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This program focuses on building expertise in energy engineering and highlights the expanding responsibilities of energy professionals in meeting rising energy demands. Through classroom instruction, students will acquire cutting-edge skills and in-depth knowledge to pursue careers in the fast-evolving energy sector. Graduates of the Certificate program will: comprehend contemporary energy challenges and system management, explore diverse energy sources and technologies including petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear, solar, biomass, hydroelectric, and wind power, examine technical aspects of current commercial operations and the financial considerations of different energy products, develop insights into public policies driving industry growth, understand environmental consequences of various energy systems, earn credits applicable toward advanced energy studies in the Hampton Roads area, and obtain the qualifications needed to join the skilled energy workforce.