Program Overview

Course Description

The course, OLCD-SETC0010 - Energy Fundamentals, is 42 learning hours. It introduces participants to the theory and practice behind energy production, distribution, and consumption. Participants will learn about the relationship between energy and the environment and leave with a strong grasp of the basic terminology and units of measurement used throughout the certificate program.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Overview of Energy Fundamentals
• Module 2: Overview of Power Generation
• Module 3: Transmission and Distribution
• Module 4: Electricity and the Environment

What You Will Learn

• SET Certificate Overview
• Introduction to Electricity
• Power Generation Overview
• Transmission and Distribution
• Electricity and the Environment
• Electricity Storage and Course Recap

Notes

By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET).

Recommended For

• Anyone interested in learning about Sustainable Energy Technologies

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies (SET): Required

Course Details

Section Title

Energy Fundamentals

Type

Online - Self-Paced

Dates

Apr 01, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026

Total Learning Hours

42.0

Instruction Delivery Method(s)

Online Self-Paced

Course Fee(s)

Fee: non-credit | $1,402.00

CEUs

4.2 CEUs

Instructors

• Jorge Pina

Instructor Biography

Jorge Esteban Osorio Pi˝a is the instructor of CSR and is a Business Administration professional and MBA in Sustainability. He has professional experience in Canada, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil, and holds professional certificates in Sustainable Energy Technologies (SETP) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSRP) from the Foundational Technologies Institute.