Make a difference now and for future generations

Founded on Oregon State University’s unique experience and insights, the online Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy integrates groundbreaking science into emerging energy policies that can help you advance clean energy solutions in your community, state or nationally.

This 20-credit program will provide you with a broad knowledge of United States energy policy and its institutions, how they impact the development of energy markets, and the major and emerging technologies and resources currently in use and under development.

When you complete the certificate coursework, you will gain a standalone credential that will help you stand out in the job market.

Join us at the forefront of the renewable energy movement

Oregon State has a long-standing reputation for its work in energy initiatives including research and teaching collaborations with the OSU Sun Grant Program in Biomass Energy and the Pacific Marine Energy Center.

Through these initiatives, Oregon State plays a role in informing policy and improving the type of energy efficiency that is critical to economic development, lowering energy prices, and addressing climate change.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State

• All classes are developed and taught by OSU's renowned faculty, who are known worldwide for their research, expertise and innovation.
• Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
• OSU Ecampus students receive the same transcript-visible certificate as on-campus students.