This fourth course of the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety series – which explores various facets of the power sector – educates participants in the history of the U.S. power industry, as well as challenges and opportunities. Participants learn about the price structure for electricity and natural gas, and the various actors in setting rates: consumer, utility and government.
This online course is available on the Coursera platform.
Course Duration:
Approximately 12 hours
Individuals considering a career in the energy industry – whether a hands-on utility technician or utility worker position, or interested in emerging green energy solutions – and those already working in the industry who have less than three years of experience and have not completed similar training
“The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.”
— Henry Ford, founder, Ford Motor Company