About the program
During the first few weeks of the program, you will be introduced to key concepts in clean fuels and the production and transportation of the hydrogen economy.
Additionally, you will explore real workplace scenarios, such as feasibility planning for carbon capture and conversion, operation and maintenance of carbon capture facilities and operation and maintenance of carbon utilization and sequestration facilities.
In the last few weeks of the program, you will be placed in a work-integrated learning assignment with industry partners. Through these placements, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge, and showcase your newly acquired skills to potential employers in the Clean Energy Industry.
This subsidized program will provide you with both technical skills and soft skills to help you achieve your next step in the clean energy sector.
Our next intake dates for students are:
Time Commitment and Delivery Method
- Classes are delivered online (self-directed and instructor led)
- Mandatory visual participation in classes
- Participants should expect to commit 4 – 6 hours per day
Full Course Listing
The Clean Energy Professional Upskilling Program is available thanks to the support of Upskill Canada [powered by] Palette Skills and the Government of Canada.
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Admission requirements
This program focuses on supporting mid-career workers with at least three years of work experience seeking new career opportunities in the energy and clean technologies sector.
Citizenship:
- Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Work permit with at least one year on the permit after starting this upskilling program.
Academic/Professional Requirements:
Successful completion of one of the following:
- A post-secondary certificate (achieved inside Canada only)
- Post-secondary diploma or degree
- During enrolment, applicants must scan clear copies of their transcripts and certificate/diploma/degree.
- Clear copies of their transcripts and certificate/diploma/degree (if documents are in a language other than English, they must be officially translated. View this list of certified translators in Canada), or an official WES or IQAS credential assessment showing successful completion of a Diploma or Degree.
- At least 3 years of work experience.
- Ability to stay connected to NAIT for at least six months post-program completion for the purpose of tracking job placements and student success metrics.
Application
Along with submitting your application through the above form, please submit the following documents to energyupskilling@nait.ca:
- Cover letter that outlines your understanding of the program and how the program will help you achieve the next steps in a career in the clean energy sectory.
- Resume that include both your work experience and educational background.
- Unofficial transcripts of all of your post-secondary experience.
- Signed copy of NAIT's Student Rights & Responsibility Policy.
Program Testimonials
Chetan's Testimonial
I got to know about the Clean Energy Professional Upskilling Program offered by NAIT late in 2023 and was immediately invested in it. Western Canada has seen a significant growth in the Clean Energy sector in the past few years with a number of startups as well as established corporations seeking to add qualified professionals in their workforce. As a recent immigrant in Canada, I was looking to upskill myself before entering the job market and NAIT presented me with the best opportunity. The program offered by NAIT is a one-of-a-kind course that not only boasts industry experienced instructors but also an amazing support staff that helped me in every step of my journey from induction to helping me find the right field placement. I found the program structure, course content and even the assignments expertly curated to accelerate my understanding of the sector. Having an engineering background certainly helped me understand and appreciate the intricacies of the subject such as Hydrogen production methods, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Sequestration. I aimed to develop a sound foundational knowledge of the Clean Energy sector through this program and was fortunate to continue my learning with a startup focused on Clean Hydrogen production. As a result of a successful field placement and course completion, I was able to land a full time role within the same company. NAIT has been instrumental in helping me enter the Clean Energy market by providing me with foundational knowledge and relevant industrial contacts.
Chetan Deep Singh
Sally's Testimonial
I was introduced to NAIT and asked to take a student from the clean tech program. From the moment of engagement, it was so seamless and well organised. We hosted a student for 3 weeks in April with great credentials. It soon became clear of the capabilities of the student; it took very little management and within a few days our student soon became a valuable member of our team. After spending 3 weeks with our student, we soon decided we would like to hire this candidate on as a full-time employee of Ekona Power.
The candidate joined our team in August, and we have been so impressed with attitude/skillset and abilities, I highly recommend the NAIT program and will continue to take students on a frequent basis.
Sally Carefoot
Director Ekona Power
Suresh's Testimonial
As a seasoned professional in renewable energy and energy storage, I strive to gain a comprehensive understanding of the energy transition and emerging technologies. The NAIT Clean Fuel Certification Program provided me with an in-depth understanding of current innovations in the clean fuels sector and their role in achieving Net-Zero goals. The program’s clear insights and practical, work-integrated learning opportunities have greatly boosted my confidence in transitioning to the clean fuel industry. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their expertise in this field.
Suresh Babu Karunamoorthi
Brian's Testimonial
The assistance provided by the two students from NAIT’s Clean Energy Upskilling Program was exceptional. It was clear from the start that they had the training and the required skill sets to efficiently and effectively accomplish the work we needed done with a minimal amount of direction. Their energy and enthusiasm was contagious. Furthermore, what we thought would be a mentoring relationship very quickly grew into a partnership with a two way exchange of information and ideas. We are looking forward to the opportunity to work with the program in the future.
Brian Bietz,
VP Corporate Development, Integrated Energy and Power Solutions