Energy Production, Distribution & Safety

This course familiarizes learners with standards and policies of the electric utility industry and provides basic vocabulary used in the business. It introduces the electric power system, from generation of electricity to the wall plug, covering segments of the system and common components like power cables and transformers. The course is designed for individuals considering a career in the energy field and existing energy sector employees with less than three years of experience. It comprises online lectures, videos, readings, and discussions, culminating in a project to create a roadmap for a self-established, energy-related professional goal.

This course educates individuals on the characteristics and properties of natural gas, preparing them to summarize gas system components and new pipeline technologies. It also covers the key factors behind the formation of the natural gas industry and the historical use of natural gas, enabling learners to identify gas and carbon monoxide safety procedures. Main concepts are delivered through lectures, readings, discussions, and various videos, with a culminating project to create a roadmap for a self-established, energy-related professional goal.

This course equips learners with basic utility industry safety knowledge, educating them about personal protective equipment, fire safety, hazardous materials, and their symbols. It emphasizes the importance of a safe work environment and is designed for individuals considering a career in the energy field and existing energy sector employees with less than three years of experience. The course comprises online lectures, videos, readings, and discussions, with a culminating project to create a roadmap for a self-established, energy-related professional goal.

This course provides a broad view of the evolving nature of energy and the influence of cost, availability, sustainability, technical advancements, lifestyle, and environmental concerns. Learners gain insights into energy history, recent technical and societal advancements in clean energy, and the adjustments in energy infrastructure necessary for a robust and competitive economy. The material covers current and future workforce opportunities, designed for individuals considering a career in the energy field and existing energy sector employees with less than three years of experience. The course comprises online lectures, videos, readings, and discussions, with a culminating project to create a roadmap for a self-established, energy-related professional goal.