Online Certifications & Short Courses

Certification in Applied Aeronautics and Design

The Certification in Applied Aeronautics and Design (CAAD) is a 4-course program aimed at practicing engineers seeking to increase their skills and knowledge in applied aeronautics. Learn more! 

Certification in Practice of Data Analytics

Obtain a better understanding of the fundamentals of data analytics, data mining, and statistical methods to extract meaning from large datasets, and strategic decision-making applications. Learn more!

Certification in Radiological Engineering and Health Physics

The Certification in Radiological Engineering and Health Physics (REHP) is a workforce development program for practicing engineers who are seeking to increase their skills and knowledge in the field of radiological engineering and health physics. Learn more! 

Coding Boot Camp

The Coding Boot Camp is geared toward adult learners and working professionals and offers a 24-week, part-time program or a 12-week, full-time program. The Coding Boot Camp teaches front-end and back-end skills necessary to become a proficient full-stack developer in an engaging online format, including live instruction with industry professionals, webinars with tech employers, and asynchronous coursework with 24/7 access to tutoring help. Learn more!

Corrosion: Fundamentals and Experimental Methods 

The course will cover the fundamentals of corrosion and various electrochemical techniques. Lectures and laboratories will be used to illustrate how electrochemical techniques are applied, when they should be used, and how the various techniques can be integrated to solve complex problems. The course will be useful for people entering the corrosion field and for professionals looking for a refresher course. Learn more!

Cybersecurity Boot Camp

The 24-week Ohio State University Cybersecurity Boot Camp is a challenging, part-time program that takes a multidisciplinary approach to attain proficiency in IT, networking, and modern information security. Learn more!

Data Analytics Boot Camp

This intensive 24-week online program is fast-paced and focused on the technical skills needed to solve real-world data problems. Throughout the course, you will gain proficiency in numerous in-demand technologies, including Excel, Python, JavaScript, SQL Databases, Tableau, Machine Learning, and more. Learn more!

Practitioners Guide for Structural Analysis with FEA

Practitioners Guide for Structural Analysis with FEA is an online, non-credit course using a hands-on method to teach students how to generate, process and validate linear structural models using commercial Finite Element Analysis packages. Learn more! 

Green Building Methods

Learn about green building methods, techniques and practices and how they can be applied to planning practice. This course focuses on concepts associated with Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design®, (LEED®), that recognizes building practices that save money, reduce water consumption, improve indoor air quality, make better material choices, and overall have less negative impacts to the environment. Learn more!

Lean Product Development 

In today’s competitive design and manufacturing environment, product specialists, manufacturing system specialists, suppliers, and even people building the vehicles are collaborating from the earliest possible point in the program. A lean product-process development framework leverages a deep understanding of how the work actually gets done to identify key interdependencies in order to effectively integrate work across functions and achieve an exceptional degree of concurrency. Learn more! 

MATLAB Programming for Engineers

MATLAB is widely used in industry for data analysis, simulation and other areas of engineering computation, but it is typically not covered in academic coursework or online courses beyond an introductory level. The “MATLAB Programming for Engineering” course provides working engineers with the in-depth knowledge of the MATLAB programming language and built-in numerical analysis capabilities needed to solve real engineering problems. This course is intended for practicing engineers who want to use MATLAB as a practical problem solving tool. Learn more!

Municipal Planning & Zoning Fundamentals

Municipal Planning and Zoning Fundamentals introduces students to city planning concepts, municipal governance, and public service. Offered by the City and Regional Planning Program at The Ohio State University, this training prepares local leaders to guide their municipalities and promote civil discourse in their communities. Learn more!

On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy

On The Scope – A Masterclass in Practical Scanning Electron Microscopy is a training program covering the fundamentals of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) operation. The program is provided by The Ohio State University Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS), a unique facility containing more than $40 million in electron microscopes, expert technical staff, and a state-of-the-art digital theater. Learn more! 

Remote Pilot Exam Prep Training

The Remote Pilot Exam Prep Training course is a workforce development program designed for individuals who want to either earn their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate or simply gain new knowledge in order to operate their small unmanned aerial vehicle (sUAS) with more confidence. This course will prepare participants to take the FAA Remote Pilot written test. Learn more!

UX/UI Boot Camp 

The 24-week UX/UI Boot Camp is a challenging, part-time program that takes a multidisciplinary approach to attaining proficiency in design thinking, product management, user interface design, and web design. Learn more!