Online Professional Development Courses & Trainings

Are you looking to build on your existing skills, acquire new knowledge, or earn a certificate or badge? WPI offers micro courses and programs that could help you to:

Stand out to land that next promotion.
Stay current on the latest technologies.

Explore a new career before committing to a degree program.

You’ll get the resources, support, and innovative education that WPI is known for. Upon completion of some of our courses, you’ll earn digital badges that you can use to promote your skills and expertise.

Some of our courses are self-paced and some need to be taken during a certain timeframe. Either way, the flexibility of the courses will help you stay on track.

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Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering Awareness and Architecture Digital Badge Programs

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Biotechnology

Understand process steps for in biotechnology with our introductory micro-courses

Biomanufacturing Processing Bioinformatics

System Dynamics & Modeling

Learn about system dynamics modeling in a series of micro-foundational courses.

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Business

Build your business skills to advance your career or advance your current skillset. Explore the areas of:

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Computer Science

Prepare for a career in software or web development. Explore the areas of:

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Information Technology

Start or advance your career in information technology. Explore the areas of:

Cloud Computing Cybersecurity Networking Security Browse all courses

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Industry-Specific Programs

Learn about customized, industry-specific professional development programs

Cable Tech AI for Lawyers DRiving Automotive Industry WorkForce Transformation (DRIFT)

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Cannabis Certificate Programs

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Refresher Courses

Revisit concepts in statistics, calculus, and other topics.

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In partnership with Quality Support Group (QSG).

We are thrilled to offer high-value professional training programs for industry professionals.

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[Featured] Professional Development Opportunities

DRIFT: WPI Training Program to Strengthen Cybersecurity and AI in the U.S. Automotive Industry.

Funded by a grant from the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C), the “DRiving Automotive Industry WorkForce Transformation (DRIFT): Excellence and Innovation in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence” program, or DRIFT, will offer workshops, tutorials, modules, to automotive industry professionals to improve their skills in cybersecurity and AI.

This convenient, online workshop is aimed to drive the U.S. automotive industry forward, while maintaining competitiveness, enhancing vehicle safety, and securing critical infrastructure.

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More WPI Educational Offerings

Explore our 50+ science, engineering and business programs offered both online and on campus.

Collaborate with us to customize courses and programs for your employees, helping your company meet its innovation and business goals.

Inspire your PreK-12+ students in STEM by taking our STEM professional development workshops.

Expand your knowledge and hone your hands-on skills in our pilot-scale biomanufacturing facility.