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Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy

This online certificate program is designed for working professionals in a range of fields who want to expand their knowledge on renewable energy topics. The certificate is multidisciplinary, featuring courses taught by instructors from several engineering disciplines as well as the Colleges of Science, Business and Liberal Arts. Instructors are experts in their respective fields at Nevada and other research institutions.

Certificate requirements

The 12-credit certificate program allows students flexibility while providing a breadth of understanding in different aspects of renewable energy. The certificate also includes internship courses offered onsite, providing students hands-on experience and real-world knowledge.

Topic include:

• Interdisciplinary fundamentals of alternative energy and public policy process
• Solar energy technologies and applications and related public policy, economic, and environmental issues
• Fundamentals of power system operation, introduction to the smart grid, and integration of renewable energy-based generation to the grid
• Exploration of the fundamentals and application of biofuels in today's energy and environmental challenges
• A hands-on exploration of the industrial methods of biofuels production and process control
• Policy instruments utilized to foster use and development of renewable energy
• Business, legal and public policy issues related to renewable energy projects
• and business development
• Geothermal and wind energy courses

For more information, please visit the renewable energy program website.

Admissions requirements

The program is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, management or a related field. If you are not currently enrolled in a graduate degree program, you must complete a graduate special application and apply to the Renewable  Energy Certificate Program.

Complete admission and application details can be found on the program website.

Related Renewable Energy Degrees and Programs

• Minor in Renewable Energy