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Explore our professional education portfolio of career-defining courses, programs, and certifications.
Courses - Are units of teaching for a subject with a finite length of anywhere from 2-days to 15-weeks, but no academic credit.
Modules - Are online asynchronous short-courses 4-8 hours in length with a 60 day window to complete. A digital badge is awarded upon completion of a module.
Specializations - Are specific sets of modules (e.g., four completed modules equals a specialization).
Bootcamps - 15-week intensive programs that take individuals with little to no experience and transform them into job-ready, fully qualified professionals.
Webinars - Join us for industry discussions, meet faculty, and get upcoming course previews from Nexus instructors, staff, and guest speakers.
Conferences - Large group multi-day engineering and leadership events designed, built, and hosted locally by Nexus in Ann Arbor, MI.
Certification - Certified by the University of Michigan. Complete non-credit course with assessments (e.g., graded exercises) and demonstrate knowledge via application of course content to industry project/practicum.
Certificate of Completion - Complete non-credit course with in-class activities/learner checks (participation confirmed by instructor).
Certificate of Achievement - Complete non-credit course with assessments (e.g., multiple choice tests, or final course exam, or instructor provided case study, last day or post class).
Digital Badge - Portable learner record of progress toward a certificate or certification credential.
Online - Delivered 100% online in an asynchronous, self-paced format, sometimes with optional live-remote sessions.
Remote-Live - Delivered synchronously through video conferencing (e.g., Zoom).
In-Person - Delivered in a live, classroom setting in Ann Arbor or another specific location.
Hyflex (Multi-Modal Choice) - Learners choose one or more modes (online, remote-live, blended, in-person) based on their preferred learning styles and are in a class with others using varying modalities.
Custom - Customize a Nexus course to fit your team’s needs. This can be delivered in-person at your location or a Nexus facility, remote-live, online, or through a blend of modes (e.g., asynchronous online with remote-live check-in sessions).
FEATURED PROGRAMS & DISCOUNTS
Computational Machine Learning for Scientists and Engineers
Online
Machine learning can change the way that we tackle problems and see the world. The scientists and engineers who work in machine learning and AI require a very specific skill set. In these roles, experts need to understand, train, design, and deploy machine learning algorithms.
Construction Engineering & Management
Online
Building a career in the rapidly growing construction industry demands specialized knowledge in construction engineering and management. The global demand for skilled construction managers is on the rise. Our Construction Engineering and Management certificate equips you with the necessary skills to meet this demand.
Foundations in Project Management
Online
Project management isn’t just for project management professionals. People in almost any role in any industry will encounter projects at various points in their careers. With a methodical way to organize people, resources, and work, you can achieve your goals and meet project requirements.