AIR QUALITY & CLIMATE RESEARCH TRAINING (ACT) PROGRAM

Air Quality & Climate Training (ACT) Program

Accessible, online courses open to the public.

The Air Quality and Climate Training (ACT) Program at UC Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) offers accessible, online professional development courses for those seeking to better understand and address today’s air quality and climate issues. Each course is taught by UCR faculty and research leaders, providing a blend of technical insight and real-world application.

For more information, please contact us at certinfo@cert.ucr.edu

About the Program

ACT courses introduce participants to the fundamentals of air quality, energy, and sustainability. Designed for individuals with a background in science or engineering, each ten-hour course combines engaging online lectures, interactive quizzes, and flexible scheduling. Participants who complete all course requirements earn a Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through UCR Extension.

Course Features

Introductory-Level Learning

Provides a foundational understanding of key topics in air quality and sustainability.

Fully Online Format

Each course consists of ten one-hour modules — flexible, self-paced learning from anywhere.

Interactive Learning

Includes automated quizzes after each module and a final quiz to reinforce understanding.

Recognized Achievement

Earn a Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through UCR Extension.

Courses Offered

Our programs will be made available soon.

Researcher in a blue lab coat working with engine testing equipment at CE-CERT.

Emissions and Performance of Mobile Sources

Learn how vehicles, engines, and fuels affect air pollution — and explore emerging clean technologies.

Instructors: Dr. Tom Durbin & Dr. Zisimos Toumasatos

Student in a blue lab coat examining a scientific sample inside a research laboratory at UC Riverside.

Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality

Discover how gases and particles shape the air we breathe and our environment.

Instructor: Dr. Sarah Petters

Sustainable Transportation and Community Impacts

Understand the environmental and social effects of how we move people and goods — and explore greener solutions.

Instructor: Dr. Matthew Barth

Electric Grid and Renewable Energy

Gain a working understanding of power systems and how renewable energy connects to the grid.

Instructor: Dr. Hamed Mohsenian-Rad

Center for Environmental Research & Technology