Grow Your Professional Skills with Takeda Courses

There is no greater impact on your future than the skills you develop to grow professionally, and the University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) is the educational gold standard. Our portfolio of courses, certificates, and boot camps is designed to deliver practical and valuable tools and skills to help you raise your profile and fuel your career.

Approach the job market with confidence. Our professional development advisory board keeps tabs on hiring trends and forecasts future job needs.

Learn from industry experts. The seasoned professionals who teach CCAPS courses are second to none—experts in their field who deliver well-informed and practical knowledge in a fun and engaging way.

Gain skills to take to work immediately. Update your resume with practical skills that are in demand by leading organizations in all industries.

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What do Takeda courses provide?

Flexible learning options: take classes in-person or remotely

Instruction from academics and industry-leading experts who bring real-time knowledge to the classroom

Skills that lead to certification, salary increases, and job promotions

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“From the instructors to the content—taking the certificate was an excellent experience. I know I’ll use the skills I gained for years to come.”

— Blair Bond, Management Practices Certificate

“From the instructors to the content—taking the certificate was an excellent experience. I know I’ll use the skills I gained for years to come.”

— Blair Bond, Management Practices Certificate

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Getting Started

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SCL internship with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

SCL internship with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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Anaerobic digestion: Mid process review

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