Engineering Certificate Programs and Contacts

When deciding whether to pursue a certificate, please check with the individual curricula and program administrators regarding double-counting policies. As a reminder, triple-counting between programs (degrees and certificates) is not allowed.

The Certificate in Engineering Entrepreneurship provides a foundation of knowledge and skills for pursuing high-tech entrepreneurial opportunities and is intended to complement the student’s graduate education and training in Penn Engineering’s on-campus master’s degree programs. Students are encouraged to talk with Ashley Dailey if they have questions about applying and requirements.

The Advanced Scientific Computing Certificate helps students develop unique skills in the nexus of high-performance scientific computing, data science, physical science, and engineering. Students become equipped to solve the complex scientific and technological problems that carry societal impact through theory and computing. This certificate is open to all Master’s and PhD students enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania. Students are encouraged to talk with Delaney Parks if they have questions about applying and requirements.

The Integrated Product Design (IPD) Certificate is jointly offered by Penn Engineering, the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, and The Wharton School. The IPD certificate acknowledges students’ interdisciplinary training and hands-on experience in product design through a human-centered approach to developing products. This certificate is for students who are already enrolled in graduate education at Penn in Penn Engineering, The Wharton School and the Weitzman School of Design. Students are encouraged to talk with Maryeileen Griffith if they have questions about applying and requirements.

The Certificate in Sustainability Design & Engineering provides a foundation of knowledge and skills in design and engineering for sustainability to solve real-world problems and increase our climate resilience. It is intended to complement the student’s graduate education and training in Penn Engineering’s and Weitzman Design’s PhD and Master’s degree programs. It will nurture a community and offer professional development and networking activities in line with the goals of the CLIMATE-CARE training program. Upon completion, it will appear on the trainee’s academic transcript. The Certificate is open to graduate students who are currently enrolled in any of Penn Engineering’s or Weitzman’s graduate degree programs. Students are encouraged to talk with Keith Rosenbaum if they have questions about applying and requirements.

Penn Engineering alumni are eligible to apply for Online Graduate Certificates. This option is only for after degree completion and cannot be done simultaneously while enrolled in an Engineering degree program.