This document summarizes the objectives and overview of a student executive programme on biomass. The objectives are to learn about the pros and cons of biomass energy, its production and implementation, technical aspects and how to overcome challenges, and regulations impacting biomass use. The overview defines biomass as a renewable energy source derived from living organisms, which can be used to generate electricity or produce heat through combustion, torrefaction, pyrolysis or gasification. It also provides environmental advantages of biomass such as being renewable, reducing landfills and greenhouse gases.