Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Power Systems Engineering

Certificate Level: Graduate
Certificate Type: Post-Baccalaureate
Number of Credits to Completion: 15.0
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 14.4801
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 11-9041

About the Program

Learners in this certificate program will develop the technical expertise needed to support projects related to electrification, decarbonization, and the retirement and modernization of aging infrastructure. Participants will gain a strong foundation in key energy transition principles, sustainable power systems, and lifecycle management of utility assets.

Through the program, learners will:

• Understand the technical, regulatory, and environmental aspects of electrification and decarbonization projects.
• Apply engineering and analytical methods to evaluate and manage aging utility equipment.
• Strengthen competencies in project planning, asset management, and risk assessment within the utility sector.
• Develop professional values emphasizing sustainability, safety, innovation, and continuous learning in emerging energy technologies.

Learners will engage in applied, hands-on coursework that integrates technical instruction with real-world utility challenges. Case studies and project-based assignments will simulate industrial problem-solving environments. Distinctive learning experiences include collaboration with industry professionals, exposure to current energy transition technologies, and opportunities to analyze utility modernization initiatives using real data and scenarios.

This program will prepare students/engineers to be equipped with the technical knowledge and to meet the needs of utility corporations to retain existing employees, to develop professionals in meeting the new rising technical challenges, and to attract new, young professionals to join the challenging workforce.

Students in this program benefit from the expertise of faculty engaged in cutting-edge utility research and industry partnerships. Learners benefit from the University’s strong ties to regional and national energy providers, offering exposure to emerging smart grid, electrification, and decarbonization practices. The program’s applied focus ensures that graduates not only understand the theory but also have the ability to apply it effectively in today’s fast-evolving energy workforce.

Admissions Requirements

Students should have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with the necessary pre-requisites. Student's without a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering would require coursework exposure to circuits (i.e., RLC circuits, nodal analysis phasors) and linear algebra (i.e., vector and matrix computation).

Program Requirements

Additional Information

For more information about this program, please contact the School of Engineering