Overview
Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls more than 18,600 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.
RIT’s nine colleges emphasize career education and experiential learning with programs that are internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for more than 1,200 deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. The university’s main campus occupies 1,300 acres in suburban Rochester, N.Y. and its global partnerships include campuses in Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.
MOOCs
RIT have partnered with edX to deliver online courses to learners across the globe.
Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with these short online courses from RIT:
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Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with these short online courses from RIT:
Click on a course title to go to the course page
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Storytelling in the Workplace
- Gameplay Programming for Video Game Designers
- Data Analytics and Visualization in Health Care
- Design Thinking Fundamentals
- Design Thinking: Empathizing to Understand the Problem
- Design Thinking: Ideation, Iteration and Communication
- Design Thinking: Prototyping and User Testing
- Visual Presentation
- Video Game Design: Teamwork & Collaboration
- Best Practices for Project Management Success
- International Project Management
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Public Speaking
- Design Thinking Capstone
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Computer Forensics
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Video Game Asset Creation and Process
- Video Game Design
Micro-Credentials
A micro-credential is a certificate program that is made up of a series of related courses to develop a particular skill for professional development.
RIT have partnered with edX to deliver the following micro-credentials:
MicroMasters® Program in Design Thinking
In the Design Thinking MicroMasters program, you will learn how to use the design thinking process to solve problems creatively, collaboratively and empathetically.
MicroMasters® Program in Project Management
The Project Management MicroMasters program from RIT is a graduate level series of courses designed to provide you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to be a successful project manager in any industry.
MicroMasters® Program in Cybersecurity
Gain the essential knowledge and expertise in network security and forensics needed for cybersecurity in enterprise environments.
Professional Certificate in Soft Skills
In this Professional Certificate program, you will learn the essential soft skills employers value most, from communication fundamentals and teamwork to advancing critical thinking.
RIT have partnered with edX to deliver the following micro-credentials:
MicroMasters® Program in Design Thinking
In the Design Thinking MicroMasters program, you will learn how to use the design thinking process to solve problems creatively, collaboratively and empathetically.
MicroMasters® Program in Project Management
The Project Management MicroMasters program from RIT is a graduate level series of courses designed to provide you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to be a successful project manager in any industry.
MicroMasters® Program in Cybersecurity
Gain the essential knowledge and expertise in network security and forensics needed for cybersecurity in enterprise environments.
Professional Certificate in Soft Skills
In this Professional Certificate program, you will learn the essential soft skills employers value most, from communication fundamentals and teamwork to advancing critical thinking.
