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Certificate in Clean Energy

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Develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this burgeoning field

The global shift toward clean energy is accelerating - and skilled professionals who understand both technology and policy are in high demand. This certificate prepares you to enter and lead in the clean energy industry through a rigorous curriculum, real-world project experience, and direct collaboration with industry practitioners.

 

What this certificate does for you:

 

  • Build foundational sector knowledge: Understand energy systems, renewables, storage technologies, and the evolving ecosystem of stakeholders and markets.

 

  • Acquire analytical skills sought by employers: Gain hands-on competence in energy analytics, financial modeling for clean projects, and decision-support frameworks.

 

  • Engage in applied practice with industry partners: Complete a capstone project with a real clean energy organization - transitioning theory into portfolio-ready work and professional network connections.

 

Offered in partnership with NYU's Urban Future Lab at the Tandon School of Engineering, this program is taught by practitioners and industry leaders who bring cutting-edge insights, experience, and networks into the virtual classroom.

Develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this burgeoning field

Format

Online

Requirements

3 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$3,747*

*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

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Why This Certificate?

Advance Your Clean Energy Career

Gain in-demand skills to succeed in the clean energy sector. Whether you're looking to transition your career or enhance existing expertise, the program offers a rigorous curriculum, valuable industry connections, and a prestigious credential that will elevate your professional trajectory.

 

Learn From Industry Experts

Courses are taught by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the clean energy sector. Their insights and practical expertise ensure you receive both academic depth and requisite knowledge and skills foundational to a successful career in the sector.

 

Practical, Hands-On Learning

The program incorporates real-world projects and case studies, allowing you to demonstrate knowledge and skills with practical scenarios. This experiential approach ensures you can immediately implement new skills and knowledge in your current job or future roles.

 

Build Your Clean Energy Network

Students engage with industry leaders through guest lectures, and work with a clean energy company on a real-world applied project. These experiences expand your professional network, open doors to new career paths, and provide invaluable insights into the inner workings of the clean energy sector.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

The Certificate in Clean Energy prepares professionals for positions within both the private and public sectors, offering opportunities to explore topics and projects related to sustainable energy systems, finance and development of energy projects, and energy and environmental policy. 

 

The program equips students with foundation skills and knowledge to navigate the evolving clean energy landscape to pursue jobs such as:

 

  • Policy Analyst: Analyze and develop policies that promote the transition to a clean energy economy.

  • Project Manager: Manage the development and implementation of renewable energy projects.

  • Energy Finance Analyst: Evaluate and structure financing for clean energy projects, such as green bonds or impact investing.

  • Business Development Manager: Identify and develop new business opportunities in the clean energy sector.

  • Energy Data Analyst: Analyze data to identify trends and inform decision-making in the clean energy sector.

  • Clean Energy Entrepreneur: Identify a solution and grow a clean energy company.

This program, with three required courses, is offered in sequence and designed to be taken in as few as two semesters. 

 

Courses are offered virtually in a synchronous instructor-led format. Students are required to attend at least 80% of the synchronous sessions per course.

 

Courses should be taken in the following order:

  • Foundations of Clean Energy

  • Energy Analytics, Modeling, and Cleantech Finance

  • Clean Energy Capstone


Those wishing to expedite their coursework can take the first two courses within the same semester. The Clean Energy Capstone should be taken last after the completion of the other courses.

Courses are designed for working professionals. Expected time commitments vary by course and familiarity with course content but students generally report that they spend 2-5 hours per week on coursework outside of class time on average.

 

Contact sps.global.affairs@nyu.edu

 

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.