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There are millions of professionals working in mining and related industries worldwide, and not all of them are engineers, geologists or miners.

The University of Arizona Mining 4.E program is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to mining for professionals with no background in mining.

Who Should Take this Introductory Mining Course?

This introductory mining engineering course is designed for seasoned professionals in mining and related industries, as well as individuals from other fields who find themselves working with or impacted by the mining sector.

Whether you are a field geologist seeking deeper technical understanding, an economic analyst needing a grasp on resource extraction or a lawyer navigating mining regulations, this course will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and language to excel in your role.

No prior mining experience is required, just a desire to expand your horizons and gain valuable insights into this crucial industry.

The convenient online format allows individuals in any location to take the Mining 4.E course.

What Will You Learn in Mining 4.E?

This course provides an overview of the complete life cycle of a mine from discovery to reclamation. Emphasis is placed on safety, sustainability, innovations and technologies that are driving improvements in all aspects of mining in a responsible manner.

The program takes its name from "Industry 4.0" (also called the "Fourth Industrial Revolution") and ‘E’ for ‘eLearning’. Industry 4.0 technologies like automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence and data analytics are revolutionizing industries around the world, and the mining industry is no exception.

The course will also help participants explore the Industry 4.0 evolution of the mining cycle in the next 20 years by discussing topics such as automation, biomining, sensing technologies, data analytics and space mining.

Mining 4.E Class Schedule and Format

The seven-week Mining 4.E course is completely online and self-paced, and the course material is available 24/7. You will learn via video lectures, virtual field trips, recorded interviews with industry professionals, quizzes and other online activities.

There are no weekly assignments or deadlines, and you don't need to be online at a specific time to participate. There is a recommended weekly schedule to help keep you on track, but as long as you complete the course within seven weeks, you are welcome to work at your own pace.

What is Included?

• All course materials
• Seven weeks of access to course materials
• A digital badge and certificate of completion from University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education, upon successful completion of the course

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Learn from University of Arizona Mining & Geological Engineering Faculty

Mining & Geological Engineering (MGE) at the University of Arizona is one of the top-ranked mining engineering programs in the nation.

Academic Program Director: Moe Momayez has been an MGE faculty member since 2007, and he serves as the energy and geosensing team leader in the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. He was interim department head from 2020 to 2022 and was the inaugural David & Edith Lowell Chair in Mining & Geological Engineering.

Momayez centers his research on developing new technologies to improve mine safety and productivity, including methods to mitigate heat-related emergencies.

Momayez is also a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors. He holds 14 patents and patent applications related to thermally insulating materials, heat stress prediction for mine workers, rock slope stability prediction, comminution, material characterization and renewable energy generation from mines.

Instructors: Mining 4.E is taught by University of Arizona MGE faculty, including professors Isabel Barton, Gail Heath, John Kemeny, Eric Lutz, Moe Momayez, Brad Ross, Victor Tenorio, Muhammad Waqas and Jinhong Zhang.

Registering for Your Mining Course

You do not need to be located in Arizona or a University of Arizona student to take this course.

Registering is easy: just click the 'Register for Class' button below, choose your start date and pay for your course. 

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Building on the popular Paralegal Certificate program, the Advanced Paralegal Certificate provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of law and paralegal studies with classes in specialized facets of contemporary law.

Who Should Take Advanced Paralegal?

Advanced Paralegal is designed for those who have already completed a Paralegal Certificate or who have the equivalent knowledge and skills. If you have legal experience, but you have not completed a Paralegal Certificate program, you can review the Paralegal Certificate syllabus to determine whether you have the equivalent knowledge and skills.

The additional training gained through participation in these advanced classes will deepen your legal knowledge and skills, which in turn should increase your marketability.

Arizona does not have specific education requirements for Paralegals. Other Arizona legal occupations, such as Legal Document Preparer, do have specific education requirements. Completion of both the Paralegal Certificate (90 clock hours) and the Advanced Paralegal Certificate (270 clock hours) provides the equivalent of 24 semester hours of legal education. This may help you meet the Arizona education requirements for legal occupations that require 24 semester hours (or the clock hour equivalent) of legal education.

Completion of Paralegal and Advanced Paralegal also meets the education requirements set forth in California Business and Professions Code §6450 for California Paralegals. 

What You Will Learn

Courses include: Advanced Legal Research, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation), Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, e-Discovery, Estate Planning, Family Law, Real Property Law, Victim Advocacy and more.

Class Schedule and Format

This fully online noncredit professional development program includes 270 clock hours of training.

To complete the Advanced Paralegal Certificate, you will choose six courses from the list of 15+ Advanced Paralegal courses. Each course is offered in a seven-week online session (see session start dates in the right sidebar). You may take 1-3 topics per session, in any order.

There are weekly scheduled assignments for each course, but there are no scheduled class meeting times. You will communicate with your instructor and fellow Advanced Paralegal program participants via online discussion boards and email. 

You should expect to spend at least 8-12 hours per week completing course work for each course. Course work may include reading, preparing written assignments, participating in online discussions, and taking quizzes or tests. 

What Is Included

• Your choice of six courses in specialized legal topics
• 270 clock hours of training
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Studies upon successful completion of the program
• A digital badge for each course you completed

Note: books and materials are not included in registration fee.

Project management is consistently one of the top skills employers look for across industries.

The University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education Project Management Certificate Program is a fully online professional development program that teaches you in-demand project management skills in just 10 weeks.

Who Should Take the University of Arizona Project Management Certificate Program?

This noncredit program is open to all. You do not need prior project management experience. This program is ideal for:

• Early-career project managers who want to improve their project management skills
• Business-focused professionals looking to develop new skills, including Agile project management
• Individuals who have been asked to manage a project or projects in their department
• Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to better manage their processes and increase efficiencies

What You Will Learn

• Project management basics, including the stages of project management and different project management approaches (including waterfall, agile and hybrid)
• How to plan, scope and create a project plan
• Key principles of Agile for software, including Kanban and Scrum basics and creating an Agile project plan
• Hands-on experience using Jira, Microsoft Project, Google Sheets and other tools to build a project plan
• Budgeting, managing costs, progress tracking, stakeholder management, communication and much more

Earn an In-Demand Jira Certification

You will be able to earn the following industry-recognized certification that demonstrates your practical knowledge and skills: Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification. 

Career Support

Get the support you need to meet your career goals, including:

• Resume and cover letter review
• LinkedIn profile optimization
• Small-group workshops on topics such as negotiating tips, how to effectively communicate your skills, and Q&As with hiring managers/recruiters
• Access to career coaching

Class Schedule and Format

Class Dates: Classes start monthly

Format: The convenient online format allows you to learn from any location: in Arizona, across the country or around the world.

The ten-week class includes weekly on-demand online learning content such as videos and reading, plus assignments to reinforce your learning and provide you with practical hands-on experience. All activities can be completed online, on your own schedule, each week.

You can also attend optional (but recommended) mentor-led live online sessions once a week.

You should expect to spend 8-10 hours per week working independently (learning, working on assignments), plus an additional 1-2 hours per week attending the optional weekly mentor-led live sessions.

What Is Included in the Project Management Certificate Program

• Approximately 90 hours of learning (meets Project Management Institute requirements for project management training)
• Technology certification: Jira Software Essentials Associate Certification
• Digital badge and digital certificate of completion upon successful completion of course

Paying for Your Certificate Program

Payment plan options are available for qualifying participants. Payment plan options may include additional fees.

Discounts are also available for veterans and for University of Arizona alumni and staff members.

Developed by leading gerontologists and professional experts, the Advanced Care of Older Adults Certificate offers health professionals an opportunity to expand their geriatric knowledge and skills and improve their care of older adults.

Each Certificate includes an overview of aging, including common conditions, mental health, communication, ageism, caregiving, cultural issues, safety and legal issues, palliative/end of life issues and more. 

Health professionals will also gain important geriatric knowledge and skills specific to their occupations.

The Advanced Care of Older Adults Certificate program is funded by a generous grant from the Arizona Board of Regents and developed by the University of Arizona Center on Aging.

Who Should Take the Advanced Care of Older Adults Certificate Program?

Each Certificate is designed for a different group of health professionals:

• Certified Nursing Assistants will learn about skin issues; brain diseases; gastrointestinal, kidney and urogenital issues; diabetes and diet; and physical, emotional and social considerations when working with older adults, and more.
• Emergency Medical Technicians will learn about medicolegal considerations, communicating with older adults, common medical emergencies in older adults, traumatic injuries, behavioral health conditions and more.
• Physical Therapy Assistants will learn about home modification, wounds, mobility promotion, mental and cognitive health, pharmacology and more.

Schedule and Format

The program is completely online and self-paced. You will have six months to complete the course.

Choose Start Date and Register

What is Included?

• 12 hours of geriatric content.
• Six months of access to the course material.
• A digital (PDF) certificate of completion from the University of Arizona Center on Aging and Arizona Online upon successful completion of the program.

Continuing Education Units: CEU type, cost, and process instructions are provided on the Certificate home page. Note: General CEUs are offered for PTAs and CNAs, not occupation-specific. EMT CEUs are occupation-specific.

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is the first step towards becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). 

About the FE Exam Prep Class

The FE Exam Prep class is designed to maximize your chance at passing the FE exam the first time.

It includes coverage of every topic on the FE Civil Engineering and Other Disciplines exams: math, probability and statistics, chemistry, ethics and safety, engineering economics, instrumentation, statics, dynamics, material science, fluid mechanics, electrical power and more.

View full syllabus

You will also learn practical problem-solving and test-taking strategies to help you get ready for the type of questions you will see on the FE exam.

In addition to learning online, you can get personalized help from the instructor to set you up for FE exam success:

• Ask questions and get help online via discussion boards and email.
• Attend optional weekly live instructor-led study sessions on Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m. You can attend these sessions in-person in Tucson, or remotely (via Zoom) from any location.

Who Should Take FE Exam Prep?

Everyone is welcome. Those who have a 4-year engineering degree (or will graduate soon), as well as those with documented work experience in the engineering field are encouraged to participate.

Refugees, immigrants and others with international engineering experience are also welcome. 

You can take the FE exam if you have:

• An engineering degree or training from outside the U.S. OR
• 4 years of documented work experience in engineering or a related field OR
• A 4-year engineering degree

Class Schedule and Format

FE Exam Prep is offered twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall.

• Fall class dates: January 14-May 6, 2026 - register for this class

Format: The convenient online format allows you to prepare for the FE exam from any location.

The class includes weekly video lectures, homework activities, and quizzes/exams to reinforce your learning and help you gauge your progress on each topic. All activities can be completed online, on your own schedule, each week.

Live instructor-led study sessions will be offered every Wednesday 5:30-7 p.m., excluding holidays. You can attend study sessions in person (in Tucson) or remotely (via Zoom).

In-person study session location:

1600 East Idea Lane, Third Floor
The Bridges - Refinery Building
Tucson, Arizona 85713

You will also receive a Zoom link for the study sessions, so you can participate online from any location.

Paying For Your Class

Price: The regular price for the class is $899. The cost of taking the FE exam is not included in the class price.

Discounted rates are available for:

• University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University undergraduate and graduate alumni
• Current University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University students
• Military-connected learners
• FE Exam Prep students referred by refugee community organizations
• Members of select professional organizations

This noncredit professional development course will equip you with in-demand, practical network operations and cybersecurity skills.

Who Should Take Network Security?

No prior cybersecurity experience is required. These courses are perfect for those who:

• Are tech-savvy and enjoy the challenge of learning new tools and technologies.
• Are curious about cybersecurity and want to go beyond the theoretical by using real-world cybersecurity tools.
• Have some information technology (IT) experience or training and want to add in-demand cybersecurity skills to their resume.
• Want to fill cybersecurity skills gaps in their organization.

What You Will Learn: Practical Network Security Skills and Tools

Upon successfully completing the course, you will be able to use the data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze network events for the purpose of detecting and mitigating attacks against the network.

The hands-on experience and cybersecurity labs will prepare you to immediately apply and use what you learn.

Course topics include:

• Network Design and Protocol
• Introduction to Network Security
• VPN
• Network Monitoring Tools
• Network Vulnerability Analysis
• Network Attacks
• Network Intrusion Detection Systems
• Unified Network Management and Security

Hands-on labs include: Setting IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways; using Wireshark; launching simulated DoS and DDoS attacks; port scanning attacks; using network mapping tools; configuring firewalls; allowing and blocking traffic; network monitoring with TCPdump, IPtraf, and P0f; network vulnerability analysis with OpenVas; using intrusion detection tools such as Snort.

Earn a Certificate and Digital Badge from a Name Employers Trust

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion and a digital badge from University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education.

Digital badges are an increasingly popular way to record and recognize professional development activities. Digital badges include rich detail regarding what you did to earn the badge, such as learning outcomes achieved, lab exercises completed, skills and tools learned in the course, and more.

Digital badges can also be added to your resume and to LinkedIn and other professional networking sites. A potential employer can click on the badge to see exactly what you did to earn it.

Network Security Course Schedule and Format

Course Format

This fully online course allows you to learn in-demand cybersecurity skills at your own pace.

The course is completely online, and you have 24/7 access to materials, including:

• Video lectures
• Quizzes to ensure you understand the material
• Hands-on online labs, where you will practice using network and computer monitoring tools, intrusion detection and prevention tools, and other IT security tools

The instructor is available to answer your questions via email and during weekly scheduled office hours.

Requirements: Because this course contains online labs, participation in the course requires high-speed and reliable Internet access and a computer (minimum Windows 7 or MacOS X or Ubuntu 12.04 or a tablet with similar capabilities).

This program prepares medical professionals for a career in the legal field as legal nurse consultants. 

Legal nurse consultants use their medical education and experience to advise law firms, health care providers, insurance companies, government agencies and other organizations regarding medically-related issues and appear in court as expert witnesses.

What You Will Learn

The course provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of legal nurse consulting (LNC), with an emphasis on law and expert witness testimony. 

Who Should Take the Legal Nurse Consultant Course?

The course is designed for medical professionals who wish to start a career as legal nurse consultants. The course is also open to anyone interested in the field of forensic testimony and medical-legal issues.

Class Schedule and Format

This noncredit professional development course includes 42 clock hours of instruction/learning. 

The course is available in two different formats:

• In the online format, you will complete your course in one seven-week session. You will complete weekly activities and assignments, averaging 10 hours per week of course work. As long as you complete your work by the assigned deadline, you can work at your own pace, and you don't need to be online at a particular time.
• In the self-study format, you can register and start learning at any time. Once you register, you will have four months to complete the program. Because it is a self-paced program, you will not have weekly assignments or a specific course schedule to follow. Therefore, you will need to be organized, persistent and motivated to stay on track to complete your training.

Online course dates: see start dates in the right sidebar.

Online Self-Study course dates: start any time and complete your program within four months.

What Is Included

• 42 clock hours of training
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education upon successful completion of the program
• A digital badge upon successful completion of the program

Note: books and materials are not included in registration fee.

With the expanding legalization of recreational and medical cannabis nationwide has come an increased need for well-trained people to work in the highly-regulated, complex cannabis industry.

The legal cannabis industry already supports over 428,000 full-time jobs nationwide, and the industry is growing significantly faster than other industries. Arizona alone exceeded $1 billion in total annual cannabis sales in 2022.

The need for credible cannabis information extends beyond the cannabis industry itself - to health professionals, legal professionals, law enforcement, and many other professions affected by cannabis legalization.

About the University of Arizona Cannabis Certificate Program

The University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education non-credit Cannabis Certificate program is designed to meet the current and future cannabis industry workforce needs and position participants for professional success in this thriving industry.

Instructors are experts in the cannabis industry, including cannabis entrepreneurs, board-certified physicians, pharmacologists, attorneys and public policy specialists.

Participants can choose to earn a Certificate in the Business of Cannabis, Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine or Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management.

• The Business of Cannabis: For anyone considering a career in cannabis or hemp, specialist knowledge is the key to unlocking the industry’s most exciting opportunities. The cannabis landscape is complex, ever changing and unique. This certificate will provide you with a clear understanding of the cannabis industry, how it got there, and where it’s going.
• Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine: Cannabis medicine is a rapidly growing sector of the healthcare industry, yet trusted and credible information is hard to come by. For healthcare professionals seeking a career in cannabis medicine, or looking to add cannabis expertise to their existing practice, this course offers expert, in-depth instruction on the medical properties of cannabis.
• Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management: This program will prepare you to become an in-demand compliance professional within this fast-evolving cannabis industry. You will gain an understanding of the risks related to operating a commercial cannabis business and learn how to mitigate them with a proven Cannabis Risk Management Framework. You will also be prepared to take the Certified Commercial Cannabis Professional (CCCP) exam through the Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts (ACCCE). A one-year ACCCE membership is also included.

Each Certificate includes three eight-week courses and can be completed in about six months.

Who Should Earn a Cannabis Certificate?

The Cannabis Certificates are designed for professionals in a variety of occupations.

• The Business of Cannabis: entrepreneurs, business professionals, operators and manufacturers
• Healthcare and Medicine: healthcare providers, allied health professionals, retail professionals, or manufacturers
• Compliance and Risk Management: entrepreneurs, business professionals, operators, manufacturers, legal professionals and others who are interested in the legal, compliance and risk management aspects of the industry

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Course Schedule and Format

Each non-credit Certificate starts with a Cannabis 101 course, introducing the history, culture and industry of cannabis. After completing Cannabis 101, participants complete two additional specialized courses to earn their non-credit Cannabis Certificate.

The courses are fully online and asynchronous, meaning you do not need to be online at a specific time to complete your coursework. There are weekly assignments and activities to keep you engaged and on-track to complete your Certificate. You will also develop a portfolio of case studies and projects that you can use to demonstrate your sector-specific cannabis knowledge.

You should expect to dedicate 6-10 hours per week to complete your coursework.

What Is Included in the Cannabis Certificate Program?

• Three eight-week online courses
• Completion of a portfolio of case studies and projects to demonstrate your cannabis industry knowledge
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Education upon successful completion of the program
• Access to the GF Institute Employer Network upon successful completion of the program: includes a digital badge to display your credential, as well as membership to the GF Institute, the professional organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism, credibility, and equity in the cannabis industry
• Cannabis Compliance and Risk Management also includes a one-year Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts (ACCCE) membership, which includes access to additional resources and training materials

Paying For Your Program

Payment plan options are available for qualifying participants. Payment plan options may include additional fees.

Questions?

For additional information, please contact Green Flower at cannabis-ce@arizona.edu.

This noncredit professional development course will equip you with in-demand computer and web application security skills.

Who Should Take Computer and Web Application Security?

No prior cybersecurity experience is required. These courses are perfect for those who:

• Are tech-savvy and enjoy the challenge of learning new tools and technologies.
• Are curious about cybersecurity and want to go beyond the theoretical by using real-world cybersecurity tools.
• Have some information technology (IT) experience or training and want to add in-demand cybersecurity skills to their resume.
• Want to fill cybersecurity skills gaps in their organization.

What You Will Learn: Practical Computer Security Skills and Tools

Upon successfully completing the program, you will be able to use the data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze computing systems and applications events for the purpose of detecting and mitigating attacks against their operations.

The hands-on experience and cybersecurity labs will prepare you to immediately apply and use what you learn.

Course topics include:

• Overview of Computing Operating Systems (Linux, Mac, Windows)
• Computer Security Introduction
• Computer Attacks
• Computer System Vulnerability Analysis
• Computer Intrusion Detection Tools
• Computer Security Policies
• Secure Computing System Design and Configuration

Hands-on labs include: launching and monitoring simulated attacks that compromise computers' confidentiality, integrity and availability; ransomware, viruses, buffer overflow and rootkit attacks.

Earn a Certificate and Digital Badge from a Name Employers Trust

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion and a digital badge from University of Arizona Continuing and Professional Education.

Digital badges are an increasingly popular way to record and recognize professional development activities. Digital badges include rich detail regarding what you did to earn the badge, such as learning outcomes achieved, lab exercises completed, skills and tools learned in the course, and more.

Digital badges can also be added to your resume and to LinkedIn and other professional networking sites. A potential employer can click on the badge to see exactly what you did to earn it.

Course Schedule and Format

Course Dates: Summer Session: July 11-October 10, 2022

Course Format

The course is completely online, and you have 24/7 access to materials, including:

• Short, engaging video lectures
• Quizzes to ensure you understand the material
• Hands-on online labs, where you will practice using network and computer monitoring tools, intrusion detection and prevention tools, and other IT security tools

The instructor is available to answer your questions via email and during weekly scheduled office hours.

Requirements: Because this course contains online labs, participation in the course requires high-speed and reliable Internet access and a computer (minimum Windows 7 or MacOS X or Ubuntu 12.04 or a tablet with similar capabilities).
 

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) includes a variety of methods for settling disputes without litigation, including Mediation, Arbitration, Summary Jury Trials, Mini-Trials and Moderated Settlement Conferences.

What You Will Learn

Participants will review the growth and application of settlement options in the United States. The course focuses on both traditional and non-traditional dispute resolution options. Participants will learn negotiation skills and how to select the most cost-effective and least intrusive ADR method to achieve the most positive result for both parties. 

Topics include: Why Conflicts Escalate, Why Alternative Dispute Resolution Works, The Mediation Process and Role of the Mediator, The Arbitration Process and Role of the Arbitrator, Coming to an Agreement, Problems Encountered in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Developing ADR Programs for Government, Business and Personal Disputes, Employment Disputes and Employer/Employee Relationships, and Divorce Settlement.

View the ADR course syllabus.

Who Should Take the Alternative Dispute Resolution Course?

This is a non-credit professional development course designed to train participants to develop or participate in conflict mediation processes. 

Class Schedule and Format

This noncredit professional development program includes 45 clock hours of training.

The course is fully online, and you can work at your own pace to complete the course activities each week. You do not need to be online at any particular time to complete your course work. You will interact with the instructor via email and an online discussion board.

This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of at least 8 hours per week completing course activities. Course activities include reading assignments, writing assignments, exams and online discussions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Session Start Dates: see start dates in the right sidebar.

What Is Included

• 45 clock hours of training
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Continuing & Professional Studies upon successful completion of the program
• A digital badge upon successful completion of the program

Note: books and materials are not included in registration fee.