Explore the resources below for support in accessing and developing your technical skills.
Getting Started Guides
Find additional resources and information in our Getting Started in Creative Projects Guide and Getting Started in Innovation & Entrepreneurship Guide
Where to Develop Programming & Coding Skills:
- D-LAB(link is external): Get training and receive one-on-one consulting for all things relating to research development, research design and data acquisition.
- CalNerds(link is external): Sign-up for intro to Python bootcamps focused on data types, structures, loops, libraries and functions.
- Data Science Discovery Program(link is external): Join a team of data science students to work on real-world projects with mentorship support. Or look for other data science projects on the Discovery Opportunities Database.
- Data Scholars(link is external): Scholars enrolled in Data 8 can participate in a small cohort experience to receive weekly workshops, dedicated office hours and advising.
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Data Science Workshops(link is external): Access an archive of recorded data science workshops from the College of Computing, Data Science and Society.
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Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS(link is external)): Explore the training options offered by BIDS to augment degree programs on computational research or machine learning.
Where to Develop Engineering Skills:
- Student Machine Shop(link is external): Services include: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, CNC Machining (Lathe and Mill), Water Jet Cutting, 3D, Scanning, Welding (MIG and TIG), Tube Bending, Compression and Tension testing, Heat Treating, and Hardness Testing.
- Cory Hall Machine Shop(link is external): Machines include precision conventional machines, CNC lathe and 5-Axis CNC mill, with the ability to produce very precise parts with tolerances to 0.001.
- R&D Machine Shop(link is external): Services provided include design, construction and maintenance of prototype research equipment.
Where to Get Technology Support:
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Student Technology Equity Program (STEP)(link is external): provides need-based loans of technology hardware to graduate, professional and undergraduate students at UC Berkeley.
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Library equipment lending(link is external): Check out laptops, cables, a projector and more from the library.
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Software and technology student discounts: Review the catalog of software(link is external) available to Berkeley students to download, and student discounts(link is external) on buying technological equipment.
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Student remote technology services(link is external): tech-related resources for remote education available to all graduate and undergraduate students.
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Student technology services(link is external): technology related resources, learning opportunities, events and more offered by Student Technology Resources.
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Library Guides(link is external): Explore library guides with information and resources on topics like Information & Data Science, Statistics or GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
