Planning Resilient Systems Certificate

Learn about resilient agricultural and energy systems with the Planning Resilient Systems Certificate, gaining expertise in sustainability, venture proposals, and energy policies.

You'll understand systems key to developing sustainable, resilient systems. You'll learn how to pitch venture proposals that address efficacy, feasibility, sustainability, and potential return on investment - both financial and social. You'll explore the complex agricultural systems in the United States and the challenges to achieving resilience in the agricultural sector. And you'll gain insights into the implications of energy systems and the policies that govern them.

Careers with a Planning Resilient Systems Certificate

Professionals already working in communities recognize the need for additional training and education in climate change adaptation and resilience, and employers have identified the need for better communication and community engagement skills, improved understanding of climate change, and crisis and risk management as key areas for improved education and training.

Employment categories of graduates from resilience programs — including planning, emergency management, and environmental specialist — are all projected to be growth areas, with 5-10% growth estimated.

Additionally, Climate Change Business Journal has estimated “the United States climate adaptation & resilience services market at $650 million in 2018. Growth has been in the double digits and the forecast is for that rate to continue in the short term at 12-15% per year to at least 2022.”

The Chillicothe, Ohio, skyline from a birds-eye view

Why Study Planning Resilient Systems?

The Planning Resilient Systems Certificate trains public officials, planners, environmental professionals, state and local agency personnel, and others in how to strengthen the ability of systems to resist, adapt and transform under conditions of change.

In the face of unprecedented environmental change, communities will need new strategies to be resilient to the impacts of flooding, drought, unseasonable temperatures affecting resources and food systems, wildfires, and others requiring appropriate policy solutions and strong environmental leadership.

Stackable into the Master of Sustainability, Security, and Resilience

The parent program of this graduate specialized stackable certificate is the (MSSR) degree.

A student who wants to enroll in this certificate does not need to enroll in or complete the MSSR degree. However, completing this certificate does fulfill three required courses in the 10-course degree. Students admitted to this certificate may also seek admission to the MSSR degree, and/or the MSSR program’s other certificates. Two or three certificates also “stack” toward the degree.

Complementary Certificates

Community Risk and Resilience Certificate
Environmental Change Management and Leadership Certificate

Whether you choose to stack certificates or pursue the full master's program, ��ý is committed to providing you with a flexible and comprehensive education to meet your academic and professional goals.

Required Courses

ES 5720 - Energy Systems and Policy
ES 5730 - Environmental Entrepreneurship
ES 5740 - Strategies for Resilient Agriculture

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