Stanford University offers the Stanford Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Certificate, a three-class online course covering key green-energy concepts, new designs, fabrication processes and nanotechnology in a program ideal for engineers, product developers, product marketing managers and venture capitalists.
The three course topics are: photovoltaics, energy storage & the hydrogen economy, and fuel cells--hydrogen utilization. Each course is available online and takes approximately six hours to complete. Students may complete the courses at any time.
Students who complete all three courses earn the the Stanford Sustainable Energy Conversion and Storage Certificate.
The Center for Energy Efficiency and Building Science (CEEBS), based at the Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York, teaches building science and green-energy concepts in courses aimed at renewable energy contractors, homeowners, remodelers, and students looking for a hands-on renewable-energy education.
CEEBS operates 12 learning centers throughout the state, where students may enroll in courses, such as basics of building science, building analyst, envelope professional, and cooling professional. Students who complete CEEBS courses may receive a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification.
The College of Southern Idaho has a wind energy technician program within an energy technology program in the agricultural school. The wind energy technician program provides comprehensive coverage of solar, geothermal, small wind, biofuels and other alternative-energy sources. Courses follow both hands-on and lecture format.
Students may also learn special tools and skills required to work in the wind-energy industry as wind turbine technicians. Students may enroll in the program to earn either an associate degree in applied science or a technical certificate. The program has entry requirements and students must take an entry test before enrolling.
Fox Valley Technical College offers several renewable-energy certificate programs, including environmental management systems in emerging technologies, at multiple locations in Wisconsin. The environmental management systems in emerging technologies program covers topics such as carbon footprint analysis, energy conservation, and environmental management systems.
The program offers courses such as safety risk & prevention, sustainability assessment & design, and carbon footprint reduction management, in which students can enroll at any time. Courses are available online, offline and may also have self-study formats.
Students may earn either a certificate or an associate degree in applied engineering technologies or energy management.