Which program is best for me?

The EPCE-sponsored programs all align with industry requirements and are designed so that every college course you take in the programs will apply toward the next level of certificate or degree. So, start with one college course and know that you are one step further toward a degree. Based on your areas of interest, educational and professional objectives, your industry experience and training, and how much college you have already completed, select which option best fits your situation.

What area of the industry interests you?

There are many opportunities in the energy industry. Today, EPCE offers programs in areas that provide you with foundational knowledge and skills to work in many jobs in the electric power industry and that have a great demand for qualified workers. Consider the following areas:

Electric Power Technology (basics of electric power industry, transmission & distribution)
Nuclear Power Technology (nuclear generation)

What are your educational goals?

If you are interested in Electric Power Technology…
…and you want to…	then consider these options.
Learn about the electrical industry for your job or to plan your career	Orientation to the Electrical Industry (non-credit course)
Prepare for pre-employment tests required in the energy industry	Industrial Aptitude test prep course (non-credit course)
Learn about certain areas in the energy industry	Online courses
Learn the basics about electric power technology (transmission and distribution) and earn a college certificate	Certificate in Electric Power Technology (if you later decide on a degree, all the credits you earn here will apply)
Earn a Bachelor’s degree, but do not yet have an Associate’s degree	AAS in Electric Power Technology (if you decide to pursue BS degree, all the credits you earn here will apply)
Earn a degree that is energy-related when you have a degree in an unrelated field or a degree that is not “applied”	AAS in Electric Power Technology (if you decide to pursue a BS degree, all the credits you earn here will apply)

If you are interested in Nuclear Power Technology…
…and you want to…	then consider these options.
Learn about the electrical industry for your job or to plan your career	Orientation to the Electrical Industry (non-credit course)
Prepare for pre-employment tests required in the energy industry	Industrial Aptitude test prep course (non-credit course)
Learn about certain areas in the energy industry	Online courses
Learn the fundamentals of nuclear power and earn a college certificate	Certificate in Nuclear Power Technology (if you later decide on a degree, all the credits you earn here will apply)
Earn a Bachelor’s degree, but do not yet have an Associate’s degree	AAS in Nuclear Power Technology (if you decide to pursue BS degree, all the credits you earn here will apply)
Earn a degree that is nuclear-related when you already have a degree in an unrelated field or that is not an “applied” degree	AAS in Nuclear Power Technology (if you decide to pursue a BS degree, all the credits you earn here will apply)
Earn a Bachelor’s degree and you already have an Associate’s	BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology
Earn a Bachelor’s degree and…. - you already have a significant number of college credits - INPO- accredited nuclear industry training - Navy Nuclear training	BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology

If you are interested in Electrical Engineering…
…and you want to…	then consider these options.
Learn about the electrical industry for your job or to plan your career	Orientation to the Electrical Industry (non-credit course)
Prepare for pre-employment tests required in the energy industry	Industrial Aptitude test prep course (non-credit course)
Learn about certain areas in the energy industry	Online courses
Earn a Bachelor’s degree and you already have an Associate’s	BS in Electrical Engineering
Earn a Bachelor’s degree and…. you already have a significant number of college credits	BS in Electrical Engineering
Earn a Bachelor’s degree... but do not yet have the required prerequiste courses to enroll	Colorado Community College Online

As EPCE continues to serve the energy industry and its future employees through online education, we anticipate EPCE will grow to sponsor more online courses & programs. If you have a particular interest for online energy-related curriculum, email info@epceonline.org with your suggestions.