Advanced Manufacturing and Workplace Preparation
Explore advanced manufacturing techniques and methodologies including six sigma and Industry 4.0 principles.
Explore MSU Denver’s self-paced online university courses designed for professional development and as prerequisite programs for various degree pathways. These short courses work as standalone education or as building blocks toward a certificate or degree. They’re affordable and can boost your resume immediately. Each course offers academic growth opportunities and opens doors to possible opportunities in career advancement. Once you successfully complete the course, you can immediately enter the workforce with a digital badge showcasing your new skills learned. This digital badge represents your expertise and enhances your resume. This unique feature ensures a smooth transition from standalone education to a structured degree pathway.
Additionally, you have the option to convert the course to credit, seamlessly continuing your educational journey toward a certificate or MSU Denver certificate or degree program.
All courses are taught by highly recognized industry experts, are eight weeks long, self-paced, and completely online. You’re on-ramp to a new passion, career, or academic success.
Last day to register is March 1.
All courses are just eight weeks long, entirely online, and self-paced.
Receive a personal advising session with an industry leader.
You will enhance your resume with critical skills.
All courses are $395.
Explore advanced manufacturing techniques and methodologies including six sigma and Industry 4.0 principles.
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Spring 2024
Fall 2024 (subject to change)
Each course works as standalone education or has different career and academic pathways. Once you successfully complete the course, you can immediately enter the workforce with newly learned skills. Or you can convert the course to three credits and continue to an MSU Denver certificate or degree.
You will receive a digital badge embedded with the competencies learned. You can include this badge on your resume, LinkedIn page, portfolio, or share it with an employer. Students will also receive a certificate of completion.
Through a grant from the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), the Credit-By-Exam (CBE) cost for Career Launchpad is covered for all eligible students through June 30, 2024. Eligibility is based on completing the course and instructor approval.
(Note: The cost of the course is still paid by the student, this grant covers the additional cost of the CBE if the student chooses to convert to credit.)
Phone: 303-615-1234
Office Location:
Jordan Student Success Building
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Auraria Campus
Mailing Address:
MSU Denver
Innovative and Lifelong Learning
P.O. Box 173362
Campus Box 6
Denver, CO 80217-3362