Microgrid Manager
Build the knowledge and confidence to manage cutting-edge microgrid systems with practical tools for resilience, efficiency, and sustainability. This course equips learners to lead operations and optimize performance in modern distributed energy networks.
$495
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
14 modules
Online - self-paced
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$495
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
14 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$495
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
14 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$495
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
Duration
Online - self-paced
Overview
The Microgrid Manager Certificate Program is a flexible, self-paced online course designed for professionals seeking to master the operational, financial, and technical aspects of managing microgrids. Developed by Arizona State University's Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS), this certificate empowers learners to lead real-world microgrid projects, navigate complex stakeholder needs, and apply industry standards in reliability, procurement, permitting, and more.
Key Benefits:
- Understand technical, financial, and regulatory aspects of microgrids
- Optimize system performance and ensure energy resilience
- Evaluate project costs, incentives, and lifecycle savings
- Learn industry standards for permitting and interconnection
- Apply tools to improve stakeholder engagement and compliance
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 3 CEUs upon successful completion
Certificates will be granted and shared with graduates of the program
This certificate equips you with the critical knowledge and applied skills needed to lead microgrid projects with confidence—preparing you for impactful roles in a rapidly transforming energy landscape.
Bundle and save on your microgrid training
Pair Microgrid Manager 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:
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Who this course is designed for
- Energy professionals seeking project management and operational expertise.
- Military veterans transitioning into energy infrastructure roles.
- Utility and government staff tasked with energy planning and reliability.
- Engineers, analysts, or consultants expanding into distributed energy.
- Career changers exploring renewable energy leadership.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Lead and manage microgrid projects with technical and operational confidence
- Identify and interpret financial, regulatory, and environmental project data
- Develop effective stakeholder engagement and ownership strategies
- Assess project viability through cost, revenue, and incentive models
- Ensure compliance with permitting, interconnection, and industry standards
- Make data-informed decisions to support resilient and efficient energy systems
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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Please reach out to asuleaps@asu.edu for direct assistance.
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