Biomanufacturing Project Management Microcredential

Launch your career in sustainable biomanufacturing

The Biomanufacturing Project Management (BPM) Microcredential at ��о�Ժ�� equips you with the leadership skills, technical training and real-world experience needed to step confidently into high-demand roles in biomanufacturing, clean tech and the broader bioeconomy.

Funded by , a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused on the bioindustrial sector, the graduate-level BPM program combines flexible online learning, hands-on industry experience, and a dual focus on project leadership and advanced bioprocessing. It’s designed for working professionals, career changers, veterans and recent STEM graduates seeking to advance their careers.

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This six-month, 16-credit microcredential program offers a career-aligned pathway into the growing bioindustrial economy. Through a flexible, online curriculum, you'll gain high-impact skills in:

Project management and leadership
Bioprocessing and sustainable scale-up
Green chemistry and AI-enabled biomanufacturing

Courses are 100% online and asynchronous to fit your schedule, and students have the option to attend an in-person, one-week intensive at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) to gain hands-on experience with pilot-scale systems.

The program is designed for:

Working professionals looking to advance or pivot careers
Recent graduates with STEM backgrounds
Veterans and individuals reentering the workforce

Graduates leave prepared for a variety of roles across the bioeconomy, including:

Project coordinator / project manager
Process development associate
Operations and supply-chain analyst
QA/QC technician or regulatory specialist
Business development or tech transfer lead

What makes this program stand out

Built for working professionals: Learn online on your schedule, without pausing your career.
Career-aligned skills: Gain in-demand training in biomanufacturing, project leadership and emerging technologies.
Industry-integrated learning: Apply your skills through real-world capstone projects and optional hands-on training at NCERC.
Veteran and diversity support: We prioritize access and inclusion for veterans, career changers, and underrepresented professionals in STEM.
Open to the next opportunity: Advance your career through exclusive access to BioMADE’s nationwide ecosystem of innovative biotech companies, startups and research leaders.

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Key features

Asynchronous learning: The training program is offered fully online, allowing participants to learn at their own pace, from anywhere, offering maximum flexibility and accessibility.
Comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum: Our curriculum spans core courses in project management and advanced biomanufacturing processes, including specialized tracks in green chemistry and AI-enabled biomanufacturing. This interdisciplinary approach is collaboratively delivered by our engineering and management faculty members.
Equal emphasis on engineering and managerial development: This program is offered through a unique collaboration between ��о�Ժ��'s School of Management and Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Industry-informed training: Participants complete capstone projects shaped by real industry challenges, with the option to participate in a one-week, hands-on training at a green chemistry biomanufacturing facility. This integration of coursework with applied experience prepares students to navigate real-world biomanufacturing environments with confidence.
Diversity and inclusion: Committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, we actively recruit and support students from underrepresented groups, enriching our program and the broader industry landscape.
Career-ready graduates: Empowering professionals with the technical and leadership skills needed to thrive in the evolving bioeconomy. Whether advancing within their organization or pivoting into biomanufacturing, graduates are prepared to make an immediate impact.

The Biomanufacturing Project Management Microcredential Program not only prepares you to excel in the technical aspects of biomanufacturing but also enhances your leadership capabilities, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet and exceed the demands of this rapidly evolving sector.

Our program prepares leaders to address the challenges of an evolving biomanufacturing ecosystem, which demands a combination of strong technical expertise and managerial skills. Graduates will be equipped to lead sustainable biomanufacturing projects and drive innovation in this rapidly growing field.

Our faculty

	Distinguished Professor Kaiming Ye Department of Biomedical Engineering at Watson College
	Professor Sha Jin Department of Biomedical Engineering at Watson College
	Colin Walsh Department of Biomedical Engineering at Watson College
	Dean and Professor Shelley Dionne School of Management
	Osterhout Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Chou-Yu "Joey" Tsai (School of Management)