Özyeğin University academicians collaborated with Twente University on a study highlighting the effectiveness of short online courses for developing transdisciplinary competence in graduate students, directly supporting SDG 4 by promoting inclusive, high-quality education. The research demonstrates that these condensed, intensive programs benefit students by improving their learning quality and professionalism despite significant challenges encountered. This study focuses on the transdisciplinary skillsets needed for developing wearable and collaborative robots, where industry collaboration is essential. As the feasibility of long-term industry involvement in educational programs decreases, these short courses offer a practical alternative for students to gain real-world skills in industrial design, medical considerations, ethics, and teamwork. In a 5-day online course, 31 graduate students from engineering, industrial design, and health fields across four countries worked in cross-disciplinary teams to solve a real industry challenge. Using a mixed-methods approach—competence measures, journal entries, team progress reports, and final presentations—the study found substantial improvements in self-regulated learning, motivation, and teamwork. These results suggest that short, targeted online courses could enhance graduates’ readiness for the workforce, offering a valuable model for future university-industry collaborations.