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Learn to apply the latest advancements and industry insights to real-world challenges

Whether you're an individual seeking career advancement or an organization aiming for excellence, our training equips you with tools to help you succeed. We offer multiple certifications in operational excellence, project management, and more! Programs are offered multiple times throughout the year by renowned ASU Engineering faculty and industry experts, providing you with a meaningful, industry-recognized certification with the backing of the top provider of tech and engineering talent in the US.

Stackable Microcredentials

Stackable Microcredentials are a cutting-edge approach to learning designed to align your skills with the dynamic needs of today's workforce. Taught by ASU faculty and industry experts, stackable microcredentials offer flexible and targeted learning in emerging technologies including smart manufacturing, robotics, and automation.

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Earn the full badge within a topic area by completing four micro-badges within an approved sequence. Badges are offered across many topic areas, aligned to the needs of industry.

 

Micro-badge

Earn a micro-badge by successfully completing one short course and assessment, typically requiring 10 hours of instruction alongside 5–10 hours of additional study. Micro-badges are offered at four distinct levels, culminating with experiential learning activities to ensure you can apply the skills you gain. 

Microcontroller Applications: Programming and Electrical Basics to Integration

Unlock the potential of microcontrollers in our comprehensive Microcontroller Applications badge, mastering essential skills such as integrating electrical components, programming for practical applications, utilizing sensors and actuators, and designing real-world assistive technology solutions.

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 Take one micro-badge or complete all four to earn the badge!

Earn the badge and gain the ability to:

  • Identify and utilize basic electrical components and integrate them into a simulated microcontroller system
  • Using loops, if-else logic, and basic troubleshooting feedback, program a microcontroller for simple practical applications
  • Utilize servos, DC motors, linear actuators, and both analog and digital sensors to add more intelligence to microcontroller applications
  • Design a solution to a real-world assistive technology need using microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators

Introduction to Microcontrollers and Electronics

Cover foundational electrical concepts, circuit assembly, and an introduction to microcontrollers, essential for integrating them into electronic systems
 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Simulate basic electrical circuits  
    • Understand the usages of microcontrollers and integrate them into electrical circuits 

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Microcontroller Programming Basics

Master the fundamentals of microcontroller programming through structured modules covering program structure, flowchart representation, logic and loops, and debugging techniques.
 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Demonstrate the appropriate solutions to use various coding elements in microcontroller applications 
    • Effectively use debugging tools to fix defective code

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Microcontroller Sensors and Actuators

Delve into microcontroller sensors and actuators, mastering motor types, H-bridge circuits, and sensor-driven actuator control.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Develop a fundamental understanding between digital and analog sensors and the appropriate usage of each 
    • Intelligently use a microcontroller to control and actuator  based on the feedback from a sensor

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Assistive Technology Microcontroller Applications

Master the development of assistive technology prototypes, covering engineering design principles, research strategies, and material selection, to address real-world challenges.
 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Integrate and build upon the skills developed in the previous micro-badge courses to develop a solution to a real-world assistive technology project using a microcontrollers
    • Demonstrate ability to create effective virtual and physical prototypes utilizing microcontrollers

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Modeling and Control of Robots for Manufacturing Automation

Dive into the complexities of Industrial Robotics with our specialized badge, designed to arm engineers with advanced skills in modeling, analyzing, and controlling robotic systems using MATLAB/Simulink, preparing you to drive innovation in manufacturing and automation.

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 Take one micro-badge or complete all four to earn the badge!

Earn the badge and gain the ability to:

  • Perform forward/inverse kinematics for robotic arms
  • Derive motion equations for industrial robots
  • Implement motion and force control strategies
  • Utilize MATLAB for robotic system modeling
  • Simulate robotic behavior with Simulink

Analyzing the Movement of Industrial Robotic Arms: Kinematics

Deepen your understanding of robotic arm mechanics through advanced kinematic algorithms and practical MATLAB simulations.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Implement and analyze kinematic algorithms.
    • Apply homogeneous transformations.
  

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Understanding the Forces and Motion in Robotic Arms: Dynamics

Master the dynamics of robotic arms through advanced motion equation analysis and dynamic modeling techniques.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Derive and analyze motion equations
    • Apply Dynamic Modeling Techniques
  

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Controlling Robotic Arms for Precision and Performance

Gain in-depth knowledge of robotic control systems and advanced control techniques to enhance system efficiency.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Implement advanced control systems
    • Enhance robotic system reliability

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Simulating Robotic Arms with MATLAB/Simulink

Master the modeling, simulation, and control of industrial robotic arms with in-depth training in advanced simulation techniques, enhancing your ability to design precise robotic systems.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Conduct kinematic and dynamic simulations using MATLAB/Simulink
    • Design and implement robotic controllers

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Semiconductor Packaging: Fundamental Concepts and Drivers

This course provides an in-depth look at how semiconductor packaging protects and enhances the functionality of integrated circuits, which are integral to all modern electronic devices.

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 Take one micro-badge or complete all four to earn the badge!

Earn the badge and acquire: 

  • Understanding of semiconductor packaging and design
  • Knowledge of electrical concepts in semiconductor packaging
  • Fundamentals of thermal management and mechanical properties of packages
  • Insights into packaging materials, manufacturing, testing, and reliability

Introduction to Semiconductor Packaging and Design

Explore semiconductor structures, packaging types, and their impacts on electronic performance, including advanced 3D interconnects and co-packing optics.

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Understand and differentiate semiconductor packaging types.
    • Understand essential semiconductor packaging techniques to enhance device functionality and reliability.
  

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Introduction to Electrical Concepts and Semiconductor Packaging

This course delves into power supply, voltage regulators, signal integrity, and advanced power delivery schemes, equipping learners with foundational and advanced skills in semiconductor design.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Optimize power delivery networks and implement signal integrity solutions.
    • Enhance semiconductor performance with advanced voltage regulation and noise reduction techniques.
  

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Introduction to Thermal Management and Mechanical Properties of Packages

Explore essential techniques for managing heat and mechanical behavior in semiconductor packages, focusing on optimizing thermal resistance and ensuring mechanical integrity.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Enhance thermal management and optimize properties in semiconductor packages.
    • Improve mechanical integrity through advanced analysis and testing.

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Introduction to Packaging Materials, Manufacturing, Test, and Reliability

Delve into the specialized materials and manufacturing processes critical to semiconductor packaging, focusing on polymers, thermal interface materials, quality assurance, and process control.

 

  • This micro-badge will enable you to:
    • Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to improve semiconductor packaging.
    • Implement quality assurance and process control techniques to enhance production reliability.

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Professional Programs and Certifications

Professional Certifications in Computer Science

Enhance your skills in the highly-technical area of Computer Science through these professional certifications, which can be completed as a stand-alone- credential or it can be pursued towards a graduate degree, earning up to 30 credits towards ASU Online’s Master of Computer Science. Programs generally take 6-9 months to complete at 15-20 hours per week. Participants pay $1500 per course and can access all content on demand with the option of attending live sessions each week with expert instructors.

Microelectronics Short Courses for Professionals

From computers and mobile phones to cars and household appliances, microelectronics are everywhere — and jobs in the industry are set to grow by 33% by 2030, offering earning potential and exciting new career pathways for people interested in a dynamic, fast-growing sector of the economy.

Microelectronics manufacturers are looking for talent, and ASU is working with industry leaders to help them fill this need by offering education and training to help prepare learners for lucrative job opportunities.

Increase your knowledge and skills today through ASU’s Microelectronics Specializations available now on Coursera.  WIth short courses available in a variety of highly-engaging topics, you can enroll and start learning from ASU’s experts in a matter of minutes. Most specializations include  four to five courses and can be completed within 1 - 2 months at just 10 hours per week.

Tech-focused Specializations

Discover our tech-focused "Specializations" concise, on-demand courses developed by ASU's expert faculty. Dive into cutting-edge topics tailored for today's current and aspiring technical professionals.  Specializations consist of multiple short-courses that can be completed individually or as part of the series.  Enroll and start learning today!

Custom Training Programs

We recognized that training and development is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you are looking for a short course on a particular emerging technology or a comprehensive program to develop new skills, we can create a training program that works for you, even in highly technical fields.
 

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