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Professional Development Programs

Professional development programs, seminar topics and academic short courses are generally made available to working professionals during the summer and can be customized, based on need, to allow the working professional an opportunity to learn from experts who will share their knowledge and the latest research being conducted at Rensselaer. Programs and courses can be personalized and offered in a short, intensive format, to minimize the time away from work.

Most workshops are designed to address the professional development needs of employees who are looking to learn new skills and stay competitive in their field.

Academic Short Courses
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Noncredit academic short courses offer working professionals the opportunity to learn from experts who will share their knowledge and the latest research being conducted at Rensselaer. Graduate students are also welcome to register for most courses. Courses are offered in a short, intensive format, to minimize the time away from work.

Examples of past Noncredit Academic Short Courses The following are some additional offerings of non-credit academic short courses Rensselaer can provide based on interest. Additional offerings can be developed and designated.

  • Biometrics and Security Personnel Verification and Identification
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
  • Reliability Engineering Data Analysis
  • Technical Writing for Engineers
  • Scientific Writing
  • Dam Safety and Maintenance
  • New Approaches to Storm Water Analysis
  • Land Surveying (Basic and Advanced)

Additional offerings of short courses can be designed to fit your educational and training needs. Contact Program Manager for Recruitment, Mike Gunther, at (518) 276-8351 or gunthm@rpi.edu for additional information.

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