Graduate Certificate in Offshore Wind Energy at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

A one-year online graduate certificate for professionals and graduate students seeking to upskill for the offshore wind industry. It covers technology and engineering, development and finance, supply chain management, marketing, environmental impact, business logistics, law and policy. It is compatible with a full-time work schedule.

Duration: 1 year (online) | Intake: Fall (Fall 2026 course began September 9; registration deadline was September 1) | Study mode: online | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Coursework is completed online with online special events, using a student-led, project-based approach with integrated networking. Fall 2026 offering includes the course Offshore Wind Energy Technology, Resources, Grid Integration and Trends.

Career pathways

Prepares students for leadership roles in the offshore wind industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Designed for professionals from varied fields and for graduate students.

Intake: Fall (Fall 2026 course began September 9; registration deadline was September 1)

Duration: 1 year (online)

Apply through the official page: https://www.umass.edu/graduate/apply

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