Continuing Education
Penn State offers a number of options for your employees to continue their engineering education — sometimes without leaving the office.
Department Short Courses
Comprehensive Short Course in Rotary Wing Technology
For more than 50 years, the Department of Aerospace Engineering, in conjunction with Penn State Outreach, has hosted the Comprehensive Short Course in Rotary Wing Technology in State College. This five-day course, which is endorsed by the American Helicopter Society International, is designed for engineers and introduces attendees to the basics, as well as the latest advancements, in rotorcraft technology.
Lecturers, who are recognized as leaders in the field, cover the following topics:
- Aerodynamics
- Dynamics
- Propulsion and drivelines
- Stability and control
- Structures
- Acoustics
For additional information on content, please contact Edward C. Smith, professor of aerospace engineering, at ecs5@psu.edu.
Rotor Hub Flow Prediction Workshop
For more information about the workshop, please contact Sven Schmitz, associate professor of aerospace engineering, at sus52@engr.psu.edu.
College of Engineering Office for Digital Learning
Short Courses, Conferences, and Workshops: For working engineers and professionals, Penn State Engineering short courses provide a quick, convenient way to enhance and extend skills through high quality instruction and content.
Courses and Programs: For students who can’t attend classes at a Penn State campus, the College of Engineering offers courses and programs that give you convenient access to quality Penn State courses and instruction at your home or office. Distance students have access to Penn State courses and resources in a sustainable, technology-based learning environment.
Engineering Professional Development: The College encourages engineers to continue their professional growth through licensure, certification, and other opportunities throughout their careers. To assist engineers seeking professional registration, we offer review courses for the FE and PE examinations.
For more information, visit the Office for Digital Learning website.
