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Members of Ocean Autonomy Cluster can this autumn access credit-bearing continuing education courses from NTNU at a significantly reduced price through MIDAS Academy. The standard course fee is NOK 24,000, while Ocean Autonomy Cluster members pay NOK 12,000. Members of Ocean Autonomy Cluster are invited to strengthen their expertise this autumn through flexible, credit-bearing continuing education courses from NTNU, developed in close collaboration with industry through MIDAS Academy. The programmes are tailored to professionals working in marine and maritime industries facing rapid technological development, increasing autonomy, stricter sustainability and safety requirements, and growing system complexity. The courses combine academic insight with practical relevance. Participants work on real challenges from their own workplace, ensuring that new knowledge can be applied directly in ongoing projects and operations. The programmes are organised as part-time online studies with a combination of digital and physical sessions, making them compatible with full-time work. If there are non-Norwegian-speaking participants, the courses can also be conducted in English. For members of Ocean Autonomy Cluster, the course fee is reduced from NOK 24,000 to NOK 12,000. Designed for professionals in ocean industries The courses are relevant for engineers, technologists, project managers and other professionals involved in the development, operation and implementation of advanced technological solutions. In addition to formal academic credits, participants gain access to NTNUs professional environments and build networks across companies and sectors. For employers, the programme offers an opportunity to strengthen internal competence, innovation capacity and long-term competitiveness. Courses autumn 2026 Strategic design and scenario building This course provides insight into how to work strategically with design methodology and lead change processes in complex and uncertain environments. Participants learn methods for strategic problem-solving and future-oriented development work. Application deadline: June 1 Read more about the course Marketing and internationalisation The course provides practical and up-to-date knowledge in market strategy and internationalisation, with particular relevance for technology companies and maritime industry actors. Indicative application deadline: May 15 (Application deadline has passed. Please contact us for available spots.) Read more about the course Design thinking and artificial intelligence The course focuses on how organisations can move from experimenting with artificial intelligence to creating real business value. Through practical examples, participants gain better decision-making foundations for development and implementation projects. Application deadline: June 1 Read more about the course Next-generation operational capabilities This course is particularly relevant for employees working closely with the development and use of remote operations. It provides insight into how monitoring and operations can be planned and conducted remotely using technologies such as smart sensor networks, drones, artificial intelligence and digital twins. Application deadline: June 1 Read more about the course The application deadlines are indicative, and late applications may still be accepted if places remain available. For general questions about the programmes, please contact NTNU Continuing Education and Part-time Studies at videre@ntnu.no.

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