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As an automotive industry professional, Alicia Ludwig shares her experience participating in the Connected & Automated Vehicles course.

Travel to the lively city of Ann Arbor and participate in an in-person Nexus certificate course this fall.

On September 28 and 29, Nexus will host the inaugural Women in Leadership conference. Attendees will connect, collaborate, and create with one another throughout this interactive event. Learn what you can expect.

Discover how manufacturing professionals learned to achieve operational excellence in the Lean Manufacturing certificate course.

Nexus Cybersecurity Bootcamp graduate Alejandra Hornak shares her experience as a tech support engineer at Barracuda Networks.

Production Manager Betty Gratopp has been at Zingerman’s Mail Order since the early days and has helped implement Lean processes. Learn about her journey.

Nexus recently launched its Scenario Planning for Urban Futures course, bringing together a diverse group of students both in person and online.

Are you ready to build your knowledge of mobility and transportation issues and solutions? Begin with a free trial from Michigan Engineering’s Foundations of Mobility online course.

Travel to the vibrant city of Ann Arbor and participate in an in-person Nexus certificate course this summer.

This inaugural event showcased presentations and panels, facility tours, product demonstrations, and a resource fair for engineering faculty and staff to build community and focus on important instructional topics.  

Explore Human-Computer Interaction and intelligent design in the Human Factors Engineering certificate course.

Experienced Lean practitioners Toni Benner and Elizabeth Aikman discuss the positive impact that Kata methodology can have on organizations.

May 8-9, 2023 • Engineering Education Innovation Days is a two-day, in-person event focused on community building and instructional topics pertinent to the College of Engineering community.

After earning an online master’s degree from the University of Michigan, Matthew Sheaffer decided to earn a Six Sigma certification online with Nexus.

What is Lean? And is it something that should matter to you? Learn how Nexus instructors view Lean thinking.

Two experienced Lean practitioners, Toni Benner and Elizabeth Aikman, lead the new Kata Mindset certificate course.

Join us in Ann Arbor for the inaugural Women in Leadership conference on September 28-29, 2023. The 2023 conference theme is ‘Connect. Collaborate. Create.’

Lean practitioners, Toni Benner and Elizabeth Aikman are launching a new 3-day process improvement course.

The University of Michigan’s College of Engineering was once again recognized as a top ten program in the nation.

Dr. Robert Goodspeed, U-M Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, is launching a brand new Urban Planning 3-day course.

Considering earning a certificate from the University of Michigan? Read about past learners’ experiences.

The Nexus IT team recently orchestrated the technology for the hybrid 2022 Michigan IT Symposium.

Nexus Cybersecurity Bootcamp Instructor Emad Nawasreh talks about how he uses his experience in the industry to teach and inspire his students.

By partnering with Nexus at Michigan Engineering, aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney offers its employees high-quality professional development—and in turn, the employees give back to the company.

Think ahead to your 2023 professional development and register for a short certificate course from the University of Michigan.

Nexus is launching a new urban planning short certificate course for professionals called Scenario Planning for Urban Futures.

Design a custom training and development program for your team with the University of Michigan’s expertise.

The Human Factors Engineering course returned to Ann Arbor in July for the 63rd year.

You can design a training program that fits your organization’s unique needs.

Nexus recently finalized a partnership with TalentSprint to offer Michigan Engineering courses to professionals abroad.

Alejandro shares how he implemented the knowledge from Lean Manufacturing in his role as a manufacturing manager in the irrigation systems industry.

Do you want to improve your leadership? A successful leader knows that a focus on continuous improvement is key.

Experience the benefits of Lean Product Development when you implement the tools and methodology in your organization.

Implementing Lean methodology in your organization can make a dramatic difference, especially in healthcare.

Whatever your continuous improvement goals, you can take the next steps and achieve them by earning a certificate from Nexus.

Learners in the Dynamics of Heavy Duty Trucks certificate course recently explored Mcity, the autonomous vehicle testing grounds on University of Michigan’s north campus.

When you’re ready to take charge and improve your processes, earning a Lean Manufacturing certificate is the first step.

Nexus Instructor and Lean Specialist Drew Locher talks about his experience with continuous improvement.

University of Michigan electric vehicle experts can teach you all that you need to know in this 3-day course.

Human Factors Engineering Instructor Sheryl Ulin talks about her experience working in the field of ergonomics.

Learn how to manage a reliability and warranty program in this new, 3-day course from the University of Michigan.

Nexus welcomes Chris LaBelle as the new Executive Director of Online & Professional Education.

You’ve decided to earn a distinguished credential from U-M—but how do you choose which Six Sigma certification is right for you?

Experience examples of Human Factors Engineering in action with these sample videos featuring expert instructors.

Video excerpts from the “Inspiring Transformation” series.

What is Six Sigma? Instructor Don Lynch explains what the methodology is and how it could help your business.

Lean Six Sigma Instructor Nicole Friedberg has maintained a focus on process improvement throughout her career.

Lean methodology is key to problem solving and offers tools that can help organizations in any industry grow and improve.

Nexus at Michigan Engineering offers certificates for professionals in many different industries and roles.

The University of Michigan (U-M) remains in the Top 10 for Best Online Graduate Programs from U.S. News & World Report.

Thinking about professional development in 2022? Earning a certificate from the University of Michigan can positively impact your career.

Nexus instructor Jd Marhevko knows that Lean thinking is essential for success in the manufacturing industry.

A group of physicians and administrators were able to overcome pandemic challenges with Lean Six Sigma tools from the Green Belt course.

When Ibrahim Dukulay first earned his Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, he didn’t intentionally set out on the path toward a Master Black Belt. More than a decade later, however, Ibrahim proudly achieved his Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification.

Nexus has provided professional training for Siemens Healthineers annually since 2000. However, a worldwide pandemic threatened to end that streak in 2020.

Current Lean Six Sigma Black Belt learner Anne Engler shares her experience with the Nexus Six Sigma Certification program.

Dr. Lola Eniola-Adefeso – Michigan Engineering’s new Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education – toured Nexus’ facilities and met with staff.

Recent Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp graduate Tracy Mohaidheen isn’t afraid of asking questions and diving into a new field.

Are you considering earning a Six Sigma certificate? Learn 5 benefits of Lean Six Sigma and how it can help your company.

Several cohorts have now graduated from the Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp presented by HackerU. Graduates are finding jobs in the fast-paced industry.

Team Nexus is pleased to announce the appointment of Interim Executive Director Dr. Patrick Hammett who took on the role on September 1.

Lean Healthcare instructor Kevin DeHority recently shared some of his thoughts with us about the value of Lean thinking in healthcare.

Lean Healthcare instructor Dr. Jack Billi recently shared some of his experiences and insights about the transformative five-day course.

Lean thinking has positively impacted Nexus instructor John Drogosz’s life. He wants to teach others how to use the methodology to improve their product development processes.

The U-M College of Engineering recently recognized Nexus team members for their excellent faculty support throughout the past year. The team ensured that faculty and students could teach and learn in an educational environment designed for their success throughout the pandemic.

Pat Hammett, PhD has received this year’s Jon R. and Beverly S. Holt Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award was announced by the College of Engineering on March 12, honoring Dr. Hammett for his extensive achievements as an instructor and educational leader.

The Michigan Law Journal of Law and Mobility is hosting it’s 2021 Conference virtually in co-sponsorship with the University of South Carolina School of Law. Panel events streaming Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mar 23 – Apr 8, 2021.

Diana E. Páez is a Senior Director of Grants & Partnerships at the William Davidson Institute (WDI). In this conversation, we discuss what led her to Nexus’ Foundations of Mobility online certificate and what she plans to do with her new knowledge.

University wins STEM grant to aid manufacturing cybersecurity.

Jason Casebolt is a Production System Quality Leader for The Boeing Company. In Pt. II of our Q&A, we discuss his drive for professional education and why continuous improvement runs in the family.

Jason Casebolt is a Production System Quality Leader for The Boeing Company. In Pt. II of our Q&A, we discuss his drive for professional education and why continuous improvement runs in the family.

In its 2021 rankings released this week, the U.S. News and World Report once again recognized the U-M College of Engineering among the nation’s top-10 Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs.

Building on a successful five-year collaboration with U-M faculty, the Toyota Research Institute will renew its research partnership with U-M for an additional five years, with projects funded up to $3M per year.

How can you stay up-to-date and responsive to the changing global market? New knowledge and skills go a long way. For those who learn more effectively in a live class setting, here are five key benefits to consider.

Dr. Hampshire covers the social and behavioral implications of mobility, including the intersection between transportation and economic mobility, urban sprawl and segregation, and transportation equity.

In this Q&A, Dr. Jim Sayer discusses the importance of mobility education and why Foundations of Mobility is the first program of its kind.

Grote Industries has worked with Nexus for several years to train their employees through custom programs designed for their company.