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Graduate Certificate in Power Systems Engineering

Overview

WPI's Graduate Certificates in Power Systems Engineering Protection and Control, and Renewable and Distributed Power Systems are highly-specialized for engineers looking to update their skills (specifically with regards to protection and control), and better position themselves for greater job responsibilities and promotions. If you are not sure you want to commit to a full certificate, you can take an individual course to try it out.

Course Length

There are four 7-week academic terms (A, B, C, and D) in the regular academic year, as well as two optional summer terms (E1 and E2). Most graduate courses are 10-14 weeks.
Course Length

Format

100% asynchronous with elements of synchronous learning
Format

Program Duration

4-6 courses
Program Duration

Degree Requirements

12-18 credits
Degree Requirements

Additional Information

Small Classes
Small Classes
Tuition Discount
Tuition Discount
Individual Feedback
Individual Feedback
Real-World Projects
Real-World Projects
Alexandria Halbin Associate Director, Corporate Enrollment
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Students may transfer prior college credit and may be eligible to earn credit for relevant life and work experience.

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Program Details

Certificates include:

  • Power Systems Engineering Protection and Control
  • Renewable and Distributed Power Systems

Program Requirements

Excellent candidates have an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Engineers from other disciplines may be successful in power systems with coursework in AC circuits and signals as well as significant mathematics including linear algebra and differential equations.