Program Overview

Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future

About this course

This course provides a unique approach to understanding the electric utility industry, offering learners an inside track to a complicated industry. The course features on-location interviews with industry experts, compelling visuals, and animation, providing behind-the-scenes information not typically covered in news stories or social media. Each week, learners will gain knowledge and insights into the changes occurring in the industry and the reasons behind them. The course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and analytical skills to form informed opinions and make decisions about energy-dependent homes and businesses.

Course Overview

The course kicks off with an animated crash course on industry history, highlighting aspects of the structure, governance, and technology that remain relevant today. Throughout the modules, learners will build a foundation of knowledge about how electricity is delivered, who oversees decision-making, including rate-setting. This foundation will enable learners to explore critical topics, such as renewable energy, smart grid, and battery storage, from a more analytical and critical viewpoint.

Target Audience

This course is designed for learners with a range of experience and education in the electric utility industry. Novices, industry veterans, and those looking to join the industry will benefit from this course, which builds a foundation starting with industry history and progressing to more advanced topics. The course is well-suited for electric industry novices or consumers, as well as industry veterans seeking information beyond their specialization to make more informed decisions.

Course Details

• Language: English
• Level: Beginner
• Commitment: 5 weeks of study, 2 hours per week
• User Ratings: Average User Rating 4.5
• How to Pass: Pass all graded assignments to complete the course

Additional Information

No prior education or experience is required to enroll in this course. Learners need only a healthy curiosity and an open mind to learn about an industry that is often taken for granted. The course is designed to help learners develop a framework for making sense of the electric utility industry, which will benefit them beyond the course.