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WolfPerks: Education & Learning

Tuition Waiver

Through the Tuition Waiver Program, eligible staff and faculty can have tuition waived for up to three courses per academic year at any of the University of North Carolina System Institutions. Courses may be taken for career development or for personal interest.

Professional Development

Learning & Organizational Development

At NC State, we believe workforce learning fosters continuous improvement. We deliver relevant content and best practices for leaders and employees that can readily be applied in their daily work to produce immediate, high-performance results. Check out the courses and certificate programs offered by L&OD.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a premier online educational platform offering over 24,000+ expert-led, bite-sized video courses designed to develop business, technology, and creative skills. It provides personalized, AI-driven learning paths and certifications that integrate with LinkedIn profiles to support professional growth and career mobility. NC State employees can log in with their Unity ID for free access to the entire LinkedIn Learning inventory.

Miscellaneous Training

QuickStart

QuickStart is a University Business Practices Certificate Program that covers the basic business practices and processes of NC State University.

Reporter

Reporter is a cross university solution for tracking, managing, reporting and measuring external outreach, required training and (non- degree credit) activities and their impact across the university and beyond, supporting both internal and external compliance requirements.

Technology Training

Library Workshops

Digital Media

Digital media workshops at NC State University Libraries focus on experiential learning, providing hands-on training in multimedia production, emerging technologies, and digital scholarship. The workshops enable students and faculty to learn skills like video editing, podcasting, 3D scanning, and virtual reality (VR) to support academic projects and technical literacy.

Makerspace

NC State University Libraries Makerspace provide hands-on, experiential, and collaborative learning in emerging technologies, including 3D printing, laser cutting,, sewing/textiles, and electronics/microcontrollers (Arduino). These sessions focus on prototyping, digital media creation, and developing technical skills for research and innovation. 

Virtual & Augmented Reality

NC State University Libraries provides hands-on, immersive, and project-based learning in virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) workshops, designed for all skill levels to explore, create, and apply extended reality technology. These workshops focus on practical skills, including 3D illustration, scanning, programming, and interactive media development.

Other Library Workshops

NC State University Libraries offers a wide range of technology workshops focused on digital literacy, creativity, and research, including coding, GIS mapping, 3D printing/scanning, and data visualization. Specialized sessions cover multimedia production (audio/video/graphics), virtual reality (VR), and high-performance computing.

Crafts Center Classes + Workshops

NC State Extension

NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state.