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Professional Training You Can Put to Work

Upskill Today, Transform Your Tomorrow

Getting ahead gets easier with UMass Lowell's professional certificates and non-credit courses. Enjoy the convenience of online learning or the opportunity to learn in our state-of-the-art facilities on campus. You'll learn from our renowned faculty and expert practitioners to help you achieve career success.

Training Programs

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AI Automation

Reimagine the way you work with an applied, no-code approach to AI automation. In this five-week course, you’ll learn how to design intelligent workflows that save time, reduce manual effort, and increase team efficiency—all without programming experience. Guided by experts, you’ll explore AI agents, no-code tools, and practical use cases that connect automation to real business value.

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This course is powered by our partnership with Ziplines Education.
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AI Essentials

Unlock the creative and practical power of artificial intelligence in just five weeks. This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to design effective prompts across a variety of AI tools and use them to improve communication, productivity, and problem-solving. With expert mentorship and guided practice, you’ll build an AI toolkit that strengthens your confidence and prepares you to lead in the age of intelligent work.

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This course is powered by our partnership with Ziplines Education.
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Bioversity

Launch your life sciences career with Bioversity! This eight-week, hands-on training prepares students to be work-ready for many entry-level roles in scientific operations. Participants gain both technical expertise and professional skills needed to succeed. Bioversity seeks unemployed/underemployed working age adults who do not have a college degree. No prior biotech/scientific experience required. Bioversity isn't designed for current college students, individuals with advanced degrees, or those with prior biotech experience. Application required.

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This course is offered in partnership with Bioversity, a MassBio Initiative.
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Business Analytics

Turn data into decisions with an applied, human-supported approach to business analytics. Build hands-on skills in visualization, predictive modeling, and experimentation—while learning how to responsibly apply AI tools for deeper insight and impact. Guided by industry practitioners, you’ll work through real scenarios that translate analytics into strategic business outcomes. Whether you’re growing your career or driving performance in your organization, you’ll graduate with measurable skills, confidence, and results.

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This course is powered by our partnership with Ziplines Education.
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Digital Marketing

Master the art of digital marketing with practical, AI-infused strategies and tools that drive real results. Learn from industry experts who bring hands-on experience in SEO, content strategy, social media, and paid campaigns. Through applied projects and personalized feedback, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to build data-informed campaigns that grow brands and careers alike. Designed for today’s fast-changing digital landscape, this program helps you stay relevant, creative, and confident in your work.

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This course is powered by our partnership with Ziplines Education.
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Economic Development Academy

Co-hosted by UMass Lowell Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Department, and MassEcon, and supported by the Massachusetts Municipal Association, this two-day, in-person, non-credit program will enhance the skills and impact of Economic Development leaders across Massachusetts.

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This seminar is offered in partnership with MassEcon.
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Plastics Engineering Seminars

Respected across the plastics industry, UMass Lowell's Plastics Engineering Seminars provide participants with a proven blend of theory and hands-on knowledge. These seminars provide effective technical instruction applicable to plastics materials, processes, design and quality control. Seminars are taught by world-renowned faculty and industry leaders.

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Project Management

Lead with confidence in a world where projects and technology evolve fast. This hands-on program blends agile frameworks, strategic planning, and AI-enabled collaboration tools to help you manage projects effectively from start to finish. Learn from experienced project leaders and apply your skills through real-world case studies. By course end, you’ll be ready to deliver results, motivate teams, and bring clarity to complex challenges.

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This course is powered by our partnership with Ziplines Education.
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