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 |