Solar Energy Development and Design
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The renewable energy sector employs 11.5 million people worldwide and over 400,000 in Canada, with a projected growth for the next decade of 50% in Canada and 160% in Alberta.
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Understand the technology behind solar power as you acquire a foundational understanding of solar power and walk through the planning, design, and development process required to install a solar project. Learn about the mechanics of solar power generation and the technical aspects of its integration into power grids. Explore the economics of different solar power projects as you practice forecasting the output of projects in real time and assess the profitability of potential new projects. Discuss the promising future trajectories of the industry.
Solar Energy Development and Design 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.
Two steps, two credentials for you!
This series is comprised of a 42-hour course, “Solar Energy Development,” which is offered as a complement to the foundational program Renewable Energy Essentials. To earn your Solar Energy Development and Design Record of Achievement, you must complete this solar energy course and, in addition, the three 14-hour courses offered through Renewable Energy Essentials.
Step 1
Complete the three foundational courses in the Renewable Energy Essentials series
three 14-hour courses: receive Essentials Series Record of Achievement
Step 2
Compete the course Solar Energy Development
one 42-hour course + Essentials Series: receive Solar Energy Development and Design Record of Achievement
Fully online.
Offered as a complement to the foundational program Renewable Energy Essentials.
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 one course and the Renewable Energy Essentials series and earn an Online and Continuing Education Record of Achievement.
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).
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in Solar Energy Development and Design
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Complete the core course:
Complete one more course to also earn an additional – Wind Energy Development and Design – Record of Achievement.
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).
Bursaries and funding opportunities
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Eligibility
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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 |
| Coal and Electricity Transition Tuition Voucher
If you work at one of the identified coal/electricity worksites and have been employed for a year or more |
$12,000 max. N/A |
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