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AI Is Changing Financial Planning
Aug 7, 2026
Financial planning has always been about more than numbers. The best advisers know that success comes from understanding people,...
My Career Change Into Personal Financial Planning
Aug 4, 2026
When I started the UC Berkeley Extension Professional Program in Personal Financial Planning, I thought I was entering a new field. But...
Post-Certificate, Expanded Autonomy
Aug 2, 2026
Three years after sharing his story with us, Alex Guidici has grown from a relatively new project manager into a construction...
Everything Is a Negotiation
Jul 6, 2026
At first glance, psychology and finance may seem like an unlikely combination. But for instructor Ricky Koo, the two disciplines have...
Mastering the Math Behind AI, Data Science
May 27, 2026
With a Ph.D. in mathematics and advanced studies spanning applied mathematics, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, physics and...
Master Calculus 2 With Confidence
May 22, 2026
Winnie Wong’s approach to teaching calculus isn’t just about solving equations. It’s about learning how to think.
Is a Career in Interior Design Right for Me?
May 22, 2026
If you’ve been thinking about making a career change into interior design, you’re not alone. Many students who enroll in our...
Clinical Research vs. Regulatory Affairs
Apr 27, 2026
So you’re interested in a career that mixes science, public impact and the life sciences. Two paths often come up: clinical research...
Teaching Real-World Communication Skills
Apr 17, 2026
With more than two decades in public service, Julia Jim brings deep expertise in leadership, program strategy and communication into the...