7 Courses
14-42 Hours Per Course
Online
Certificate in as Little as 1 Year
Program Description
The future of energy is renewable—and you can be part of shaping it. Renewable energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, and nowhere is it growing faster than Alberta. With a Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate, your skills and knowledge will be in demand for decades to come.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program is designed for individuals who are:
- 🗸 Busy people juggling career and personal commitments
- 🗸Environmental professionals, project managers, and energy industry leaders
- 🗸Developers and investors looking to expand their knowledge and leverage opportunities in renewable energy
- 🗸Anyone looking to play a part in the rapidly evolving clean energy sector
Questions? Contact us at renewtec@ualberta.ca
What You'll Learn
- 🗸Understand the key principles of operating a broad spectrum of renewable energy technologies
- 🗸Get to know the technical challenges for each renewable energy source
- 🗸Dive into the latest industry innovations and discover where it’s headed next
- 🗸Explore career opportunities for people already in the industry and those ready to break into it
What You'll Earn
- 🗸 You’ll earn a Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate after completing all the program requirements. Or take individual courses to add new skills and advance your career.
- Approximate cost of the full program:$4,905 CAD effective Fall 2025
- Submit your program declaration at no extra cost
- Flexible payment – pay course-by-course as you go
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks
- This program is comprised of seven courses. Courses range from 14–42 hours in length, for a total of 168 instructional hours.
- It’s designed for part-time study and can generally be completed within one year.
- You have the flexibility to schedule courses around your availability. Most students complete 1–3 courses per semester.
- The following three learning series, plus two additional courses, are included in your certificate: Renewable Energy Essentials, Solar Energy Development and Design, and Wind Energy Development and Design.
- For students who are new to Renewable Energy Technologies, it’s recommended to complete EXERM 4310: Introduction to Electricity and Power Generation first. Then it’s suggested to take the courses in the following order: EXERM 4311, EXERM 4312, EXERM 4287, EXERM 4294, EXERM 4303, EXERM 4304.
- Grading is through assessments, which might include quizzes, exams, discussion forums, papers, and presentations.
- It’s a flexible online experience, with courses offered synchronously and/or asynchronously. More info about online delivery formats can be found here.
- Course materials are shared in CE Canvas. Some courses may require additional resources, such as textbooks.
You could be eligible for funding and scholarships – explore your Funding and Scholarship Opportunities.
- After you successfully complete your program requirements, you’ll receive an email letting you know when your certificate is ready. If you have any questions about your credentials, please contact the program office. Once you receive your certificate, you’ll also be eligible to become a UAlberta Associate Alumni.
- To learn about transferability from other institutions, see our Transfer Credit information
- International Students are welcome to enroll and pay the same course fees as local students.
- Proficiency in English and a stable internet connection are needed to participate and succeed in our courses.
- Please note that non-credit programming does not qualify for a study permit, therefore, this program cannot be used for immigration to Canada. For more information, please contact University of Alberta International Student Services.