Online Courses
What courses are available?
"I'm responsible for communications between substations and service centers. This program gave me a better understanding of substation equipment and the electrical grid . things we're typically not exposed to on the job. I also now understand why the company is stressing safety so strongly."
Tyler Stewart, Lead Electronic Technician - Telecommunications, Pepco, IBEW Local 1900
EPCE has co-developed with its education partners unique online technical courses directly related to the electric utility industry. There are both non-credit and credit courses.
Non-credit training courses
- Orientation to the Electrical Industry
This course provides the history of the electrical industry. It covers the major players in creation, development and structure of today's electric power industry. It also deals with the basics of generation, transmission, and distribution. The course discusses the impact of deregulation, new technologies, and the future outlook of the electrical industry. - Industrial Aptitude Test Preparation
This course exposes students to a variety types of lessons and questions focusing on reading comprehension, mechanical aptitude, spatial aptitude and general mathematics that they will face in an Industrial Aptitude test. This self-paced course results in maximum test result by building self-confidence and helps students avoid the “test anxiety” that causes low test scores.
Credit courses
Most of EPCE’s technical courses are part of the degree programs and can be taken as individual courses based on your objectives. See the course lists for each program.
- AAS in Electric Power Technology
- AAS in Nuclear Power Technology
- BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology
- BS in Electrical Engineering
Once you determine which courses interest you, apply to the college and register for courses. Click here to Become a Student!
What are the advantages of EPCE college credit courses?
- Individual courses provide general knowledge of the industry, theoretical concepts and technical aspects of specific areas of the industry
- You can earn 2 to 4 college credit hours per course
- All courses count toward EPCE degree programs
- Technical and general education courses are available
Who takes individual online courses through EPCE?
- Technicians use the courses to learn more about the different areas in the utility.
- Professionals take technical courses to gain understanding of the electric power industry.
- Utility companies use the courses as part of training programs or as a way for employees to qualify for certain positions.
- Individuals seeking a career in the industry build qualifications with EPCE courses