Employers demand skilled workers; choosing Engineering at Waterloo is a great start to developing specialized skills. An engineering degree qualifies job seekers for a variety of jobs, but other skills like communication, ethics, and problem solving support long-term career success. WatPD-Engineering provides Waterloo Engineering students with the opportunity and support needed to develop these foundational workplace skills as part of their co-op experience.
This online academic program includes core courses designed to include skills specific to engineering workplaces and elective courses that address skills required for success in any field. Students generally complete one ten-week PD course per work term, with each course requiring two to three hours of time per week. Please visit FAQ for answers to frequently asked questions.
Since WatPD-Engineering is an integrated part of Engineering at Waterloo, WatPD-Engineering program requirements must be met in order to earn your degree. Students must earn a total of five PD credits. For engineering students entering their first academic term in fall 2011 or later, the WatPD-Engineering program requirements are outlined below.
Two Core PD Credits
The First Year Engineering Office enrols students in PD 20 for their first work term, and PD 21 for their second.
Three Elective Courses (PD Credits)
Students are responsible for self-enrolling into elective PD courses via Quest. Students can choose from the following currently-available elective courses:
Please contact us with any questions or comments about your WatPD Engineering experience.
To enhance the overall integrated work-learning experience for Waterloo Engineering students by:
• providing engaging and relevant online courses to help students improve their employability and workplace productivity
• encouraging critical reflection on personal growth of academic and professional skills while in a context close to the engineering workplace
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