Sustainable Energy Management, Advanced Certificate, Part-time

Program Overview

This online energy management program offers nine courses covering energy basics, systems, operations, codes, auditing, decision-making, change management, strategic planning, and project development. Through lectures, case studies, and group projects, students develop skills for managing facility energy use, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing sustainable energy practices. Graduates may pursue careers in energy management, energy auditing, sustainable building design, and climate change mitigation.

Program Outline

Outline:

• This program consists of 9 courses that cover various aspects of energy management, including:
• Energy basics: Provides an introduction to energy uses, sources, and costs
• Energy systems: Looks at different conventional energy systems, passive systems, lighting and heating
• Operations management: Covers strategies and techniques for managing facility energy use
• Codes and standards: Reviews various building rating systems, codes, and energy requirements
• Energy audit: Develops skills to identify opportunities for cost and greenhouse gas reduction
• Decision-making tools: Introduces techniques for evaluating and choosing energy management strategies
• Change management: Explores methods for managing and implementing organizational changes related to energy use
• Strategic planning: Provides an overview of strategic planning as it pertains to energy management
• Project development: Covers all aspects of energy management project development

Teaching:

• The program uses online learning as the primary method of instruction, with lectures and self-guided lessons
• Classes include case studies, group projects, discussions, and presentations

Careers:

• Graduates may find opportunities in fields such as:
• Energy management and energy efficiency
• Energy auditing
• Sustainable building design and operations
• Climate change and sustainability