Industry Solutions
Providing education and training to companies and individuals based on specific industry has become an integral part of today’s learning environment, and WPI is a recognized leader in providing this education.With industries such as medical, power and defense growing by leaps and bounds it is essential for employees in these fields to get the training they need to develop or refresh skills and knowledge as it relates to their specific job function.
Education at YOUR Corporate Site
Working all day, making time for your family, and trying to pursue an education can be very difficult. WPI brings the programs to you. Working with the same faculty and curriculum as our prestigious campus courses, we deliver programs in Graduate Master of Science degree, Graduate Certificate, Undergraduate Certificates, Technical Short Courses and Professional Workshops. Course selections are done by the company, collaborating with our development specialists and faculty, to ensure the program meets the specific goals of your organization.
Flexible Programs and Delivery Options to Meet Your Needs
Below are some of the industry-specific and outreach location certificate programs currently offered by WPI Corporate and Professional Education. Open Enrollment programs can also be offered at your corporate site if you have a number of employees who would like to participate. We also have open enrollment programs in outreaching locations for a variety of credit programs. We are open to your ideas and suggestions for new industry related programs and encourage you to discuss your ideas and needs with us. Please contact us at 508-831-5517 or cpe@wpi.edu for more information.
Advanced Digital Design and Test
ONLINE graduate course series - next course starts June 9
Electrical Engineering Graduate Program
in Newport, RI
Materials Process Engineering
ONLINE Graduate Master's Degree Program - starts in Fall, 2008
Operations Management Graduate Certificate
Customized curriculum, delivery at YOUR corporate site
UTC Employees
WPI has developed six customized graduate degree programs available exclusively for UTC employees. Each program has a dedicated web page providing additional details. Note that we will be hosting free webinars in May for each of these programs. Dates, times and registration information is posted on each page.
Defense Industry
WPI Corporate and Professional Education has been providing education in the defense industry for decades. Our mission is to combine the best, most relevant elements of our campus-based program to provide educational solutions tailored to meet the needs of specific organizations. The result is a comprehensive array of programs and subject matter designed to help companies make the most of their human capital.
The needs of the defense industry are unique in their structure and stringent quality control requirements. Drawing upon an extensive pool of resources, including faculty and industry experts with a wealth of real-world experience, WPI excels in developing customized programs to meet YOUR needs.
High Tech Industry
Staying abreast of the accelerating speed of technology is critical in today’s business environments. Numerous software tool sets, heterogeneous equipment, multiple operating systems and service level agreements which give it all purpose equate to a degree of complexity that demands new levels of knowledge. It isn’t easy to keep current on the latest innovations and remain competitive. WPI Corporate and Professional Education programs allow professionals to pursue meaningful education that will provide the insight and confidence to look at your existing position in a new light.
Life Science Industry
A variety of curriculums are available in the biotechnology programs including bioprocessing and bioscience regulations. There is also a wide range of disciplines such as pharmaceutical regulations, biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, and management. Short workshops and full master's degrees are available through open enrollment and customized corporate delivered curriculum. Learn more about how these solutions line up with the needs of your organization, or for you as an individual. The life science arena is growing rapidly, and having up-to-date skills and knowledge are essential to remain competitive.
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing engineers are the “integrators” of all disciplines and the “problem solvers” in today’s global manufacturing economy. WPI programs in manufacturing provide the opportunity for students to study current manufacturing techniques while allowing each student the flexibility to customize their educational program. The program's intention is to build a solid and broad foundation in manufacturing theories and practices, with customized course selection to allow for concentrated study in a selected specialty.
Utility Industry
Today’s utility industry offers significant opportunity for those prepared to take on exciting new challenges. To manage complex projects, offer inventive solutions to customer problems, and provide stringent quality control, employees need a broad base of knowledge as well as strong communications and management skills. At WPI, we understand the needs of working utility specialist. Our fields of study are designed to enhance your team’s competitive edge by incorporating a wide range of topics into a cohesive education program.
Additional Programs – Corporate Delivery
Please visit our Graduate and Undergraduate Credit Programs webpage for details about additional credit programs available for corporate delivery.
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