Short courses

Get smarter about the technologies that are changing the world, right now! Deepen your understanding and interest in cutting-edge technology, with Warrior TechSource, our series of online professional short courses. You may be an engineer seeking the latest findings and applications of technology, or a professional in law, health care, accounting, or business, who needs to understand technology trends. We are offering our programs on the Amesite platform in a moderated setting, enabling you to meaningfully interact with and learn alongside peers who will become part of your professional network. Wayne State students, alumni and non-WSU students are eligible to enroll. Each short course description outlines the course content, time commitment and learning objectives.

Self-paced courses

These six-week courses will allow you to learn about the latest findings and applications of technology trends. Offered completely online, you can connect with experts who will guide you and peers who will become a part of your professional network. Successful completion earns a certificate rom the Wayne State University College of Engineering.

Pricing

  Single course Bundle (all 4 courses)
Enrolled students and staff $99 $349
WSU alumni $149 $549
Other $199 $749

 

 

 

 


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Alumni testimonials

Ilyaas VaidThe top benefits of taking Autonomous Vehicles with WSU through Amesite are the ease of access and use; the opportunity to explore new topics and build my skills in an important new tech area; and, most importantly, the benefits to my job search! I have used the AVT course as a talking point in my job interviews, and now have a full-time position in AVT that I love!

Ilyaas Vaid, BSME '21
ADAS Validation Engineer
Hyundai Kia America Technical Center

Wanda GillespieThe Data Science Certificate Program from WSU, powered by Amesite, was terrific! I was able to learn Python in the first two weeks, and I use the skills I learned in my current job. The engagement with other students on the platform was easy to navigate and allowed us to share perspectives on the course content. I would love to take more courses with WSU through Amesite.

Wanda Gillespie, BSCS '16
Senior Systems Integrator
Wayne State University School of Medicine 

Course bundles

Industry 4.0

Individual courses

You may register for any individual course, or save by registering for the bundle of four.

Future infrastructure: Smart cities

Explore a new type of city through this introductory course on smart cities. Learn how existing cities are breathing new life into their infrastructure through:

  • examples of cities around the globe showing the concept, reality, and technologies of smart cities
  • underlying technologies that make smart cities possible, including the internet of things (IoT) and data management
  • the effects of using data in decision-making on participants such as government, business, and consumers


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Robotics for logistics and manufacturing

Discover the ever-changing role of robotics in manufacturing plants and facilities through this exploratory course covering a range of topics, including:

  • robot classification types, machines, and AI vision applications
  • economic, maintenance, and safety factors and their impact on automation
  • human-machine interaction and robot programming
     

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Smart manufacturing

Partner with this course on smart manufacturing to learn about combining cyber-physical teams and automated robots in the manufacturing setting. Participants will see how a mutually beneficial system can increase productivity through:

  • sensors, industrial robots, and control systems
  • AI applications in automation and machine vision, resulting in less errors and increased productivity and efficiency
  • case studies detailing what to do and what not to do within the new advancements
     

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Vehicle connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT)

Rise to the front of the technology landscape by advancing your knowledge into the essential enabler for autonomous transportation and connectivity. Learners will gain insight into:

  • Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communications like sensing and computing technologies
  • current network protocols, the role of 5G, and infrastructure requirements
  • V2X economics and impact on cities and smart cities
     

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Industry 4.0 bundle

Update your understanding of how the world of logistics and manufacturing works and is ever-evolving, as well as what cities and factories may look like in the future with all four courses in our Industry 4.0 bundle.

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Smart mobility

Individual courses

You may register for any individual course, or save by registering for the bundle of four.

Advanced battery systems for vehicles

Gain invaluable knowledge of advanced battery systems and innovation in mobility, which are essential for automotive future-readiness! Participants will gain actionable understanding and insights on:

  • the full breadth of energy storage systems, from batteries to fuel cells
  • deep understanding of battery construction, performance, and vehicle applications
  • trends in battery markets, designs, and applications, and an understanding of how storage is altering the future of automotive engineering
     

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Autonomous vehicle technologies

Advance your career by learning about the latest advancements within the field of autonomous vehicles, poised to transform the worlds of transportation, mobility, and technology. Participants will acquire valuable insight on: 

  • underlying technologies that enable AV development and deployment 
  • infrastructure, policy, and business factors and decisions, including forecast market segmentation  
  • regulatory requirements to implement the future of AVs - safety, environmental, and legal - and how they are changing
     

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Electric-drive vehicle technologies

Dig into the world of transportation and automobiles through this course focused on electric vehicles. The newest type of vehicle represents many advancements in the field and the future of the sector. Learn about topics such as:

  • technology components like batteries, controllers, and sensors
  • data collection and management, including infrastructure requirements and cooperation among all players in the EV world
  • the effects of EVs on other sectors, including the environment, traditional automobiles, policies, and regulation
     

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Future mobility models: Business and technology

Be on the cutting edge of the latest trend in mobility with this course covering Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Participants will gain an inside look into:

  • the landscape of MaaS, including technology, the abundance of data, and infrastructure growth   
  • consumer preferences and their evolvement, ride-sharing models, and how autonomous and connected vehicles affect this new sector (and how MaaS may advance the use of autonomous vehicles)
  • the economics and solutions of changing business models within transportation, along with policy impacts at state and national levels
     

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Smart mobility bundle

Take a ride into the transportation methods of the future and learn current capabilities and new trends involving moving people and goods with all four courses in our Smart mobility bundle.

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Technology

Individual courses

You may register for any individual course, or save by registering for the bundle of four.

The world of artificial intelligence

Gain actionable, professional know-how about the transformation of multiple industries by Artificial Intelligence – and AI’s transformation of the nature of work itself! Participants will gain usable knowledge on:

  • core AI technology, presented in an accessible and useful way to non-engineers and technical people alike
  • AI in social media, and how AI is an essential tool for successful engagement
  • infrastructure, policy, regulation, and privacy issues in AI, and key considerations in implementation
     

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Coding for gaming

Develop your coding and gaming skills through this course designed to provide both basics and advanced knowledge in one of the fastest-growing technology industries:

  • C++ introduction and game programming fundamentals are introduced as a foundation or a refresher
  • different aspects of coding, including arrays, functions, references, and more are shown in an easy-to-duplicate format
  • real-world application in the form of game case studies are covered for understanding of how to translate the skills introduced into practice
     

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Cryptocurrency: Blockchain, bitcoin, and NFTs

Be ready for the future of currency and finance with a comprehensive introduction to the newest finance sector: blockchain. Both first-time and seasoned users will find valuable information on:

  • introductions to the concept of cryptocurrency
  • how smart contracts, Bitcoin, and other blockchain fundamentals work
  • what NFTs are and how they are impacting not just cryptocurrency but the economy in general
     

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Data science

Advance your knowledge and hone your skills in the world of data science through this course, designed for both beginners and experienced users, that covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Python introduction or refresher, depending on your current skill level
  • advanced data types, databases, SQL, and data exploration techniques, including machine learning algorithms
     

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Technology bundle

Immerse yourself in the world of cutting-edge technology and gain a well-rounded perspective into computer science with all 4 courses in our Technology bundle.

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