Obtain a Certificate in Sustainable Transportation

The Specialized Study Entrepreneurial Certificate Course in Sustainable Transportation and Community Solutions explores sustainable transportation and its potential to counteract the adverse effects of climate change, population growth, and increasing transportation demands. It addresses the pressing issue of greenhouse gas emissions, particularly from the transportation sector. The course aims to develop sustainable solutions through advanced vehicle technology, low-carbon fuels, and travel demand management strategies, alongside exploring their impact on air quality, noise, water, and human safety within local communities.

Sustainable Transportation: 10-Week Program (April 1st, 2024 - August 26th, 2024):

Total of 6 units for Part I and II

• Introduction to Sustainable Transportation and Associated Community Impacts (ENGRX481) begins April 1st, 2024 and ends June 3rd, 2024. Virtual meetings every Thursday at 5-6pm.
• Sustainable Transportation Solutions and Community Impact Mitigation (ENGRX482) begins June 24th, 2024 and ends August 26th, 2024. In-person commitments are every Saturday 12-4PM at the CE-CERT Lab in Riverside, along with several field trips to happen during the week.
• Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Transportation, Agriculture and Clean Technology Innovations (MGTX464) begins June 24th, 2024 and ends August 26th, 2024. Virtual meetings with mentors according to your schedule. In-person commitments at UCR for the kick off on Wednesday June 26 from 5 – 7pm and for the final pitch on Tuesday September 11th from 2-6 pm.

PART I. INTRODUCTION MODULES (ONLINE) - 2 Units

• Course 1. Introduction to Sustainable Transportation Solutions and Associated Community Impacts (2 units)

  ENGRX 481: Introduction to Sustainable Transportation and Associated Community Impacts (2 units) 

  This introductory course focuses on both passenger and freight transportation systems, their different transportation modes, their environmental and energy impacts, and potential sustainable solutions. Topics include transportation’s role in climate change, transportation systems design, personal mobility choices, supply chain management, transportation energy needs, and community impacts of transportation.
   

PART II. MAIN PROGRAM (ONLINE AND IN PERSON) - 4 Units

• Course 2. Sustainable Transportation Solutions and Community Impact Mitigation (3 units)

  ENGRX 482: Sustainable Transportation Solutions and Community Impact Mitigation (3 units) 

  This course focuses on sustainable transportation solutions, addressing both passenger and freight transportation and their various modes. Solutions that will be examined include: 1) advanced vehicle technology; 2) reducing carbon from the transportation energy source; 3) travel demand management; and 4) innovative transportation system solutions. Various environmental metrics for these solutions will be examined, with a particular focus on community impacts. Specific community impact mitigation strategies will be addressed. 
   

• Course 3. Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Transportation, Agriculture and Clean Technology Innovations (1 unit)

  MGTX 464: Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Transportation, Agriculture and Clean Technology Innovations (1 unit) 

  
  This course helps accelerate the launch of a startup or business. This experiential course, focused on mentorship, is designed to help participants validate their idea, saving time and money.  The course takes students from theory to practice and connects them to potential customers of their business that will ultimately confirm if the student’s idea is viable.   Students will assess a concept or product in the framework of a business opportunity. This includes assessing whether an idea has market appeal (product/market fit), and includes identification of the business ecosystem, stakeholders, customer segment, value proposition and market size. Through customer interviews students will identify customer pain points or problems which will aid in refining their business idea or technology.  Students will develop valuable interviewing skills as they prove or disprove hypothesis about their business venture and the value that they bring to the customer. Students will learn first-hand from a group of accomplished entrepreneurs and business professional experts in the field, as well as directly from their potential customers.