Renewable Energy Technologies
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One of the fastest-growing in the world, the renewable energy sector employed 11.5 million workers worldwide in 2019. In Canada, according to Clean Energy’s 2021 report, the current workforce in the sector sits at 430,500 people, a number projected to grow almost 50% to 639,200 by 2030. Alberta, however, is the province poised to see the most impressive growth, with jobs set to increase a huge 164% over the next decade.
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The Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate aims to fill the shortage for knowledgeable and skilled professionals for the growing sector of clean energy.
In this program, you will understand the principles of operating the broad spectrum of renewable energy technologies as well as articulate the technical challenges for each of the renewable sources and get updated on the major innovations and challenges in the industry.
This program will be of special interest to those who want to develop, manage, or improve their understanding of the rapidly evolving clean energy sector. This includes, among others, environmental professionals, project managers, industry executives, developers, and investors interested in expanding their career or business with renewable energy.
Fully online.
Ladders three series and two additional courses into a certificate.
Fast-track your path into the job market.
No prerequisites; working experience in a related area is recommended but not required. It is also recommended that participants have completed high school and are proficient in English.
Complete the Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate and be eligible to write the Sustainable Energy Technologies Professional Exam (administered by the Foundational Technologies Institute) for a discounted student rate of $200 CAD (regular $800 CAD).
Earn a Certificate
in Renewable Energy Technologies
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University of Alberta parchment in as little as 12 months
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Pay as you go
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Currently open for enrolment
Complete the Renewable Energy Essentials series:
Complete two courses:
Complete the Solar Energy Development and Design Series:
Complete the Wind Energy Development and Design Series:
The suggested (but not required) order of completion is:
EXERM 4310, EXERM 4311, EXERM 4312, EXERM 4287, EXERM 4294, EXERM 4303, EXERM 4304
Only interested in taking a course? You can register for a course without applying and enrolling in the program – browse our Renewable Energy Technologies courses. If later you decide to apply for the full program, the course you’ve taken will be applied toward your Certificate as long as it is still part of the program plan at the time of your application. Please note, program requirements are subject to change over time.
- No prerequisites.
- Working experience in a related area is recommended but not required.
- It is also recommended that participants have completed high school and are proficient in English.
This program is comprised of seven required courses, for a total of 168 hours. Five of those courses are also offered as part of three distinct course series (Essentials, Solar Energy, and Wind Energy), so you can start with a Record of Achievement for each series and then ladder those into the certificate as you complete two additional courses.
Your program requirements
Once you are admitted, you can verify your program requirements by logging into the University of Alberta’s student portal, Bear Tracks, to view your Academic Advisement.
Applying for Graduation
Submit your request to graduate to obtain your credential, receive a parchment, and (optionally) attend the graduation ceremony. Apply for graduation between November 1 and February 1 via Bear Tracks.
- If you haven’t previously completed a program application, you must do so in order to qualify for graduation.
- You must apply for graduation even if you do not plan to attend the ceremony.
Ladders three series and two additional courses into a certificate.
- An application fee of $100 is required for admission into the program.
- Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis as you register for your classes.
- Courses are GST-exempt.
- Eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant.
Bursaries and funding opportunities
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Eligibility
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Apply by |
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| Canada-Alberta Job Grant
Available for businesses in all sectors across Alberta |
Two-thirds of the training costs (up to 100% if hiring an unemployed Albertan) any time |
| Canada Training Benefit
Residents of Canada, 25-65 years old, who have $10,000-150,000 in earnings for work. |
$250+ income tax return |
| Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan
Whether you intend to work in the same field you trained in outside of Canada, or you wish to apply your transferable skills to a new career, this low-interest loan helps you cover the cost of education and related living expenses. |
Up to $15,000 loan N/A |
| Alumni Professional Development Grant
Any graduate of the University of Alberta |
Up to $500 anually monthly deadline |
| HRDF
Employed by the University of Alberta as Non-Academic Staff (NASA) |
$750 annually Dec / Mar / Jun / Sep |
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