Professional Development Courses

Preserve cultural heritage with precision and efficiency in diverse environments. Master the art of creating optimal conditions for material conservation in museums, libraries, and archives.

This course gives engineers and project managers the tools to confidently develop, evaluate, and defend construction budgets and cost estimates. Learn how to anticipate cost drivers, manage change, and align financial planning with technical project execution.

Learn how to safely and effectively interconnect Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to the electric grid while navigating the complexities of grid modernization. This course equips engineers with the technical knowledge and strategic insight needed to support a resilient, efficient, and future-ready power system.

Build and evaluate the machine learning models behind modern AI. Regression, classification, neural network principles, and how to tell whether a model generalizes.

This course serves as Module II of the Laser-Based Manufacturing Series, building upon the foundational concepts introduced in Module A: Fundamentals of Laser-Based Manufacturing. Participants explore the physical principles governing how laser energy interacts with materials and how these interactions influence process performance, product quality, and manufacturing outcomes. Successful completion of Module I is required.

This hands-on course demystifies soil behavior for non-specialists, giving engineers and technicians the confidence to select tests, interpret reports, and apply soil principles in real-world projects. Learn how soil strength, settlement, and permeability impact your designs—and how to manage them effectively.

This course will introduce non-nuclear engineers and non-engineering professionals working within nuclear operations to key concepts from nuclear engineering, preparing them for opportunities in this sector without a nuclear engineering degree. Topics will include fundamental concepts in modern physics, reactor core analysis, reactor safety, radiation protection, safety culture, and nuclear fuel cycles. After successfully completing this course, students will be better prepared to apply their engineering and industry expertise to challenges within the nuclear energy sector. This course will align with the learning outcomes of the American Nuclear Society's Certified Nuclear Professional program and supports those interested in preparing for the certification exam.