Online and
Continuing Education

Build new skills and expand your expertise through virtual seminars, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and other non-degree virtual learning opportunities.

These online courses are taught by Taubman College faculty and industry experts, giving you the opportunity to gain practical knowledge from leaders in the field.

Urban Technology Professional Intensive

In summer of 2026, Taubman College will offer an urban technology Professional Intensive on Innovation in the Built Environment with industry experts, Evelyn M. Lee, FAIA, NOMA and Larry Fabbroni, AIA.
The course runs over six weeks, combining four online sessions with a two-day in-person intensive in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Part I: Virtual Sessions — Wednesdays, May 20 through June 17 Evening sessions (7 to 8:30 pm ET) covering the innovation landscape, industry value chains, incumbent models, and entrepreneurial approaches to the built environment.
Continuing Education: 9.5 CM credits (AICP) or 4 LU (AIA)
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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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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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