Highlights
Flexible and Compatible
- All classes are online, available as both live and recorded Zoom lectures
- Designed to be compatible with a full-time work schedule
- Developed for professionals from all backgrounds and career stages
Comprehensive and Current
- Offers an extensive overview of the offshore wind industry, covering all fields and disciplines across a range of topic areas
- Provides a strong foundation and broad context for decision-making, project management, and professional leadership roles
- Builds capacity to acquire new knowledge and adapt to new tools that are transferable to all energy systems
Project-based
- Student-led, project-based approach mirrors real-world job activities to prepare participants for roles in the industry
- Assignments are tailored to participants’ specific interests and objectives
- Class meetings promote discussion, networking, and knowledge-sharing among professionals in the cohort
Industry Networking
- Learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with future industry innovators
- Hear from than two dozen guest lecturers, including top leaders who are shaping the future of energy in the U.S. and around the globe
- Networking and relationship-building opportunities are integrated into the program, alongside participation with an extensive alumni network
Professional Advancement
- Alumni are well-prepared for leadership and management roles within the offshore wind and renewable energy sector
- Alumni gain relevant, transferable skills that contribute to their professional confidence, personal growth, and value to the industry
- Certificate offers insights into international markets and opportunities to build connections that can lead to roles beyond U.S. borders
High Return on Investment
- Receive this 9-credit certificate for under $6,300 (approximately $2,100 per semester, rates may fluctuate)
- Tuition costs may be covered by employer reimbursement programs
- Full tuition scholarships are available for participants from diverse backgrounds
Career Benefits and Growth
Hear from alums and faculty about how the UMass Offshore Wind Certificate facilitated job growth and opportunities.
The Curriculum
The curriculum is applicable for any stage in your career and covers technology and engineering, development and finance, environmental impacts, stakeholder engagement, supply chain management, business logistics, permitting, law, and policy.
Who Is This Certificate For?
This certificate is designed for professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you are looking to begin a career or are a current professional, this certificate has much to offer.
Our students come from a range of backgrounds, including: renewable energy engineers, project developers, supply chain managers, business owners, marketing and communications professionals, stakeholder engagement experts, consultants, environmental scientists, legal and financial experts, policy advisors, permitting professionals, graduate students, and more.
