SMU is launching a suite of fully online accelerated professional education programs offered through the university’s Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) unit and powered by Flatiron School. Designed for individuals seeking to advance in their industries or pivot quickly to a new field, these noncredit programs offer training in high-demand disciplines like game design, game development, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence (AI), product design, and cybersecurity.
The first classes will begin on November 4, 2024, with future sections scheduled to begin throughout the year. For more details about the programs and to enroll in upcoming courses, please visit techpro.smu.edu.
“We believe in empowering students to transform their careers,” said Dr. Michael Robertson, SMU assistant provost for Global, Online and Continuing Education. “We provide a robust learning experience that equips students with the practical skills needed to excel in today’s fast-paced job market.”
Flexible Online Learning Experience
These online programs offer the flexibility to learn from anywhere in the world. Throughout their educational experience, students work with dedicated instructors and integrated career services, regularly receiving personalized guidance and support along their educational journey.
With programs developed with an integrated educational approach that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, students gain the technical skills needed to succeed in their future positions and the confidence to successfully navigate the competitive job market upon program completion.
Accelerated Career Pathways
The programs offered by SMU CAPE operate in a modular format, with programming levels ranging from basic to advanced in various disciplines. This format allows students to easily enroll in the course best aligned to their current experience level and expertise.
SMU CAPE will develop and deliver these programs in partnership with the Flatiron School, an online education company that has launched more than 20,000 tech careers since 2012. Former Flatiron participants hold positions at many Fortune 1000 companies, including those with headquarters or hubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area like Google, Apple, NASA, The Dallas Cowboys, Exxon Mobil, Sony, Ubisoft, and many more.
For more details about the programs and to enroll in upcoming courses, please visit techpro.smu.edu.