Professional Development Courses

Explore the science, challenges, and innovations behind plastics recycling and sustainable polymer development. This course equips learners with a practical understanding of recycling technologies, biodegradable materials, and the future of sustainable plastics.

Master the fundamentals of supply chain management and learn how to align logistics strategies with business goals. This three-day asynchronous course equips engineers and operations professionals with practical tools to optimize capacity, inventory, and service levels for maximum efficiency.

Bridge the gap between engineering expertise and project execution with this hands-on course in Technical Project Management. Learn to lead complex technical initiatives with confidence, from strategic planning to project closure.

Learn to build powerful AI chatbots without needing to write code. This course empowers technical professionals to create, deploy, and optimize generative AI systems using Azure AI’s no-code tools.

Master the core principles of manufacturing system design and analysis to optimize flow, reduce waste, and boost performance. This course equips engineers with practical tools to evaluate production systems, balance lines, and drive continuous improvement..

Unlock the power of data to drive smarter decisions in engineering and industry. This hands-on course introduces engineers and technical professionals to the tools and methods needed to turn raw data into actionable insights. Using Python, participants will master data preparation, visualization, and advanced analytics techniques such as classification, clustering, and pattern mining. Building on this foundation, the course explores predictive modeling, anomaly detection, deep learning, failure event modeling, and time series forecasting. Designed with real-world applications in mind, the course emphasizes solving practical challenges in manufacturing, reliability, and quality control. Through interactive exercises and guided examples, participants will gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to apply analytics for improved performance, efficiency, and innovation in their organizations.

This course is the first in the Laser-Based Manufacturing Series and provides the foundational knowledge required for advanced study of laser processing technologies. Participants develop an understanding of laser operation, optics, beam behavior, safety, and the fundamental principles that govern laser-material interactions. Successful completion of this course is required before enrollment in Laser-Based Manufacturing II: Laser-Material Interactions or Laser-Based Manufacturing III: Synthesis & Projects.

Turn your ideas into reality with hands-on experience in rapid prototyping using CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, and more. This immersive course empowers participants to design, build, and test physical products—starting with a custom desk lamp and ending with their own DIY creations.

Hands-on supply chain analytics course focused on applying advanced data methods to real operations challenges, improving forecasting, planning, and decision-making.

Learn core supply chain principles for engineering, product development and manufacturing roles, and see how decisions affect cost, timing and performance.