UC Berkeley Startup Studio: Making World-Class Entrepreneurship Education Accessible to All
Berkeley, CA – February 24, 2025 – Entrepreneurship is a powerful force for economic mobility and social impact, yet access to world-class education in this field has often been limited. The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley is changing that with the launch of UC Berkeley Startup Studio, a new suite of affordable, live online courses open to anyone, anywhere in the world.
“Berkeley has always been about pushing boundaries and making a real-world impact,” said Ken Singer, managing director & chief learning officer of SCET. “With UC Berkeley Startup Studio, we’re not just teaching entrepreneurship—we’re democratizing access to it. These courses are practical, hands-on, and built for doers. Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling a business, or testing an idea, our goal is to empower communities with the skills, strategies, and connections to make it happen.”
Taught by industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs, these courses go beyond theory, offering real-world, actionable instruction for startup founders, business owners, and side hustlers. UC Berkeley Startup Studio reaffirms UC Berkeley’s commitment to public service by making its entrepreneurial expertise accessible to all—bridging the gap between knowledge and opportunity.
Upcoming Courses – Spring 2025 Cohort
The first cohort of UC Berkeley Startup Studio features courses tailored to today’s most pressing entrepreneurial challenges:
- Startup Growth Marketing Bootcamp – Master the strategies that drive customer acquisition and revenue.
- Gen-AI Bootcamp – Leverage generative AI to launch your product quickly with little or no code.
- Zero to Hero Solopreneur Launchpad – Make a living on your own terms: from ideation to lead generation and sales automation.
- AI Go-To-Market: The New Rules of Engagement – Build and sell AI-driven products in today’s evolving landscape.
- Intellectual Property and Legal Essentials for Innovators – Protect your ideas, structure your company, and fund your venture, including a session on the ‘Venture Capital Playbook.’
- How to Build an Agency to $10K/Month – Develop a scalable consulting or agency business.
Participants who complete a course will receive a Certificate of Completion from UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering, providing valuable credentials to enhance their careers. They can also showcase their achievement with a UC Berkeley Startup Studio digital badge on LinkedIn, signaling their expertise to employers, investors, and their professional network.
Why Berkeley? A Legacy of Impact
UC Berkeley has long been a leader in innovation education, with alumni founding some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Intel, Tesla, and DoorDash. Located in the heart of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, Berkeley’s unique mix of world-class academics, a culture of open-minded innovation, and deep entrepreneurial networks recently earned it the #1 ranking for startup creation by PitchBook.
At the core of Berkeley’s innovation ecosystem is SCET, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. SCET pioneered the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship (BMoE), a hands-on approach that blends inductive learning, entrepreneurial mindsets, journey-based education, and network-building. Previously, this award-winning instruction was only available to Berkeley students and executives. With UC Berkeley Startup Studio, SCET is expanding its impact beyond campus, ensuring that everyone—regardless of background or location—has access to the tools to turn their ideas into reality.
Special Launch Offer
To celebrate the launch of Berkeley Startup Studio, SCET is offering a 10% discount on all courses. (Use code STARTUPSTUDIO in the ‘ID CODE’ box at registration. Offer valid through March 3, 2025.)
- For course information and enrollment, visit startupstudio.berkeley.edu.
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About SCET
The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) is UC Berkeley’s premier center for innovation and entrepreneurship education. Part of the College of Engineering, SCET develops future founders, industry leaders, and changemakers through cutting-edge programs, courses, and global partnerships.
Media Contact:
Keith McAleer
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