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Course Description

Understand key concepts related to electricity and major forms of power generation. Learn about the importance and different applications of direct and alternating current. Get an overview of conventional and alternative forms of electricity generation. Acquire foundational knowledge in conventional and renewable energy systems, as well as the most innovative applications on the market.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at industry executives, environmental professionals, project managers, power producers and regulators, those working in government agencies, utility companies and energy agencies, as well as developers and investors interested in expanding their career or business with renewable energy.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

  • Describe the ever-expanding global clean energy technology market and what employment opportunities exist for renewable energy professionals.
  • Understand how electricity works at an atomic level.
  • Explain the history of static and current electricity production.
  • Describe the differences between direct current and alternating current.
  • Define basic formulas and units of measurement employed in the energy sector.
  • Describe the ever-expanding global clean energy technology market and what employment opportunities exist for renewable energy professionals.
  • Understand how electricity works at an atomic level.
  • Explain the history of static and current electricity production.
  • Describe the differences between direct current and alternating current.
  • Define basic formulas and units of measurement employed in the energy sector.

Notes

Fully online asynchronous course.

This course applies to the Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate Program and Renewable Energy Essentials Series.

Credentialed by the Foundational Technologies Institute (FTI), an independent organization, to meet standards of quality, practicality, and alignment to business needs.

Assessment activities include: discussions, assignments, and quizzes.

Recommendations

Students intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

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Section Title
Introduction to Electricity and Power Generation
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 16, 2024 to Oct 01, 2024
Delivery Options
Online - Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $445.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 16, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 12, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 16, 2024 to Oct 01, 2024
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