📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

If you have a background in engineering, strong technical skills, an analytical approach to problem‐solving, and a desire for an exciting career in energy, this program may be for you. This four-semester Ontario College Graduate Certificate will give you the knowledge and skills to be a part of the global transition to sustainable energy solutions. This unique management-focused program will explore current trends and practices in areas including energy assessments, microgrids, existing and emerging energy production and management solutions, project management, and health and safety. You will build confidence and industry-relevant skills through hands-on exercises in well-equipped training facilities including photovoltaic technology in our renewable energy lab. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for technical careers in areas such as energy management, sustainability, improvement, renewable solutions, and project management. You will graduate with a diverse set of skills ready for many opportunities in an exciting and rapidly evolving field. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Chemistry and Thermodynamics I
CHEM8010

Communications for Effective Management in Industry
COMM8381

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Engineering Economics for Industry
ECON8061

Electricity
ELEC8001

Introduction to Energy Management Systems
ERGY8230

Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
OHS8196

Applied Statistics Using Excel
STAT8090

Level 2
Course details
PLC 1
CNTR8051

Monitoring, Operations and Maintenance
ERGY8091

Energy System Design
ERGY8240

Boiler and Refrigeration
MECH8180

Hazard Identification
OHS8036

Photovoltaic Grid Design
TECH8016

Level 3
Course details
PLC 2
CNTR8061

Microgrid
ERGY8120

Energy System Automation Design and Visualization
ERGY8250

Utility Data Analysis
ERGY8290

Introduction to Project Management For Industry
MGMT8631

Emerging Technologies
TECH8040

Level 4
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132

Capstone (Applied Energy Management)
ERGY8031

Energy Assessment
ERGY8130

Human Resources Management for Industry
HRM8381

Health and Safety Management
OHS8226

Program outcomes
Manage an energy project that aligns with organizational and operational goals.
Analyze an organization’s current energy profile to plan and establish an energy strategy.
Evaluate energy production methodologies and carbon reduction strategies to make effective management decisions.
Recommend energy management options, solutions and technologies to maintain long-term operational and infrastructure efficiency.
Collect, compile, and interpret data using appropriate tools based on data analysis methodologies.
Prepare and present persuasive business correspondence and technical documents including business cases, technical reports and proposals in a scientific format using industry-relevant terminology.
Optimize an energy portfolio based on industry standards, operating procedures and process parameters.
Plan, design and advance energy management projects, in compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, established standard operating procedures and best practices.
Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal and professional development to remain current in the energy field.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,745 USD per year

9,490 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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