Work at my own pace with no set schedule

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 Online Professional Studies, 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. 

Join us and unlock the hidden potential within the world beneath your feet!

What is the Advanced Care of Older Adults Certificate?

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.

There are 3 focus areas within the Advanced Care of Older Adults Certification program. Learners may choose from the following concentrations:

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:

Schedule and Format

This is a fully online, asynchronous, self-paced course delivered through the University of Arizona Online Professional Studies. You do not need to be located in Arizona or be a University of Arizona student to take this program. 

Enroll today and begin on your own schedule. 

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.

Mentorship is an integral component of higher education. Enhanced mentoring practices support improved outcomes such as career advancement, academic milestones, and graduation. Quality mentoring practices are also linked to a better sense of belonging and overall work satisfaction.

Unfortunately, mentors and mentees may not be aware of strategies and best practices to make the most of a mentoring partnership.

The University of Arizona MENTOR (Mentorship through Effective Networking, Transformational Opportunities, and Research) Institute designed this training program to improve all types of mentoring partnerships for both mentors and mentees.

Who Should Take Mentoring Training?

This training is designed for faculty, graduate student and post-docs at any institution who want to enhance their mentoring skills.

You do not need to be affiliated with the University of Arizona to take this training (University of Arizona faculty, staff and students can access a separate University of Arizona version of this training).

This training can also help satisfy the new mentoring training requirement from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for all new proposals submitted after July 31, 2023.

What You Will Learn

In this non-credit professional development training, you will discover important strategies for creating an effective mentoring universe. This includes:

• Utilizing a wide range of mentoring types such as peer mentors, mentoring communities, and one-to-one mentoring
• Using practical strategies for building trust and communicating effectively
• Setting ground rules and strategic goals and re-evaluating them at key times

Training Schedule and Format

The program is completely online and self-paced. This training consists of seven modules with videos, information in written form, interactive elements, links to resources, and knowledge checks.

It takes approximately 75-90 minutes to complete the training.

Once you register for the training, you will have one month to complete it.

What is Included?

• Mentoring Best Practices for Faculty and Graduate Students online training (75-90 minutes total)
• A Certificate of Completion from University of Arizona Online Professional Studies, upon successful completion of the training

About the MENTOR Institute 

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This training was designed by the University of Arizona MENTOR Institute, a research institute that offers evidence-based resources and training on mentoring for faculty and students.

The training was created with expert consultation from University of Arizona faculty, post-docs, and graduate students. The training also integrates current best practices from mentoring organizations including the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences (CIMER), the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), and the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN).

Registering for Your Mentoring Training

Registering is easy. There is no application required. Just click the 'Register for Class' button to get started.

A 10% discount is available for military-connected learners and K-12 educators.