Learn in-demand skills and advance your career in digital transformation
The rapidly increasing adoption of digital technologies, including automation, AI, and IoT, is transforming the manufacturing sector and creating a pressing demand for skilled professionals. As industries undergo digital transformation to improve efficiency and competitiveness, the need for expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies is surging.
Accelerate or begin your career in the digital transformation and advanced manufacturing fields with this customized program. Tailored for individuals seeking career advancement in a rapidly changing world of work, this innovative program includes a collection of learning experiences designed to enhance your job prospects in the digital transformation and advanced manufacturing fields.
How to apply
- Review this page and choose up to two courses from the list below based on the skills
that you are looking to develop.
- We highly recommend that you start with the Digital Transformation course as your primary selection.
- Apply to the program by filling out the application form with your course selection.
- You will receive a response from our customer success team with course recommendations.
This limited-time program is financially supported by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette
Skills and the Government of Canada.
Select up to two featured courses
- It is highly recommended to start with the Digital Transformation course as your primary selection.
Featured courses
Access knowledge from world-renowned professors, researchers, and industry leaders from the University of Waterloo. Register today to continue your lifelong learning journey with WatSPEED.
- This course focuses on integrating new technologies to improve supply chains and industrial operations. It is essential for manufacturing professionals looking to modernize their operations and boost productivity through digital innovation. You will also gain hands-on experience with real-world case studies from the manufacturing sector.
Featured programs and courses
These live virtual instructor led courses, developed in partnership with World Class Productivity (WCP) — Canada’s trusted source for project management training and consulting for over 25 years— will teach you modern project management techniques and processes, and provide you with the confidence to apply them effectively to your workplace.
WatSPEED's project management courses qualify for Project Management Professional (PMP) Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Learn key skills in distribution and logistics management, enterprise resource management, customer demand forecasting, capacity planning, and more.
Choose from six-week, online, instructor-moderated courses with monthly start dates, or self-guided courses that you can start and work on anytime.
Instructor-moderated courses
These courses are for learners who prefer a structured learning pace with instructor support. Lessons are released on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. You are not required to be online at any specific time.
Self-guided courses
These courses are for learners who prefer to learn at their own pace and are comfortable with self-guidance. You will gain access to all course material, quizzes, and the final exam once your enrolment has been confirmed.
Bring Waterloo expertise to your organization!
Maintain and grow your competitive advantage in today's ever-evolving technology landscape.
Learn how we can help your team to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and improve firm performance.
Benefits for your organization
- Prepare your team to build and maintain secure software systems by instilling critical security best practices and processes.
- Enable your employees to safeguard your digital assets and customer data, thus enhancing your company's reputation and trustworthiness.
- Enhance your business' cybersecurity strategy for faster innovation, adaptation, and continuous improvement.
Questions? Let's chat!
For questions about the program, please contact: watspeedcareeraccelerator@uwaterloo.ca