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    Technical professionals worldwide come to courses offered by MIT Professional Education — Short Programs to gain crucial knowledge and take back applicable skills to their organizations. Short Programs participants learn from renowned MIT faculty who are leaders in their fields, from biotechnology to energy to systems engineering. Spend five days studying controlled-release drug delivery with the biomedical engineering professor who invented it or learn about the latest radar technology by building and testing your own imaging radar system.

     

    Short Programs attendees come from across the U.S. and around the world. Approximately 30% are international and 20% come from New England. Most are mid-career technical, scientific, business, and government professionals in their 20s through 50s and beyond who wish to advance their careers.

     

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

& PHARMACEUTICALS

Fermentation, Downstream Processing, Biotherapeutics, Controlled Release, Cardio Medical Devices, Agriculture

 

Advances in bio-related technologies have not only extended the average length of the human lifespan but also enriched our quality of living, whether exploring ways to feed a rapidly growing global population or engineering drugs that deliver the precise dose of medication at exactly the right times. Our courses will broaden your understanding of this diverse and ever-evolving field.

 

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DATA MODELING & ANALYSIS

Machine Learning, Analytics, Data Models, Discrete Choice, Regression, People Analytics, Transportation Networks, Experiment Design

 

The power of data to transform your organization is only limited by your ability to understand and act on it. Our courses give you the data modeling tools and methodologies to empower you to make sense of and create value from your large data sets across a broad range of industries and disciplines.

 

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DESIGN &  MANUFACTURING

Additive Manufacturing, Product Design, Product Families, Electric Motor Design, CAD, Materials Science, Friction Studies, Lubrication, Motion Studies

 

Innovative design and manufacturing methodologies can distinguish a best-selling product from its competitors. You need targeted strategies to reduce product time to market while adapting the latest materials, processes, and technologies that are currently transforming industries worldwide. Our courses are designed for cross-industry applicability to expand your insights into these critical functions.

 

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INNOVATION

Disruptive Technologies, Invention, Creative Thinking & Analysis, Design Thinking, Organizational Change, Agriculture, Imaging Technology, Product Design

 

Recognizing the need for innovation within your organization can be easy to miss and difficult to sustain, and yet rapid innovation is disrupting and unseating incumbent products and giants of industry every year. Our courses will delve beyond the buzzword to teach you how to cultivate an innovative atmosphere and make informed decisions within your organization.

 

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LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION

Emerging Leaders, Team Leadership, Professional Communications, Crisis Management, Business Resiliency

 

Discover the ways you can influence, motivate, and guide your team to success, whether it’s to complete a major project or calmly manage others during times of crisis. These courses are designed to help you develop effective communication techniques for any audience and understand your personal leadership style to overcome challenges and achieve your career goals.

 

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ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY

Nuclear Power, Thermodynamics, Climate Change, Urban Design, Life Cycle Assessment, Reusable Materials

 

A growing global population and finite resources means we need to start adopting environmentally and socially responsible business practices, operations, and policies. Our courses give you a deep knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and indisputable science to create practical, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions for your organization.

 

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