Lifelong Learning for Professionals

The School of Engineering offers different competence development alternatives for professionals. Courses that is possible to combine with a professional work-life.

Listed below you find upcoming courses and main areas for competence development.

Current courses

 

AI in Industry and Business, 2.5 credits

Understand the fundamentals of AI

This flexible online course is designed for professionals who want to understand and apply AI in industry and business. You’ll explore modern AI techniques—including deep learning and large language models—and learn how to identify opportunities for AI-driven innovation.

The course covers practical applications, AI readiness, data management, governance, and critical issues like ethics and security. Through real-world examples and interactive seminars, you'll gain the skills to evaluate and implement AI in your organization.

Application opens February 15.

style Type of education: Course for Professionals
event Start date: 13 April 2026
place Location: Online, including two online-seminars
clear_all Level: Master
access_time Length: 7 weeks
rotate_right Application period: Application opens February 15

 

Leading Change: Accelerating AI Adoption 5 credits

Lead the AI Transformation

Accelerate your organization’s digital evolution with Leading Change: Accelerating AI Adoption. This advanced-level online course equips professionals to lead AI-driven transformation, develop effective change strategies, and navigate the complexity of AI leadership. Designed for experienced managers and decision-makers, it bridges research and real-world practice—empowering you to drive sustainable, intelligent growth in your organization.

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style Type of education: Course for Professionals
event Start date: Week 19, 2026
place Location: Online
clear_all Level: Master
access_time Length: 6 weeks
rotate_right Application period: Application opens February 15

 

Circular Metal Supply Chains, 5 credits

From Linear to Circular: Master the Metal Supply Chain

This course explores how the transition toward a circular economy is transforming purchasing and supply functions in the metals industry. The course provides practical insights into digital product passports, life cycle analysis, and the role of purchasing in building sustainable and competitive business models. You will develop skills to compare materials and suppliers from a sustainability perspective, improve communication across organizational and supply chain boundaries, and understand how legislation, customer demands, and new production technologies influence supply chains. Designed for professionals in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management, the course combines theory and practice in English.

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Closed for application

style Type of education: Course for Professionals
event Start date: 19 January, 2026
place Location: Online
clear_all Level: Master
access_time Length: 19 weeks at 17% speed
rotate_right Application period: Closed for application

All free-standing courses

Courses and activities for professionals at the School of Engineering in the upcoming admissions round.

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Competence Development Projects

 

Upcoming courses and activities targeting professionals

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Commissioned Education

In addition to the independent courses we offer, directly adapted for professionals and open to everyone to apply, the School of Engineering has many solutions for you who are looking for skills development. Within the framework of commissioned training it is always the employer who orders and pays for your spot.

Contact us so that, in consultation with you and your employer, we can come up with an offer that suits you.

At the School of Engineering you find researchers and teaching staff within following departments.

  • Department of Industrial Product Development, Production and Design
  • Department of Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Department of Mathematics, Physics and Chemical Engineering
  • Department of Computer Science and Informatics
  • Department of Materials and Manufacturing
  • Department of Construction Engineering and Lighting Science
  • Department of Computing
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