns in complex systems, AI is speeding the search for everything from new medicines to new galaxies.

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Find out why participants love our courses

Chief Data Officer

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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Strategic Vision

Master emerging technologies and transform challenges into competitive advantages.

Leadership Impact

Drive organizational change and build high-performing teams that deliver results.

Elite Network

Exchange insights and build lasting relationships with senior leaders from global tech giants.

Immediate Results

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.