Online and
Continuing Education

Not quite ready to pursue a degree? Get started with a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) or other non-degree, virtual offerings.

Massive Open Online Courses are free online courses available for anyone to enroll. MOOCs provide a flexible way to learn new skills.

The following offerings are taught by Taubman College faculty.

Introduction to 3D Modeling

Offered through Michigan Online, this four-week practical course from the University of Michigan, you’ll not only learn how to use the Rhino software to create your 3D models, but you’ll also gain basic design skills to help bring your imagination to life.
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Glenn Wilcox
Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python Rhinoscript

Structured around a series of fundamental design problems, this MOOC (massive open online course) will show you Python code in terms of its rules and syntax, and what we can do with it in its application and design.
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Glenn Wilcox
Programming for Designers Specialization

This three-course series introduces the Python programming language to learners interested in design disciplines or those who find traditional coding content challenging. The series is intended for students and professionals in architecture, graphic design, industrial design, game design, and visual arts interested in integrating programming into their visual creativity.
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Jose Sanchez
Foundations of Mobility: Planning, Urban Design, and Systems Integration

This module digs into transportation planning and urban design, unpacking how mobility fits within our cities and how emerging modes and technologies impact these planning efforts. You will learn about current trends in urbanization, sustainable development frameworks, new planning methods, and challenges associated with innovation and uncertainty.
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Robert Goodspeed
Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community

This course provides an introductory understanding of real estate and community development. You will learn the fundamentals of real estate development, including development stages, team building, project feasibility, social impact, and financial modeling.
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Chase Cantrell