This course provides a broad view of the evolving nature of energy and the influence of cost, availability, sustainability, technical advancements, lifestyle, and concern over the environment. Learners get a peek into our energy history, recent technical and societal advancements in clean energy, and some of the more important adjustments we have seen and will continue to see. It includes a discussion of how our energy infrastructure adapts to the changing landscape while managing costs, often deploying a new workforce while providing highly reliable grid power necessary for a robust and competitive economy. Material covers current and future workforce opportunities.
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University at Buffalo
The State University of New York
Energy Production, Distribution & Safety SpecializationUniversity at BuffaloAbout this Course
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Learner Career Outcomes
67%
started a new career after completing these courses
67%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
50%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 4 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 17 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
Offered by
University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is a premier, research-intensive public university and the largest, most comprehensive institution of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. UB offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and nearly 300 graduate and professional programs.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Energy Touches Everything
We will discuss the concept, scope and types of energy. We will explore energy's origins, uses, and evolving sources along with the properties and effects of greenhouses gases and their global warming potentials.
4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 18 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
4 readings
Acknowledgements10m
Resources (Optional): It's Abstract25m
Resources (Optional): Uses25m
Resources (Optional): Greenhouse Gases and Global Warming25m
4 practice exercises
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Energy Touches Everything30m
4 hours to complete
Energy Sources
We will discuss ultimate sources of energy and potential uses for certain sources of energy. We will review energy timelines and the economics involved with energy, along with stabilizing pricing.
4 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 33 min), 3 readings, 4 quizzes
4 videos
Reflecting Energy8m
Natural Gas & Hydrofracking7m
Conversation: Economics & Environment6m
3 readings
Resources (Optional): Stored Sunlight25m
Resources (Optional): Reflecting Energy25m
Resources (Optional): Natural Gas and Hydrofracking20m
4 practice exercises
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Energy Sources30m
5 hours to complete
Energy & Utility Solutions
We will discuss innovations in energy as well as the movement and storage of energy along with supply and demand.
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 48 min), 4 readings, 5 quizzes
9 videos
Conversation: Moving & Storing Energy6m
Conversation: Batteries & Infrastructure2m
Supply & Demand7m
Conversation: Demand Response4m
Conversation: Business Strategies7m
Conversation: Distributed Network Integration7m
Embodied Energy4m
Customers of Today & Tomorrow4m
4 readings
Resources (Optional): Innovations25m
Resources (Optional): Supply and Demand25m
Resources (Optional): Embodied Energy10m
Resources (Optional): Customers of Today and Tomorrow20m
5 practice exercises
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Energy & Utility Solutions30m
5 hours to complete
Adaptation
We will focus on workforce opportunities and preparation for a future in energy fields.
5 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
5 videos
Conversation: Tomorrow's Workforce6m
Conversation: Trends of the Utility Industry3m
Conversation: Workforce Culture & Safety4m
Energy is Complicated7m
3 readings
Resources (Optional): Workforce10m
Resources (Optional): Energy is Complicated10m
Energy Industry: The Enterprise - Key Takeaways10m
3 practice exercises
Self-Check30m
Self-Check30m
Roadmap to Success: Final Project3h
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM ENERGY: THE ENTERPRISE
by KHAug 13, 2020
This one is a really great one. I've got a lot of insights and initiative for my interest and further journey with Renewable sectors. Conversationalists are really a great kick to follow through.
by SWAug 12, 2020
Well organized course with really good examples of energy industry. It also added conversations with an expert in energy industry. It was really helpful to get a clear idea about the Industry.
by TTOct 2, 2020
Great course , genuinely insightful and pleasantly fresh syllabus and content .Really enjoyed the laid back style of Martin Casstevens . Overall a very satisfying course. Many thanks.
by SDSep 17, 2019
Among the four lectures in this series, this course provides possible areas for innovation and research. Take this if you want to gain insights into possible demands in the future.
About the Energy Production, Distribution & Safety Specialization
This specialization provides introductory knowledge about the energy industry and associated career opportunities, whether you are interested in a utility technician or utility worker role, or emerging green energy solutions. It is intended for those considering a career in the field, and people already working in the industry who have less than three years of experience and have not completed similar training. Through four courses, learners receive an overview of electric power systems, natural gas, safety practices, and the energy industry as a whole. To learn more, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=2Yh9qIYiUDk.
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