Empowering Participants

Overview

Develop professional skills in ethical technology and engineering, effective collaboration, and strategic communication, including purposeful and impactful presentations.

Beginner Courses:

Start Your Lifelong Learning

Build foundational habits and strategies for continuous learning and personal development.

In this course, you will learn many important skills to help you study, such as time management, discovering your own learning styles, and reading more effectively and expanding your vocabulary.

In this course, you will learn to develop your critical thinking skills to help you succeed in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to use critical thinking and argumentation in university contexts to improve academic performance.

In this course, you will learn to develop your problem-solving and creativity skills to help you succeed in your university studies. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to recognize the importance and function of problem-solving and creative thinking within academic study and the role of critical thinking in creative ideation. 

This Specialization aims to prepare students for university studies at an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement in your studies by raising awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and provides you with practical strategies to apply to your studies.

Mindshift is designed to help you propel your career and life forward in today’s fast-paced learning environment. 

Intermediate Courses:

Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

This course is for those passionate about helping people find jobs that match their skills and interests so they can earn a living through fulfilling work.

Approximately half the world’s population is already online, so standing out from the crowd is more important than ever. One of the best ways to do this is by creating your own ePortfolio

Are leaders born or made? Learn the essential skills to develop and expand your leadership repertoire, design teams for collaboration, and craft win-win negotiation strategies.

Do you struggle to relate to others outside the scope of work? Do you need to learn to express compassion for your teammates and appreciate them as people? Learn these skills and more from the Building Relationships with Communication course.

Advanced Courses:

Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with “Introduction to Tech Entrepreneurship”, an online course by the pioneering Desai-Sethi School of Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay. 

Do you work for a nonprofit or in the social sector? Are you struggling to solve problems and meet the needs of the people you serve? Come learn more about how design thinking—a human-centered approach to problem-solving—can help you truly understand a problem.

Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life with Dr. Karen Reivich. This course introduces you to foundational research on resilience, including protective factors such as mental agility and optimism.

Ready to Start?

Take the first step toward advancing your career in the semiconductor industry. Learn more and become a key player in the future of technology. Priority will be given to students and faculty from educational institutions.

Empowering Participants

Develop professional skills in ethical technology and engineering, effective collaboration, and strategic communication, including purposeful and impactful presentations.

Skills and Outcomes

Demonstrate effective team communication skills by facilitating meetings and providing constructive feedback.

Set clear expectations and guide group discussions to improve team interactions and outcomes.

Apply strategies for conflict resolution and active listening to enhance team dynamics and collaboration.

Apply for your license today

Apply now to join one of the six faculty pathways!

Enhancing Your Learning Journey

To maximize your learning experience and career potential, we recommend supplementing your technical courses with a curated selection of English language and human skill courses. These additional courses are designed to enhance your communication abilities, critical thinking, and professional skills, providing a well-rounded education that will set you apart in the semiconductor industry.

John Ball

Instructional Designer Principal

Currently John is working as an Instructional Designer Principal for Global Outreach and Extended Education focusing on work with the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Program. This work involves assisting faculty from six different countries in creating semiconductor credentialing programs in their home universities.

Emilia Franco

Communications Specialist

Emilia Franco is the Communications Specialist for the ITSI Project at Arizona State University (ASU). She leads the development and implementation of communication strategies, including social media campaigns, event promotion, and content creation, to amplify the project’s impact across global regions.

Huyen Nguyen

Program Coordinator, Indo-Pacific Region

Huyen Nguyen is the Program Coordinator, Indo-Pacific Region for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Huyen supports the coordination and implementation of ISTI activities in the Indo-Pacific region countries.

Ha Mai

Data Analyst

Ha Mai serves as Data Analyst in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project. Ha supports the collection and management of ITSI project datasets, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Melissa Stine

Program Manager, Americas Region

Melissa Stine is the Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Program Manager, Americas Region, for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project, overseeing the implementation of project activities within the Americas Region countries.

Dung Le

Program Manager, Indo-Pacific Region

Dung Le serves as Program Manager, Indo-Pacific Region for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), overseeing the implementation of project activities within the Indo-Pacific region countries.

Thai Tran

Sr. Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation

Thai Tran serves as Sr. Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project. Thai oversees the comprehensive quality assurance of all ITSI project deliverables, ensuring activities meet project KPIs and align with the established quality criteria.

Jesús Silva

Associate Director of Program Operations

Jesús Silva Elizalde serves as the Associate Director of Operations for the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chains Project in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). Leveraging vast USAID, Chips Act, and semiconductor experience, Jesús oversees the implementation of all ITSI activities.

Jose Quiroga

Managing Director

Jose A. Quiroga is the Director of Global Development in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Managing Director of the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chains Project at ASU, funded by the US Department of State through the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund. This program aims to enhance workforce capabilities within semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) operations across key partner countries. By prioritizing workforce development activities, the initiative seeks to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals essential for the semiconductor industry’s growth and resilience.

Jeffrey Goss

Principal Investigator

Jeffrey Goss is a prominent leader in global and professional development, holding roles as Associate Vice Provost SE Asia, Executive Director, and Assistant Dean in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). With over 25 years of experience, he has significantly impacted STEM education and workforce development globally. Mr. Goss is Principal Investigator for the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund. His leadership has advanced STEM education and strengthened supply chains in the Americas and Indo-Pacific, enhancing global semiconductor ecosystems.