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Upcoming training
To verify eligibility for, or to obtain a coupon code, please email egrmakers@vcu.edu
Training Workshop: 3D Printing and Laser Cutting (Prerequisite Required)
Students must complete the Orientation and Safety Training through the College of Engineering before enrolling.
June 6-8, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:15 a.m.
Registration Fee: $50 for non-VCU College of Engineering or da Vinci Center students, VCU faculty or staff (50% discount for eligible students with coupon code)
Where: VCU Engineering Research Building (ERB) Maker Studio
Enroll now for the a.m. workshop on June 6>
Makers' Course - Module 1 Intermediate Makerspace Safety Training Course (Prerequisite Required)
Students must complete the Orientation and Safety Training through the College of Engineering before enrolling.
June 20-22, 2023
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:15 a.m.
Registration Fee: $50 for non-VCU College of Engineering or da Vinci Center students, VCU faculty or staff (50% discount for eligible students with coupon code)
Where: VCU Engineering Research Building (ERB) Maker Studio
Enroll now for the a.m. workshop on June 20>
View the complete listing of Engineering and Manufacturing courses>
Are you a nondegree-seeking student interested in taking the courses needed to earn the Capital CoLAB Digital Tech Credential? View registration details for Summer 2023.
In partnership with the VCU College of Engineering, noncredit and credit-based professional development opportunities are offered to adult learners including but not limited to entry-level scientists, engineers, technicians, supervisory personnel, and business managers of all types. Courses may be appropriate as on-boarding for new employees.
Registration for Makerspace Training Courses (open to VCU students, faculty, and staff), is also offered through VCU Continuing and Professional Education. Discounts are available for VCU College of Engineering and VCU da Vinci Center students for the Training Workshop and Module 1. Additional coupon codes, which cover the full cost of Modules 2 and 3, are available to approved engineering students who have successfully completed Module 1. Please note, coupon codes cannot be combined with other discounts/coupons or waivers, and will not be retroactively applied.
Noncredit courses:
- Automation and Controls Training (4.00 CEUs) - This introductory noncredit course in Industrial Automation specifically focuses on the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for manufacturing and process control.
- Makerspace Training Courses - Students, faculty, and staff who seek to use the College of Engineering's makerspaces must first complete a Basic Safety Training Course, and demonstrate the ability to operate basic equipment before access is granted. For more advanced equipment and tools, higher level training courses are available and required. Please see registration pages for the lab attire requirements for those working in VCU College of Engineering Makerspace Training and Equipment Areas. A digital badge may be earned after successfully completing the Makerspace Orientation and General Safety Training, and Modules I, II, and III.
Credit courses:
Online courses, leading to the Capital CoLAB Digital Tech Credential, are open to VCU and VCU Health employees, working professionals (including VCU alumni), and those in the job market. Courses include Computers and Programming, Data Science Skills, and Cybersecurity Skills. A Software Engineering and Web Development course is also available.