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Power Generation & Alternative Energy Options Certificate

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We are not currently enrolling students in this program. However, if you are still interested in training to work in the industrial trades, consider these short-term trades training programs available through Everest College.

Power Your Alternative Energy Career with Everest

Have an aptitude for science and math and a concern for the environment? Ready to make a change and help the world go greener? The Power Generation and Alternative Energy Options Certificate program provides you with a cross-disciplinary approach to developing valuable skills as you learn to operate turbines, generators and other alternative sources of power.

With certification from Everest, you can pursue the most sought after jobs in this rapidly expanding industry and improve your chances for higher compensation. Start today with Everest and you can get your certificate in a few short months to begin your new career.

Find a Job in the Alternative Energy Field

Energy is the great new frontier of American business. Between increasing demand, diminishing supplies and growing environmental concerns, the need for skilled, innovative energy specialists, like you can become, has never been greater.

As an investment in your future, Everest’s Power Generation and Alternative Energy Options Certificate program ensures you stay competitive in the employment marketplace and increases your value and marketability.

Certification in the power generation and alternative energy field paves the way to a variety of career options, including:

  • Turbine technician
  • Generator technician
  • Field service technician

You can even grow into more advanced roles with greater responsibility, including plant engineer or plant manager as well as field service engineer and field service manager.

With Everest’s Power Generation and Alternative Energy Options Training, You’ll Learn:

  • Laws and principles of thermodynamics.
  • Combustion theory.
  • Horizontal wind turbine design and operation.
  • Power plant start-up and shutdown procedures, plus principles of efficiency.
  • Function, design and troubleshooting of generators, turbines and boilers.
  • In-depth understanding of water system operation and control.

Here’s What You Get with the Power Generation and Alternative Energy Options Certificate Program:

  • Instruction on emerging "green" technologies such as wind energy production and water management.
  • Training in energy conversion, including opportunities for field experience.
  • Tech support around the clock. Call toll-free or email us 24/7.
  • Test prep and the final examination at no additional charge. The initial course fee covers all course-related materials and exams.
  • A Certificate of Completion when you finish the online coursework and pass the final exam. Include your certificate with your resume to demonstrate your advanced skill set.

Earn Your Power Generation and Alternative Energy Options Certificate in as Little as 3 Months

You receive 126 hours of instruction with the purchase of the Power Generation and Alternative Energy Options Certificate program. Studying on a part-time basis (10 hours a week) allows you to complete the entire program in about three months. Need more study time? No problem. Your educational materials will be available online for a full year after your initial purchase.

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As one of America's leaders in post-secondary education, Everest can provide you with an experience that is as cost-effective as it is personally rewarding. Your satisfaction is assured by our unique combination of:

  • Program offered through accredited institution
  • Expert support
  • 24/7 access
  • Affordable payment plans
  • Guaranteed results!

It's time to think green! Get started on a career in alternative energy and power generation. Find the Enroll Now box at the top of the page to get started.