About this Program

Smart, effective transportation systems are vital for society. Creating systems that move people and goods efficiently can help economies thrive, protect the environment, and improve health and the quality of life in communities of all sizes. 

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of critical issues related to planning and development of sustainable transportation systems. We’ll review policies and programs that promote alternatives to the single occupancy vehicle, including mixed-use development and increased population density. You’ll also study the environmental impacts of different transportation options and investigate legal and governmental factors involved in sustainable transportation policy.

DESIGNED FOR

Professionals who work on transportation and sustainability issues, along with those who want to enter the field.

EARN CREDIT TOWARD YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE 

By completing this certificate program, you can earn up to 12 graduate credits toward degree requirements should you later be accepted into the online Master of Sustainable Transportation. To use these credits, you must enroll in the certificate program and obtain graduate nonmatriculated status before you register for the first course. The certificate also has a noncredit option if you don’t plan to pursue a graduate degree.

ENROLL IN A SINGLE COURSE 

If you’re not ready to commit to the full certificate or degree programs, you can take a single course to see if the curriculum is a good fit for you. Learn more about single course enrollment.

LEARN MORE

This program is offered by the UW Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. For more information and to apply, visit the Certificate in Sustainable Transportation: Planning & Livable Communities page on the Master of Sustainable Transportation website.