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:

Data Science Programming Browse all courses

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 cable tech basics and fundamentals.

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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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Professional Development

Cybersecurity Boot Camp

The Cybersecurity Boot Camp will help you earn the skills and credentials required to enter the cybersecurity workforce.

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Professional Development

CompTIA™ Security+ Certification Training

Securing this data is a key role in organizations of every size and type. This creates significant opportunities for professionals who can keep online data safe and private. The CompTIA Security+ certification is considered a global standard for validating cybersecurity skills.