The industries you work in are moving fast. Your skills should, too.

Engineering
Institute

The Engineering Institute at Oakland University offers professional training in AI, cybersecurity, and electric vehicles.
Built for working engineers and the companies that employ them.

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Real Training with University Credentials

The Engineering Institute is Oakland University's professional development division for working engineers, offering focused, industry-specific training in the disciplines reshaping the field.

Training in AI, cybersecurity, EV, embedded systems, and more
Flexible cohort formats designed around full-time work schedules
Oakland University credentials that carry real professional weight
Taught by practicing experts with direct industry experience

Whether you're an individual engineer or an HR team investing in your workforce, we have a path for you.

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For Individuals

Upskill in the technologies that are reshaping engineering.

Open enrollment courses designed for working engineers who want to go deeper in a specific domain, without stepping away from their careers to do it.

Flexible formats that fit around full-time schedules
Programs in AI, cybersecurity, EV, embedded systems, and more
Oakland University credential upon completion

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For Companies

Your engineers are your edge. Invest in helping them grow.

Partner with the Engineering Institute to upskill your engineers in the technologies reshaping your industry, not off-the-shelf coursework that checks a box.

Custom cohorts built around your team's needs
Taught by practicing experts with direct industry experience
Oakland University credentials your employees will value

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Not sure where to begin? We're here to help you find the right path.

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What We Teach

Programs built for where engineering is going.

Our courses focus on the technologies and disciplines defining the next decade of engineering.

Artificial Intelligence

From foundational concepts to practical applications for engineering contexts.

Cybersecurity

Automotive and systems security for engineers in safety-critical environments.

Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Electrification, battery systems, and the shift to EV architecture.

RF and Wireless

Signal systems, wireless protocols, and communication architecture.

Embedded Systems

The hardware-software intersection powering modern vehicles and devices.

Software for Engineers

Software development lifecycle, DevOps, and Agile for technical professionals.

Safety-Critical Systems

Design and validation for systems where failure is not an option.

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Program Formats

Flexible formats for real schedules.

Every program is offered across three formats so you can choose the depth that fits your goals and availability.

8contact hours

Fast Track

A focused introduction to the core concepts. Ideal for professionals who want a rapid grounding in a new area.

Workshop

A deeper exploration with broader coverage. The go-to choice for engineers looking to build functional fluency in a new domain.

32contact hours

Module

The full program. Comprehensive skill development with hands-on application and the strongest credential outcome.

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Ready to get started?

Whether you're upskilling individually or investing in your team, we have a path for you.

For Individuals

Cohorts forming now for July, August and September.

Browse programs, check upcoming dates, register directly or join the waitlist.

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For Companies

Let's talk about what your team needs.

Tell us about your workforce goals, and we will build a training plan around them.