Fire Protection Engineering Certificates

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Protect the World from the Dangers of Fire

The world has never needed fire protection engineers more. From burning in the Amazon Rainforest to the flames at Notre Dame Cathedral, fires can be devastating and deadly. As the world continues to grapple with the effects climate change, wildfires in particular have become more frequent, intense, and costly. What can you do to help?

Graduate Certificate

WPI’s four-course Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering enables students to gain advanced knowledge in fire safety, engineering, and policy. Whether you pursue the certificate on-campus or online, you will have access to same rigorous course content and learn from the same world-renowned faculty who are pioneering advances in fire dynamics and computational modeling.

Advanced Certificate

Designed for students already holding a master’s degree, WPI’s Advanced Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering enables practicing professionals to enhance their knowledge of fire safety, engineering, and policy. Through the five-course certificate program you will gain career-boosting skills and experience while learning and working closely with WPI faculty members who are recognized as world leaders in fire dynamics and computational modeling.
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REFRESHER COURSES
Take a refresher course to build your confidence and prepare to tackle this program’s challenges.
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Curriculum

An advisor will help you to select four thematically related fire protection engineering courses for the graduate certificate that match your interests and career goals. Possible focus areas:

  • Advanced protection systems
  • Core concepts in fire protection engineering
  • Facility and building design
  • Fire protection management
  • Hazard and risk assessment
  • Industrial applications

For the advanced certificate, you will work with an advisor to select five thematically related fire protection engineering courses that match your interests and career goals. Possible focus areas:

  • Advanced protection systems
  • Core concepts in fire protection engineering
  • Facility and building design
  • Fire protection management
  • Hazard and risk assessment
  • Industrial applications
WEBINARS

Graduate Studies Series.

Team members from Graduate & Professional Studies host quick and convenient webinars designed to highlight popular topics when starting grad school. Take a deep dive into specific areas of interest such as how to secure funding, how to ace your application, an overview of student services, and more!

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