Certificate of Completion: Electric Power Engineering

A Certificate of Completion in Electric Power Engineering is a non-degree program ideal for those seeking knowledge that can be applied in the workplace, or simply for those intrigued by the content of a single course.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

NOTE: Certificate of Completion (non-degree) students do not receive financial assistance, and are expected to be entirely self-funded.
Career advancement for Electric Power Engineers

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

This Advanced Training Program (ATP) offers professionals in the power industry an opportunity to complete graduate studies in electric power engineering on a part-time basis, online. The program is an initiative of the Power and Energy Systems Group within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, and receives support from Hydro One Networks Inc., a major power-transmission utility in North America.

The distinctive features of the ATP are:

the candidate can choose one of three academic tracks, including the degree of Masters of Engineering (MEng) in Electric Power Engineering, and the courses are provided online through distance education.

Enrollment in the Electric Power PD courses is restricted to only those individuals registered in the Electric Power Engineering Program.
ATP provides advanced state-of-the-art training, skill development and education for power engineering personnel employed at various power companies to help develop specialized manpower base for employment in the power and energy business. Courses are relevant to the power industry to help retrain personnel, providing updates on advancements in the field. The courses are also available to electrical engineering graduates and professionals working in other areas and wishing to explore a career in the power and energy sector.

All courses are offered through an e-learning platform to support students learning while they work.

Certificate of Completion: All successful participants in a course receive a Certificate of Completion from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo. This option is suited to those industry participants who may want to update their knowledge on any specific subject without having to go through the whole graduate program.

The maximum time limit for completion of the diploma and MEng degree requirements is 15 academic terms. Degree requirements must also be completed within 60 consecutive months (i.e., 15 consecutive terms) including terms in which a student is registered as inactive.

Enrollment in the Electric Power PD courses is restricted to only those individuals registered in the Electric Power Engineering Program.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.