Microcredential

Microgrid Designer

Unlock the skills to design innovative, reliable, and efficient microgrid systems that power the future. This course gives you the tools to transform energy goals into actionable, sustainable design strategies.

$595

Total: Course cost

40 Hours to complete

Duration

Online - self-paced
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Overview

The Microgrid Designer Certificate Program provides a robust, self-paced curriculum that builds a deep understanding of the technical and environmental considerations behind effective microgrid design. Learners gain practical skills in system optimization, asset sizing, and power flow analysis, as well as a solid foundation in regulatory, environmental, and economic design criteria. Designed by experts at Arizona State University’s Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS), the program prepares professionals to take the lead in building resilient energy systems.

Key Benefits:

  • Master key concepts in microgrid optimization and asset sizing
  • Analyze real-world load profiles and environmental impacts
  • Build systems that improve performance and resilience
  • Gain fluency in regulatory, safety, and site development codes
  • Learn cutting-edge design methods for renewables and storage

What’s Included:

  • Self-paced modules with expert-led video lectures
  • Interactive learning activities
  • Downloadable slide decks
  • Concept checks after each module to evaluate understanding
  • Supplemental readings with deep dives into underlying subject matter
  • Real-world case studies and applications
  • Eligibility for 4 CEUs upon successful completion

Certificates will be granted and shared with graduates of the program.

Gain practical design expertise that prepares you to shape the future of resilient and sustainable energy systems.


Bundle and save on your microgrid training

Pair Microgrid Designer with a core knowledge course to build a complete, job-relevant skill set. This bundle connects foundational concepts with applied skills, helping you move from understanding to execution. Enroll in both together and save 15% while following a structured pathway designed to support real-world impact and career growth. You can learn more below:

Course Modules

Develop methods to collect, estimate, and organize regulatory, financial, and performance data for a successful microgrid project.

Who this course is designed for

  • Engineers and designers seeking to specialize in microgrid systems
  • Utility professionals and consultants working in distributed energy
  • Veterans transitioning into technical energy careers
  • Individuals interested in sustainability, energy, or power systems
  • Architects or construction professionals exploring energy integration

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Design and optimize microgrid systems using real-world metrics and data
  • Evaluate and size energy assets for performance, reliability, and cost
  • Conduct power flow, fault, and hazard analyses for system safety
  • Apply environmental and regulatory requirements to system design
  • Interpret load profiles and dispatch strategies for effective system operation
  • Develop technical drawings and documentation that support permitting and installation

Practical skills you will develop

This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:

Load forecasting
Environmental impact assessment
Electrical safety design
Energy asset planning
Power flow analysis
Site planning

These skills directly apply to these careers

Sustainability Specialist

Addresses environmental sustainability issues for organizations, develops strategies for reducing energy costs, and promotes environmentally friendly practices.

Median Salary: $97,723

Civil Engineer

Analyzes and plans energy infrastructure projects, including substations, transmission lines, and renewables integration.

Median Salary: $89,940

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