Announcing Colorado School of Mines ProEd: learning platform for STEM pros

Colorado School of Mines is proud to announce the launch of Mines ProEd, a dynamic professional education platform designed to help STEM professionals stay at the forefront of their industries.

In today’s rapidly evolving STEM marketplace, companies and individuals need a trusted resource to improve their work-related skills. Mines ProEd meets this need with an ever-expanding library of affordable short courses and workshops that bridge skill gaps, support career growth and adapt to industry trends. Designed with flexibility in mind, Mines ProEd offers both on-demand and instructor-led courses to fit the busy schedules of working professionals.

“Lifelong learning continues well beyond graduation, especially as you strive to take on new responsibilities and adjust to changing technology and practices,” said Sam Spiegel, assistant vice president for Online Education at Colorado School of Mines. “Mines ProEd offers accessible and industry-focused training for STEM professionals and their teams. Whether refining technical expertise, pivoting into a new role or preparing a team for emerging challenges, this new platform provides flexible learning that fits busy schedules.”

Tailored learning for industry needs
Mines ProEd goes beyond off-the-shelf training by collaborating directly with companies to develop customized, STEM-focused learning solutions. Whether it’s a senior engineer looking to upskill a team in business communications or a global mining company seeking specialized training on industry trends, Mines ProEd delivers tailored education that aligns with workforce needs.

Organizations can work with Mines to create specialized training programs covering topics such as the future of mining, digital transformation, machine learning and AI, ESG (environmental, social and governance) and decarbonization. For companies who are looking to provide training to a cohort of employees, programs can be delivered via a portal accessible exclusively to the company’s employees.

"By collaborating with international partners, we ensure that professionals across sectors—from data science to engineering to energy and minerals—have access to specialized education that aligns with industry and global demands," said John Bradford, vice president for Global Initiatives and professor of geophysics.

All Mines ProEd courses are backed by the expertise of Colorado School of Mines, ensuring rigorous, real-world applications. For more information about Mines ProEd and to explore available courses, visit proed.mines.edu.