Professional Development Programs – Troy Campus

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.

Visit this link for a list of academic short courses. If you are looking for a specific program contact Program Manager for Recruitment Mike Gunther at 518-276-8351 or gunthm@rpi.edu.

Academic Short Courses

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. Courses may be specifically designed for your organization and can be offered in a short, intensive format, to minimize the time away from work.

Foundations of Leadership
Foundations of Leadership (FOL)® is a three-day leadership development workshop designed to assist the development of emerging leaders and managers by increasing their personal awareness, interpersonal effectiveness, and managerial abilities. FOL is offered by Rensselaer at Hartford under specific license from The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL®). Specifically, FOL examines the dynamics of leadership as they relate to influence, conflict management and goal setting. To achieve the greatest possible results, a number of different methods are employed. These include assessment questionnaires, well researched leadership models, experiential activities, "real-life" case studies, and one-to-one consultations.

For additional information and to register online visit: http://www.ewp.rpi.edu/hartford/rcpd/ccl/fol_new.html

Examples of Non Credit Academic Short Courses
Rensselaer is offering academic short courses from all five schools, Architecture, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, and Science. Customized programs can be created.

Below are some examples of other non credit academic short courses that we have scheduled this past year:

• Engineering project Management
• Introduction to CAD/CAM Technologies
• Solid State Lighting
• Biometrics and Security Personnel Verification and Identification
• Programs from the Center for Creative Leadership
• Personalized consultation and training for your company by Rensselaer's
• Archer Center
• Mechtronics with LabView
• Principles and Practice of Failure Analysis
• Reliability Engineering Data Analysis
• Technology transfer through international trade
• 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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