Global Affairs Certificate in Clean Energy

The clean energy sector is booming, and the demand for skilled professionals is expected to soar alongside it. Clean energy jobs are projected to experience a significant growth by 2030 and are anticipated to outpace the average job market growth, highlighting the increasing importance of clean energy expertise in the coming years. This rapid expansion is fueled by rising concerns about climate change, the growing cost of fossil fuels, increasing demand for electricity, and a rising public interest in sustainable solutions.

If you're looking for a career with purpose and strong growth potential, the clean energy sector offers exciting opportunities to make a real difference.

NYU Clean Start Program: Your Launchpad to Success

The NYU Clean Start Program, a collaborative effort by the Center for Global Affairs and the NYU Urban Future Lab, equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate this dynamic field. Our curriculum delves into the core pillars of clean energy:

• Understanding the Clean Energy Ecosystem: Gain a comprehensive view of the players, technologies, and trends shaping the industry and explore cutting-edge advancements in renewables, energy storage, and sustainable practices.
• Demystifying Policy Landscape: Navigate the complex world of clean energy regulations and incentives.
• Foundations of Finance and Economics of Clean Projects: Learn to assess project viability and explore project finance and commercialization within the clean energy sector.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Understand and contextualize energy data and leverage data analysis and modeling to optimize clean energy strategies.

Beyond the Classroom: Practical Experience and Networking

NYU Clean Start Program goes beyond theory. Our capstone course pairs you with a leading clean energy company. This hands-on project allows you to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting, build a valuable portfolio piece, and forge industry connections.

Sample Projects include:

• Microgrid Viability: Developed metrics and performed extensive primary and secondary research to better understand the potential market demand for microgrids in New Jersey, New York, the Philippines, and South Africa
   
• Energy Management and Bench-marking Software: Through extensive stakeholder interviews, policy research, and data analysis, the team evaluated 37 potential market locations and came up with a set of market expansion recommendations.
   
• Community Solar Opportunities: Analyzed incentive structures and policy and economic landscape for community solar projects in New York State to develop models for analyzing pricing structures and identifying opportunities for projects.

In addition to virtual classroom learning, you'll gain access to a vibrant network through:

• Virtual Networking Events: Connect with clean energy professionals and employers to explore career paths.
• NYC Clean Energy Network Opportunities: Attend industry events and tap into New York City's thriving clean energy community (depending on program format).

Join our Clean Energy community! Sample of Job Titles held by former students:

• Project Manager at a City Development Corporation
• Managing Member at a Green Bank
• Senior Project Manager at an Energy Management Company
• Senior Marketing Specialist for a Utility Portfolio within a Management Consulting Firm
• Manager of Market Segmentation & Growth for a large Utility Company
• Senior Financial Analyst at a large Utility Company
• Regional Development Manager at a Solar Development Company
• Strategy and Development at a Commodities Group
• Project Developer for a Solar Development Company
• Business Development for an Energy Data Analytics Firm
• Director of Operations for a Clean Energy Nonprofit
• Senior Engineer for an Energy Data Analytics Firm