This one-day (8-hour) short course program provides a comprehensive overview of nickel laterite ore processing, introducing participants to both hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical approaches. While designed as an intensive introduction rather than an in-depth technical training, the course covers the business overview of nickel laterite ore processing and refining, ore characteristics and selection of processing routes, high-pressure acid leaching (HPAL), ferronickel smelting and refining, nickel matte production, and solvent extraction. The program emphasizes real-world applications, environmental considerations, operational challenges, and process optimization strategies—giving participants practical insights into the broader nickel laterite value chain.