Montana State University announced on March 30 that registration is now open for a range of professional development and continuing education courses running from April through June. The courses are available to both the Bozeman community and campus members, offering opportunities to learn skills such as welding, executive communication, artificial intelligence tools, movie making, and more.
The initiative aims to provide accessible learning experiences that support career advancement and personal growth. Courses include “Executive Presence for Mid-Career Professionals” on April 2, “Women in Welding” from April 7-30, “Improv for Innovative Leadership” on April 21, “Extending the Chatbot: Getting Started with AI Agents and Human-in-the-Loop Design” from April 22 to May 6, “Embody Your Space” on April 30, “Project Management Essentials and CAPM Prep” from May 12-14, and “Introduction to Movie Making” from June 3-24. Each course is designed to offer practical skills relevant in today’s workplace or personal life.
A new program called MSU After Hours will also be introduced this spring. This series invites attendees onto campus during weeknights for hands-on workshops such as visual storytelling or stargazing. The workshops cost $25 each and do not require previous experience or prerequisites.
Montana State University leads research funding in Montana with annual expenditures exceeding $288 million according to the official website. The university contributes significantly through volunteer efforts, outreach programs, and research aimed at improving lives and the environment according to the official website. It ranks among the top five percent of global universities per the Center for World University Rankings according to the official website.
Enrollment at Montana State stands at approximately 17,165 students split evenly between residents and nonresidents according to the official website. As Montana’s land-grant institution based in Bozeman with access to extensive outdoor recreation opportunities amid vast wilderness areas,the university offers a broad range of academic programs while maintaining strong commitments in research excellence.