Online Energy Education – Designed by Industry, for Industry
Since 2000, the Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) has offered timely and relevant online energy programs that meet the emerging needs of the energy industry. The EPCE coalition represents energy employers across the country working together to create, sponsor and offer easily accessible online education and training pathways for the energy workforce.
EPCE’s industry-endorsed education and training has helped thousands of individuals gain a competitive advantage. Learn about accomplishments of employees in the energy industry and get inspired to create your own success story!
Upcoming Webinars

Power Up Your Career with Worcester Polytechnic Institute
March 19th, 2025 at 12 PM EST
We invite you to participate in our 2025 Energy Education Webinar Series hosted by EPCE (Energy Providers Coalition for Education). In each webinar we will highlight one of our regionally accredited universities, providing you with valuable insights into their energy programs and classes.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about EPCE’s program offerings from our partner institutions: Bismarck State College (BSC), Excelsior University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We will also be sharing tips for adult learners, including ways to potentially earn college credit for what you have learned in the workplace.
The webinar on March 19th will feature a guest presenter from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to answer your questions about their programs.
If you’ve ever considered returning to college to charge up your career, please spend some time learning about our flexible online programs.

Power Up Your Career with Excelsior University
Apr 1st, 2025 at 12 PM EST
We invite you to participate in our 2025 Energy Education Webinar Series hosted by EPCE (Energy Providers Coalition for Education). In each webinar we will highlight one of our regionally accredited universities, providing you with valuable insights into their energy programs and classes.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about EPCE’s program offerings from our partner institutions: Bismarck State College (BSC), Excelsior University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We will also be sharing tips for adult learners, including ways to potentially earn college credit for what you have learned in the workplace.
The webinar on April 1st will feature a guest presenter from Excelsior University to answer your questions about their programs.
If you’ve ever considered returning to college to charge up your career, please spend some time learning about our flexible online programs.

Power Up Your Career with Bismarck State College
Apr 8th, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
We invite you to participate in our Energy Education Webinar Series hosted by EPCE (Energy Providers for Education). Each month, we will highlight one of our regionally accredited universities, providing you with valuable insights into their energy programs and classes.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about admissions at Excelsior University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Bismarck State University. We will also be sharing tips for adult learners, ways to earn credit for what you learned at the workplace, and how to use tuition assistance and reimbursement from your company.
If you’ve ever considered returning to college to charge up your career, please spend some time learning about our flexible online programs.
Inspiring Success Stories

“The M.B.A. (from Excelsior University) definitely has provided me with tools that I can apply immediately and learning that I can share with my peers,”
Read Leigh Mason’s story

“The classes have helped to extend my general plant and system knowledge, and I’ve been able to use a lot of that knowledge in my current operator training.”
Read Phillip Washington’s story.

“I believe this degree will help to be more confident in any changes or challenges that will take me out of my comfort zone.”
Read Rigoberto Milla’s story.

“There was something in every EPCE course that I could take and
apply to my job – you can’t say that about too many programs.
My education has completely underwritten the successes I’ve
had and continues to open the door for new opportunities.”
Read Josh Pepple’s story

“A lot of the professors at BSC aren’t just professors –they actually work in the industry in the field so they have the knowledge to really help you understand the material.”
Read Michelle Opon’s story.

“When I work with the electrical system planning folks now, I have an appreciation and understanding of what they’re looking at in a way that I wouldn’t have otherwise.”
Read Brian Majerowicz’s story.

“(The online Associate of Applied Science in Electric Power Technology program at Bismarck State College) definitely helped me better understand the energy field and provided me with a great foundational overview that helped me when I was doing my on-the-job training.”
Read Paige Lubahn’s story.