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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~~ *$5,200 (*$1,000 Off Early-Bird Special Ends Oct. 11)

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* · In-person (*Partial scholarships available)

Next cohort: Nov 2-7, 2025

Emerging Technology Management

Innovate and Future-Proof Your Enterprise

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$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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$6,745 · UC Berkeley, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco

Next cohort: TBD

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

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

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Tsu-Jae King Liu

Dean, Berkeley Engineering

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Gregory La Blanc

Distinguished Teaching Fellow, Berkeley HAAS, Law, and EECS

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Ken Goldberg

Professor, Berkeley IEOR

Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Ambi Robotics

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Shomit Ghose

Partner, Clearvision Ventures 

Lecturer, Berkeley Engineering 

Adjunct Professor, USF

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Brandie Nonnecke

Director, CITRIS Policy Lab

Associate Research Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy

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Anca Dragan

Associate Professor, Berkeley EECS

Director of AI Safety and Alignment, Google DeepMind

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Marc Tarpenning

Co-Founder, Tesla

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Ali Ghodsi

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

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Gigi Wang

Founder and Berkeley Method Director, UC Berkeley

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Ion Stoica

Executive chairman, Databricks

Director, Sky Computing Lab

Professor, Berkeley Computer Science

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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

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Berkeley Emerging Tech Management Info Session

Aug 21, 2025

8:30 - 9:00 AM PT

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Insights

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Beyond ROI: Are We Using the Wrong Metric in Measuring AI Success?

By David Gallacher

A Response to MIT’s “95% AI Failure” Study MIT’s recent report claiming that 95% of generative AI projects fail to…

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…

The Missing Bridge: Why AI Leadership Skills Matter More Than Ever

By David Gallacher

Vinod Khosla’s recent insights about the future of work and AI’s transformative impact resonate deeply with what we’re seeing across industries today. His advice to Gen Z—to “optimize your career for flexibility, not a single profession”…

Engineer to Executive Starter Kit — Engineering Leadership Program

← Back to Resources Engineer to Executive Starter Kit A Practical Guide for Technical Leaders Navigating the Next Business Frontier Email Gate UC Berkeley Professional Education Enter your email to get this free resource TOC In…

News

Learn from the Billionaire Berkeley Professor Powering the Future of AI

Forbes recently profiled Ion Stoica — co-founder of Databricks and Anyscale — whose research and teaching have shaped some of the world’s most influential AI companies. Despite building billion-dollar ventures and chairing a $6M-a-year research lab funded by tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, Stoica chooses to stay in…

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…

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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…

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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.

Strategic Vision

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.