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Forecasting Education for Professionals and Enthusiasts Alike

This 12-credit online certificate program, taught by Penn State’s nationally recognized meteorology department with more than 75 years of experience, can help you gain a deeper understanding of weather forecasting. As a student in this program, you can learn to:

  • interpret publicly available weather data and analyze ongoing weather events
  • forecast weather variables such as temperature, wind speed, or precipitation and apply your predictions to everyday situations
  • use industry tools and proper terminology to communicate current and future weather conditions to others
  • develop conceptual models describing the evolution and impact of significant weather events around the globe

Who Should Apply?

Storm chasers, weather forecasters, and other professionals who rely on weather data to perform their job duties successfully can all benefit from this program, as can:

  • sailing enthusiasts and pilots who rely on meteorological data to chart courses or plan flights
  • professionals whose businesses are affected by weather and who seek a deeper understanding of meteorology 
  • secondary teachers in Earth science who aspire to enhance their understanding of meteorology 
  • communications majors looking for a stepping-stone into the broadcasting profession
  • weather enthusiasts seeking a preparatory foundation in order to pursue an undergraduate degree in meteorology

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate or have completed your GED. There are no formal calculus or physics requirements for entrance to the program.

Weather Forecasting
 (Undergraduate Certificate)
Learn to produce and analyze forecasts, and better understand the impact of weather systems on your leisure activities and professional livelihood with one of the most respected meteorology departments in higher education.

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Thanks to my time in this program, I have a greater ability to write serious technical research papers. I also developed a permanent connection to the professional meteorological community.
— Philip Lutzak, Undergraduate Certificate in Weather Forecasting

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This is the real Penn State. You will take courses with curriculum developed by the same professors who teach on campus. You can expect the same caliber of academic quality that you associate with Penn State.

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