Professional Development Online Courses | University of Minnesota Online

The University of Minnesota is the go-to provider for online professional development. Looking to expand your business skillset? Want to earn continuing education credits in your field? Taught by industry experts, our online professional development courses deliver practical, applicable knowledge that will give you an edge in the job market.

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Installation and Management of Roadside Turfgrasses

This self-paced course is for contractors, maintenance operators and engineers from departments of transportation, city or county employees, or anyone seeking knowledge about roadside turfgrasses.
Integrated Approaches Supporting Health Work: Total Worker Health

This online lecture by Tamara Schult, PhD, MPH introduces the concept of Total Worker Health (TWH)™ and reviews evidence for effectiveness of TWH™ approaches. Then see an introduction to how this system is implemented at the Veterans Administration (VA).
Intentional Influence

Influence others effectively, without formal authority.
Interactive Computing at MSI

This tutorial will first introduce you to the concept of interactive high performance computing, as distinct from and complementary to traditional batch computing.
Introduction to Agile

Learn the Agile values, principles, and practices in an interactive setting.
Introduction to Biostatistics

This online training provides an overview of sampling mathematics (average, range, variance, standard deviation, etc.), histograms, normal population distribution, and the 68-95-99.7 rule.  
Introduction to Business Analysis

Learn the groundwork of business analysis.
Introduction to Data Analysis with R

Would you like to use R for your data analysis needs? This course is designed for those who are new to R and are interested in learning the basics of using R for data analysis.
Introduction to Environmental Health

This course provides a framework for integrating environmental health concepts into professional practice.  
Introduction to Epidemiology

This online training provides an overview of epidemiology, key terms, and examines the role of epidemiologists in public health practice. It includes some case studies and a discussion of how epidemiological studies are related to public health issues.  
Introduction to Human Resource Practices

Gain an overview of the most up-to-date human resource practices.
Introduction to Occupational Hygiene: Risk Assessment Principles

Prior to accessing your first module in the Occupational and Nanotechnology Health and Safety series, we need you to complete a short survey.
Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety for Nurses

This online lecture presented by Pat McGovern, PhD, MPH, BSN, is an introduction to the practice of occupational health nursing.
Introduction to Occupational Hygiene: Importance of Particle Size

Prior to accessing your first module in the Occupational and Nanotechnology Health and Safety series, we need you to complete a short survey.
Introduction to Occupational Hygiene: Introduction to Aerosols

Prior to accessing your first module in the Occupational and Nanotechnology Health and Safety series, we need you to complete a short survey.
Introduction to Occupational Hygiene: Occupational Health and Safety Regulations and Guidelines

Prior to accessing your first module in the Occupational and Nanotechnology Health and Safety series, we need you to complete a short survey.
Introduction to Occupational Hygiene: Occupational Hygiene Principles

Prior to accessing your first module in the Occupational and Nanotechnology Health and Safety series, we need you to complete a short survey.
Introduction to Pathway Analysis

This tutorial covers the basics of pathway enrichment analysis and related techniques. It includes both a lecture section and a hands-on workshop section.
Introduction to Single Cell Genomics

This tutorial is a lecture that covers the basic experimental design and data analysis principles of single cell genomics.
Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care

This course provides a basic introduction to a trauma-informed approach during an emergency response.
Investigations and Documentation

Get the information you need to support your HR decisions.
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