Online Professional Certificate in Green Energy Management

San Diego State University, College of Extended Studies is proud to partner with CSUSB College of Extended Learning in delivering the Online Professional Certificate in Green Energy Management, an innovative green industry online certificate program based on growing demand.

A rush to go green is underway, but expertise and integrity are often missing. Green job education is critical at all levels and pathways from green collar to CEO. This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge necessary for a career in energy management and renewable energy technology. You will perform critical assessments of energy consuming facilities, both residential and commercial, for the purpose of identifying energy conservation opportunities.

How You Will Benefit

• Online courses will emphasize an energy overview, energy-efficient technologies, solar alternatives, sustainable back-up heating systems and renewable energy options, energy audits, converting to renewable energy, green sales strategies and concepts, and the newest legislation and new trends

• Improve knowledge of sustainable energy production and application of green energy production systems

• Take courses online, anytime, anywhere

• A Workforce and Military Spouse approved program at no cost training

How to Earn the Certificate: Complete five courses online: “Introduction to Renewable Energy,” “Converting to Renewable Energy,” “Energy Efficiency, Evaluation and Design,” “Energy Auditing: The Metrics of Green Building,” and “Environmental Economics and Policy Making.”

Who Should Attend: Professionals and individuals interested in and/or involved in the energy field, including:

• design professionals
• green sales representatives
• architects
• contractors and sub-contractors
• professionals involved in energy production and consumption
• project and facility managers
• individuals wanting careers in the green energy field

Winter/Spring 2010 courses: “Energy Efficiency, Evaluation and Design,” “Environmental Economics and Policy Making,” and “Energy Auditing: The Metrics of Green Building.”  

Courses Offered in Winter/Spring 2010:

Energy Efficiency, Evaluation and Design

This course presents the key concepts and methods of energy efficiency. Explore how to provide services with less energy, the different forms of efficiency improvements, and the industry as a whole. Learn the practical implications of public policies, behavior, and economics, as well as the technical and theoretical aspects of energy efficiency. Discover how to convert and design solar energy systems. In addition, different forms of efficiency improvements and conservation are introduced, drawing on examples in transportation,
Fee: $525
Day(s)/Date(s): January 25–March 28

Environmental Economics and Policy Making

Environmental economics can be seen in every government action that pays, punishes or prompts us to achieve a common goal. Learn how to apply the concepts of economics to environmental problem-solving and corporate decision-making by engaging in a wide array of issues that affect modern businesses and governments. Sustainable development, water quality, pollution control, energy efficiency, process improvement, waste management and traffic control are all influenced by fundamental economic principles. This course uses numerous case studies that will challenge you to discuss, critique and frame modern problems by harnessing the power of economics.
Fee: $525
Day(s)/Date(s): March 1–May 2

Energy Auditing: The Metrics of Green Building

The course will give you an overview of the tools utilized to perform an energy audit, the purpose of a diagnosis, and the relevance of Title 24 to these energy audits. Using the building-as-system approach, this course will give you a thorough understanding of home performance, sustainable design and green building practice.
Fee: $525
Day(s)/Date(s): April 12–June 6

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