Certificate Program
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This program is sponsored by the Coasts, Oceans, Ports & Rivers Institute.

ASCE's Port Engineering Certificate Program is a series of career-focused courses taught by practicing engineers and university professors provides professional engineers in-demand skills used in the field of port engineering. You will learn the fundamental concepts of port engineering, the design, construction and management of port facilities, types of seismic design classifications and how to interpret geotechnical data. Certificate program enrollment saves you up to 20% versus purchasing courses individually.

In these 12-week courses, you'll acquire sought-after skills that will help you excel in your current position or advance to a new one. You'll be taught from the unique insight and knowledge of a master's level instructor who is highly experienced in port engineering.

Suggested Pre-Requisites

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics

How It Works

  • 5 On-demand courses required to complete this certificate program
  • Complete all 5 On-demand courses within 1 year of enrollment
  • Earn a certificate of completion after all 5 courses are finished

You will be able to apply:

  • Describe the relationship of maritime vessel characteristics to engineering analyses of port and harbor facilities.
  • Describe the factors affecting the design and operation of marine facilities including wind, waves, ice, tides, and currents.
  • Identify the necessary basic design criteria for port/harbor structures, all applicable loads, and recommended load combinations/factors.
  • Convert criteria into operational limits and downtime estimates at various facility types.
  • Compute berthing and static mooring loads on a port structure.
  • Be able to evaluate if an existing port structure needs to be rehabilitated.
  • Learn the process of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) delivery, know the construction management techniques (quality/ schedule/ budget).
  • Understand various design & construction element requirements and associated risks.
  • Describe the types of seismic design classification, performance requirements, and seismic hazard levels.
  • Describe the required process and applicable federal, state, and local design criteria for designing a pier and wharf.
  • Explain and interpret geotechnical data for the analysis, design, and construction of port facilities.

Perfect For

  • Entry level engineers working for port authorities or consulting firms
  • Port staff, port project/construction managers/consultants, port tenants/operators
  • Practicing engineers
  • Engineers seeking to move into port engineering from other civil/mechanical disciplines (e.g. buildings, pipelines, etc.)
  • Other construction service providers
  • Senior level management personnel who might have recently assumed responsibilities over port engineering without any background
  • Senior level management that may be placed into a position of authority over port facilities

Certificate Courses (The 3 core courses and 2 electives must be completed for a total of 5 courses)

Suggested Order of Completion:

  1. Introduction to Port Engineering
  2. Design of Port Facilities
  3. Construction of Port Facilities

Electives:

  1. Geotechnical Design of Port Facilities
  2. Port Operations and Maintenance
  3. Marine Container Terminal Planning
  4. Seismic Design of Piers and Wharves

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning objectives will be assessed through (3) exams in each course.

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete (3) exams in each course and receive a passing score of 70% or higher for each course in the package within 1 year of the purchase date.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]

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