Continuing Education

Life Long Learner

Empowering West Central Ohio’s Workforce, Wright State University–Lake Campus is the premier hub for workforce development in West Central Ohio. We bridge the gap between education and industry by providing high-quality, accessible training designed to elevate your professional skills. Whether you are an individual looking to pivot careers with our computer and technical courses or a professional seeking leadership development, we provide the tools you need to succeed in today’s competitive economy.

Customized Training Solutions for Your Business. We understand that every organization has unique challenges. That’s why we offer tailored training solutions tailored to your team’s requirements. From specialized technical instruction on your equipment to executive leadership coaching, our experts can develop and deliver a curriculum either on our campus or directly at your facility. Contact us at wdbec-lake@wright.edu to discuss how we can build a custom program that meets your specific business goals.

What Classes are Offered?

Computer Courses

  • Artificial Intelligence with Google Gemini
  • Chat GPT
  • Copilot Foundations
  • Manage SharePoint and OneDrive
  • Microsoft Excel
    • Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
  • Microsoft Power BI: Power BI Series
    • Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
  • QuickBooks

Leadership Skills

  • Accountability + Coaching = Expectations
  • Beyond Being Just Another Boss
  • Coaching starts with T.R.U.S.T.
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communicating Across Generations
  • Front Line Leader and Supervisor Trainings
    • Communication Coaching
      • Managing Team Member Performance
  • Leading No Matter the Circumstance
  • Problem Solving Series
  • The Essentials of Employment Engagement
  • Team Building & Mentoring
  • Time Management

SHRM CEU Credit Classes

  • The Courage Gap

Technical Skills

  • Automation
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Basic Electricity
  • Basic Hydraulics
  • Basic Machining
  • Bearing Fundamentals
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
    • Basic and Advanced
  • Industrial Electrical Classes–Basic, Intermediate, Troubleshooting
  • Fanuc Robot Training
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
  • SkillsTrac—Maintenance Training and Tool and Die Training
  • Yaskawa Robot Training
  • Welding
  • Electrical Maintenance
  • Electrical Prints
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • GD&T
  • Grinding Fundamentals
  • Industrial Controls
  • Introduction to G-Code Programming
  • Introduction to Hydraulics 
  • Hydraulic Maintenance
  • Hydraulic Troubleshooting
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Mechanical Drives
  • Motor Controls
  • Pneumatics
  • Programmable Logic Controllers 1
  • Programmable Logic Controllers 2
  • Welding
    • Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced

Online Courses

Personal and professional online training is available through Ed2Go. A wide range of highly interactive courses led by expert instructors is affordable, fun, and convenient.  Explore online courses.