Renewable Energy Systems Certificate
students: earn a validated Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems in approximately 10–15 hours, self-paced. A limited number of seats remain.
For UT Austin students:
14-day withdrawal (full refund) before completion
Self-paced · Start immediately
Students can enroll at heavily discounted prices through the enrollment deadline -
from $299 to $99.00
students are eligible through August 31st, 2026.
Enrollment closes at 11:59 PM CT. If you plan to enroll, we recommend completing
enrollment before the deadline.
Why this certificate matters
96%
Employers suggest certificates strengthen applications
$12K
Average reported salary increase with certificate
9/10
Hiring managers prioritize candidates with certificates
Based on industry surveys and self-reported outcomes from certificate program completers.
Individual results may vary.
Program Overview
Overview
Overview
The Renewable Energy Systems Certificate Program is designed for college students interested in developing strong, in-demand renewable energy systems skills required across a wide range of roles and industries. Whether your goal is to engineer advanced electric vehicles, modernize power grids, lead the energy transition, or drive corporate sustainability, this program equips you with the specialized skills to stand out in the modern energy sector.It provides a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy systems, covering core concepts, tools, and techniques used to analyze energy solutions, support sustainability initiatives, and inform infrastructure and policy decisions in professional environments.
Whether you are applying for internships, your first job out of college, or competitive early-career positions, this program helps prepare you for roles where renewable energy systems knowledge is a required part of the job.
Key Features
Audience:
Designed for students interested in renewable energy systems and roles that involve sustainability, energy analysis, and environmental planning. The program is well suited for students across engineering, environmental studies, public policy, and arts and sciences, as well as anyone seeking to strengthen their résumé for sustainability-focused roles across industries.
Duration:
Four months of access per semester to course materials and resources. At the end of four months, you can renew your access if needed.
Time to Complete:
Expected to be completed within 10 to 15 hours, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning.
Certificate:
Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems.
Why This Certificate Matters:
Renewable energy systems skills appear in job descriptions across sustainability, infrastructure, and environmental planning fields. This certificate provides a clear and credible way to demonstrate energy systems knowledge, readiness for sustainability-focused roles, and the skills employers expect.
Optional custom emphasis
Leveraging advanced AI technology, the program offers a personalized learning experience that allows students to tailor their certificate toward a specific industry or career direction.
Rather than focusing solely on abstract engineering concepts, students may select an emphasis aligned with the types of roles or industries they are interested in pursuing, such as power generation, sustainable infrastructure, electric vehicle manufacturing, utility operations, industrial automation, aerospace, or energy policy.
For example, a student interested in working for a major utility provider or infrastructure firm in a power systems role may choose an emphasis in Smart Grid Technologies. This emphasis would be reflected in the title of the certificate earned; for example
Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems, Emphasis: Smart Grid Technologies
This approach helps students clearly communicate relevance to employers while maintaining broad engineering applicability across industries.
