Executive Development Center

Utility Management Certificate - Schedule

The Utility Management Certificate program is scheduled for two, week-long segments Monday through Friday.

Willamette University's Portland Center, 1120 NW Couch St. in Portland, Oregon. [map]

Applications being accepted for the next session: September 23-27 and October 21-25, 2013 (This is a Two Week Program, with Session 1 in September and Session 2 in October). Students must attend both sessions to complete the certification requirements.

 Program Schedule 2013:

Day 1: (Morning): Orientation.Utility History/Background,Strategy and the Final Assignment
Day 2: Understanding the Industry and How Raw Materials Get Turned into Value-Added Commodities
Day 3: Capital Markets and How they Relate to Utilities
Day 4: Important Financial Tools for Utility Managers
Day 5: Project Management, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid and other new Technology
Day 6: Fundamentals of Rate Regulation
Day 7: Rate Setting Regulation Exercise
Day 8: Stakeholder Relationships, Executive Presentation Skills
Day 9: Becoming a More Effective Leader
Day 10: Strategic Plan Presentations and Evaluations