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Energy Systems Optimizations Certificate

Get ahead of your competition with a certificate that helps you stand out.

A graduate certificate in Energy Systems Optimizations focuses on equipping professionals with the technical skills needed to analyze and conduct effective optimizations of various energy systems. This provides provides energy engineers more opportunities to advance their careers and command greater salaries.

Program type:
Certificate - Graduate
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
1 year
Credit hours:
9
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Why earn an energy systems certificate?

Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring
Dec. 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.


This flexible online or on-campus Energy Systems Optimizations graduate certificate is designed to help professionals understand how to optimize energy systems in to improve system efficiency and reduce waste.

This certificate is designed to provide professionals with the knowledge and framework to design and compare the major energy systems, including fossil, nuclear and renewable. The program also provides information on deterministic and numerical optimization methods to finding feasible and optimal solutions to energy systems challenges. It includes optimization as a tool for maximizing outputs while reducing wastage and cost within any energy system.

A certificate in Energy Systems Optimizations demonstrates your ability to:

  • Conduct effective energy systems optimizations (conventional and renewables).
  • Compare different energy systems for efficiency.

Energy Systems Certificate Online or On-Campus

  • Address the challenges of sustainable energy by combining expertise in energy systems with skills in business, policy, and project management through research at UND's Energy Studies Program.

  • Study at a Carnegie R1 Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

  • Take courses and modules that are based upon feedback from the related industries on the skills that they want to see in their future employees.

What can you do with an energy systems certificate?

Upon completing the Energy Systems Optimizations graduate certificate, you open the door to a spectrum of career opportunities. Here are some job titles that await you:

  • Energy Consultant: Provide guidance on designing and implementing energy-efficient solutions.
  • Energy Engineer: Design and implement energy-efficient systems using optimization methods.
  • Energy Policy Analyst: Contribute insights and recommendations for sustainable energy policies.
  • Energy Systems Analyst: Optimize energy systems for efficiency in conventional and renewable sectors.
  • Renewable Energy Project Manager: Oversee renewable energy projects, ensuring efficiency targets are met.
  • Research and Development Specialist: Engage in innovative research to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
  • Utilities Manager: Optimize energy distribution and consumption in the utilities sector.

 

Energy Systems Optimizations Certificate Courses

ENE 510. Energy Systems Engineering I. 3 Credits.

Provides the framework to perform high level designs of various energy systems and develop a comparative analysis of various energy conversion systems including cost, social acceptability, and environmental consequences. This course is one of a two part series with ENE 511 that can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines graduate student or instructor consent. S.

ENE 511. Energy Systems Engineering II. 3 Credits.

Provides the framework to perform basic design and integration of various energy systems and how to develop the comparative analysis of various energy conversion systems. This course is one of a two part series with ENE 510 that can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: College of Engineering and Mines graduate student or instructor consent. F.

ENE 512. Energy Systems Optimization. 3 Credits.

This course will introduce deterministic, numerical optimization and troubleshooting methods used for finding feasible and optimal solutions to energy systems challenges. Prerequisite: ENE 510 or ENE 511, or instructor consent. On demand.

Online Energy Systems Optimizations Certificate

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UND is one of the most affordable online colleges in the region. For this program, we offer the same online tuition rates regardless of your legal residency. Compare and you’ll see UND is lower cost than similar four-year doctoral universities.

Flexible Online Energy Systems Optimizations Certificate Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Top-Tier Online Energy Systems Optimizations Graduate Certificate

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)

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Helping you fulfill your aspirations is our highest priority. We'll work with you to design a custom educational plan that meets your goals.

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