Online courses

Smart Manufacturing: Integration of Robotics/Automation

$450.00Course ID: 414984BlendedAugust 3, 2026August 21, 2026

Smart manufacturing course on integrating robotics and automation for Industry 4.0, with hands‑on labs and connected production skills.

Industry 4.0 Certificate in Smart Manufacturing

$1600.00Course ID: smart-manufacturingBlendedAugust 3, 2026August 21, 2026

Gain practical skills in smart manufacturing tech through sensors, CPS, robotics, automation and inspection with blended online and lab sessions.

Smart Manufacturing: Sensors and Data Acquisition

$450.00Course ID: 414982BlendedAugust 3, 2026August 21, 2026

Smart manufacturing training focused on industrial sensors, data acquisition, and analytics for connected Industry 4.0 systems and modern production.

Smart Manufacturing: Cyber Physical Systems and Smart Manufacturing

$450.00Course ID: 414983BlendedAugust 3, 2026August 21, 2026

Learn cyber-physical systems, IoT, and data-driven smart manufacturing skills for Industry 4.0 production environments.

Smart Manufacturing: Smart Inspection in Manufacturing

$450.00Course ID: 414985BlendedAugust 3, 2026August 21, 2026

Smart manufacturing course on inspection technologies, data-driven quality control, and Industry 4.0 production optimization skills.

Industrial Automation: Automation Electronics

$450.00Course ID: 414978BlendedMay 11, 2026May 29, 2026

Learn industrial automation basics including PLC programming, sensors and hands‑on labs in a six‑week blended course.

Industrial Automation: Introduction to PLC Programming

$450.00Course ID: 414979BlendedMay 11, 2026May 29, 2026

Blended industrial automation course covering PLC fundamentals, programming concepts, and hands-on labs for modern manufacturing skills.

Industrial Automation: Introduction to Robotics (Fanuc & Universal Robotics Cobot)

$450.00Course ID: 414981BlendedMay 11, 2026May 29, 2026

Robotics fundamentals training covering FANUC systems and Universal Robots cobot basics with hands-on programming and integration skills.

Industry 4.0 Certificate in Industrial Automation

$1600.00Course ID: industry-4BlendedMay 11, 2026May 29, 2026

Blended Industry 4.0 certificate program in industrial automation and smart manufacturing with hands-on labs and key skills for modern manufacturing.

Industrial Automation: Intermediate PLC Programming & Integration (Studio 5000)

$450.00Course ID: 414980BlendedMay 11, 2026May 29, 2026

Intermediate PLC programming course using Studio 5000 for Industrial Automation with hands-on exercises and advanced control concepts.

Company Officer Strategies and Tactics (CO26104)

$375.00Course ID: 414469BlendedFebruary 1, 2026April 4, 2026

Fire officer course covering fireground control, strategic firefighting tactics for various structures and effective emergency response management.

Principles of Emergency Services, Safety and Survival (CO26105)

$375.00Course ID: 414470BlendedFebruary 1, 2026April 3, 2026

Blended course on fire and emergency services history, safety principles, risk management and career paths in emergency response.

Emergency Services Leadership (CO26103)

$375.00Course ID: 380861OnlineOctober 1, 2025December 31, 2025

Advance your leadership in fire and EMS with skills in operations, HR, training, budgeting and safety.

Industry 4.0 Industrial Automation

$1800.00Course ID: 317610BlendedMay 19, 2025June 25, 2025

Learn industrial automation concepts, including PLC programming and mechatronic systems, through online and hands-on labs in this 6-week course.

Industry 4.0 Program

$3400.00Course ID: 317611BlendedMay 19, 2025August 13, 2025

Learn key Industry 4.0 skills in automation and smart manufacturing with this blended course. Register now for a discounted bundle.

De-escalation and Use of Force Decision Making in Modern Law Enforcement

$0.00Course ID: 305829BlendedApril 1, 2025October 1, 2026

This online training will equip law enforcement officers to identify and manage stress, recognize mental health issues and use effective communication to defuse tense situations, leading to safer outcomes for both law enforcement and the community.

Applications for Clinical Engineering 2025SP

$988.99Course ID: 343928OnlineMarch 17, 2025May 16, 2025

Enroll in the 2025 Clinical Engineering course to apply biomedical engineering concepts in healthcare and explore new technical developments. Online, 8 weeks.

Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Response Awareness

$30.00Course ID: 314639OnlineJuly 1, 2024

This awareness-level course is the first level of first responder certification. A first responder must be properly trained and mentally prepared when called upon to respond to a hazardous material or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident. This course will cover the necessary basics as well as the use of the Emergency Response Guidebook. The course meets the federal regulations as set by OSHA 1910.12

Basic Principles for Post-Frame Construction - Basic Self-Study Guide

$595.00Course ID: 104905OnlineSeptember 14, 2021

This course is designed to explore the design and construction practices of post-frame buildings. The course focuses on a fundamental understanding of the post-frame buildings, basic foundations of wood building construction and the unique construction aspects of each stage of the construction of a post-frame building. You are guided through the process of setting up the building site through the installation of the metal roof and siding of a post-frame building.

Fundamentals of Cover Crops

$25.00Course ID: 285120Online

The purpose of this certificate course, Fundamentals of Cover Crops, is to better equip farmers, farm advisors, conservation professionals, and others interested in the fundamental concepts related to using cover crops. There is no other single agronomic tool that offers as many on-farm benefits as cover crops. These 11 training modules will provide knowledge on cover crop selection, management, economics, and related topics. 5.5 Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education credits are available.

Food Preservation

$30.00Course ID: 103256Online

This self-paced course provides research based information needed to safely and successfully preserve food at home. Participants of all levels of food preservation experience are welcome, including individuals with little or no previous food preservation experience. This course covers pressure canning, boiling water bath canning, steam canning, dehydration, and freezing. Highlights include preserving salsas, pie fillings, pickling, sweet spreads, and harvesting and storage of produce.

CDA SA 2 Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development

$35.00Course ID: 346720Online

Explore strategies to support children’s physical growth, cognitive development, language, creativity, and exploration in developmentally appropriate ways.

Strategies for Control of Estrous Cycles of Beef Heifers and Cows

Course ID: 999999Online

Program Overview:

This five-session course provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and applying estrus synchronization strategies in beef cattle. Designed for veterinarians, producers, and allied industry professionals, the course builds from physiological foundations to practical application of protocols in heifers, cows, and embryo transfer recipients.

NFBA Certification Exam - Level 1

$665.00Course ID: 170839Online

This certification exam is a partnership between MU Extension and the National Frame Building Association (NFBA). This NFBA Level 1 Certification Exam tests the examinee's knowledge on post-frame building systems as presented in Basic Principles for Post-Frame Construction - Basic Self-Study Guide course offered as an online course within MU Extension. This level 1 exam covers topics from Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5 & 9 of the 'Basic Principles for Post-Frame Construction' textbook from NFBA.

CDA SA 7 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior

$35.00Course ID: 346724Online

Explore methods for documenting children’s behavior, using objective observation tools, analyzing patterns, and supporting informed guidance.