Graduate Certificate in Power Systems

College of Engineering

Boost your skills to model, plan, operate and optimize electric power systems in the distributed and renewable energy sectors. The deployment of advanced technologies in power systems involving power generation, transmission and distribution sectors, has resulted in a need for power engineers with expertise. This new certificate welcomes professionals in government, private industry and academia to learn the latest technologies in power systems and build a strong credential in power systems.

The credits earned through this certificate will count towards the MS or PhD degree in electrical engineering if the students decide to continue their graduate studies at UK.

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At a Glance

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:

07/25/2025

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:

12/13/2024

Start Date:

01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:

04/19/2025

Start Date:

05/19/2025

Credits and Tuition Cost (2024-2025)

Credits Required: 12

Cost Per Credit: $753.00

Format

Fully Online

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Graduate Certificate in Power Systems overview

Format

Fully Online

Total Credits

Degree Awarded

What You'll Learn

The online Graduate Certificate in Power Systems is designed to provide students with the core knowledge and latest advancements in power systems analysis, modeling, operation, control, optimization, and integration of renewable energies, and produce well trained graduates in this specialty. Students will learn the theory in various aspects of power systems and master the tools and techniques for planning and operating power systems and solving real-world problems.

Course Examples

EE 537 Power System Analysis
EE 536 Power System Fault Analysis and Protection
EE 539 Power Distribution Systems
EE 531 Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Standard graduate application requirements apply.

Admissions Criteria

Standard graduate admission requirements apply.

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Program Contact

Yuan Liao

Director of Graduate Certificate

yuan.liao@uky.edu

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:

07/25/2025

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:

12/13/2024

Start Date:

01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:

04/19/2025

Start Date:

05/19/2025

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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