In this Capstone course, students work in teams of four to six on a specific project with an energy or cleantech company. The project will provide students with the opportunity to apply the previously developed skills and the knowledge they learned through the previous certificate courses to real-life problems faced by companies.

EXAMPLES OF TYPES OF PROJECTS:

• Modeling Community
• Operational Efficiency
• Microgrid Suitability (UGE)
• Microgrid Business Model
• Assessment of the Marketing Storage

This course will feature a mix of synchronous and asynchronous sessions that provide content and reinforce learning outcomes. Synchronous sessions are outlined in the course schedule listed on this page.
 
Continuing Education Units (CEU) : 3

You'll walk away with

• A strong understanding of what it is like to work at a clean energy business or government entity in the New York metro area
• Knowledge of your industry host and its mission and the impact your Capstone Project will have on the host’s business
• The skills to effectively execute a project with a remote team and consulting client
• The ability to communicate effectively with a consulting client on a project’s progress, ensuring the client’s confidence in you and your team
• The skills to manage and resolve internal team conflicts effectively

Ideal for

• Students interested in clean energy
• Those seeking to work in the energy sector or a related field