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About the Course

THIS COURSE GIVES YOU THE INSIDE TRACK TO A COMPLICATED INDUSTRY. The approach of this course is truly unique in how it approaches and engages learners. It looks at the electric utility industry, which has remained critical to our quality of life, health and comfort from the eyes of numerous industry experts through on-location interviews, compelling visuals, and animation. You will benefit from having the inside track because you see some behind-the-scenes information not covered in news stories, social media or even if we are in the business ourselves. EACH WEEK YOU NOT ONLY LEARN WHAT IS CHANGING, BUT WHY. As this industry continues to unfold at an unprecedented pace, you will be armed with knowledge and insights to form informed opinions supporting decisions you will increasingly make for your energy-dependent homes and businesses. This course kicks off with animated crash course on industry history, highlighting aspects of the structure, governance, and technology that remain today, despite the passage of time. Then, throughout the modules, you will build some basics about how electricity gets to you, who watches over decisions, including setting rates. This information establishes a knowledge foundation so that when we explore some of the most critical topics, like renewable energy, smart grid, battery storage, and you can think about it from a much more analytical and critical viewpoint. YOU WILL DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR MAKING SENSE OF THIS INDUSTRY THAT WILL BENEFIT YOU BEYOND THIS COURSE. This industry can get pretty complicated, and this course will help you make more sense of it. Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future is the course for you whether you’re just curious about the industry or an industry veteran looking to grow – or, thinking about joining the industry. (Hint: now is a good time. You'll learn why in this course.) No prior education or experience required. You just need a healthy curiosity and an open mind to learn about an industry that I think a lot of us, including myself sometimes, take for granted....

Top reviews

CR

Sep 26, 2017

Great course for people who have no clue how utilities and microgrids work. Take this class if you're considering diving deeper into concepts like green energy, regulation and distributed generation.

JS

Oct 28, 2021

Exceptionally informative for someone new to the Utility industry. Very engaging, especially for complex content. Melissa is excellent! Quiz material is fair. Videos are high production value.

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By Michael L

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Sep 9, 2017

"Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future" was an outstanding introduction to the rapidly changing--and, believe it or not, actually now exciting--electric utility industry. For those seeking an easy-to-digest yet intelligent overview of this major sector, dive on in.

By Marzieh J

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Nov 1, 2017

The instructor is very passionate and knowledgeable about the topic. Her tone and gesture shows confidence. The interviews with utility professionals is bringing the reality to the course materials. I really enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy it too.

By Bhumika L

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Jan 17, 2022

Great course! Great insights, instructor and interviews to learn about this highly complex topic in a very simple format. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn more about this industry and also potential changes with technology to come..

By Premanand S

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Aug 7, 2020

The course material is precise and gives overall status of present electric utility industry and the direction in which it is moving. Recommended course to know the fundamentals of utility distribution business and market forces acting on it.

By Kiran B

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Aug 18, 2017

it is very informative and high level to understand the utility industry. Instructor is great. Must for everyone who pays utility bills as things are taking off in this industry and the customer is not just the consumer anymore.

By Edson S

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Mar 25, 2021

Very good overall coverage of topics related to utilities, providing historical perspective as well as trends into the future. The course provides many examples, with perspective provided by specialists working in the field.

By Mohsin A

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Jan 25, 2018

From the very basic to the advance and future of the Electricity, They have taught a lot of things in this course about this field. I like this course, structure, and information sharing techniques. Thank You So much.

By Maruthi K

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Jul 5, 2020

This course is perfect for the utility professionals to quickly get abreast of what's trending in the electric utility business. Lucid explanations and crisp interviews makes it very interesting and informative.

By INAM U H

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Apr 2, 2020

It was a great opportunity to took this course. I learned everything from power plant to home by this course. The lecturer always tried to contact with professional people to make this course on another level.

By Anoop P

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Jun 18, 2017

Hi,

Thank you very much. There is no excuse to learn now after going through this course. Would request you to come up with similar advances courses on the same topic. Presenter was excellent !

Regards,

Anoop

By Jason S

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Oct 29, 2021

Exceptionally informative for someone new to the Utility industry. Very engaging, especially for complex content. Melissa is excellent! Quiz material is fair. Videos are high production value.

By Dougal P

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Dec 19, 2019

Great introduction to power market structures and the role/profile of the Utilities. Perspective of the electric market innovations and evolution seems to be complex and exciting.

By Mohammed A A

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Dec 7, 2020

It was a very good course, I am so proud that I took this course with this fantastic instructor. I wish there are more courses that are provided by her.

By Ale R

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Jan 8, 2018

Really nice course, good moderation and interesting topics, I really enjoyed to have more information on screen and that it was not just read out loud.

By ATHARVA P J

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Jun 18, 2020

This course has given a clear information of the future of the utilities, Thank you for such great concept clearing lectures Prof. Melissa Wood

By Werner H

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Jan 29, 2018

Excellent overview of electric utilities even for a novice like me. It discussed the present challenges and future endeavors of the industry.

By PRATIK M

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Aug 13, 2022

I enjoyed the course. Just a suggestion: instead of highlighting Edison, Nikola Tesla can be highlighted more according to his contributions.

By Ansuman P

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Sep 4, 2017

Great curriculum coupled with interviews and experts from leading Utilities makes this really interesting to learn this evolving industry.

By Edward T

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Aug 22, 2023

Great course and really opened my eyes to Electric Utilities. Great course. I would highly recommend to everyone to educate themselves.

By Nshuti E

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Sep 4, 2020

This course was very informative and recommend every single on who is currently working with utility company to enroll in this course.

By Nick N

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Feb 16, 2021

The information is rich and comprehensive. I learned a lot of new things. The teacher is excellent, beyond praise.

Thank you very much.

By Enrique A

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Jul 28, 2017

Very Good basic course about Electric Utilities. You don't need to be in the Electrical Utility Industry to benefit from this course.

By Mahesh S

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Apr 13, 2020

Its a very useful and properly designed course.The presenter is appreciable and she is well conversant with all Utility aspects

By D S R

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May 17, 2021

Very Good course. Gives real-time statistics and facts. Electric vehicles role and future enhancements explained well.

By Abhik

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Sep 3, 2020

A little bit difficult course...some part were really harder...and difficult to understand...but overall nice course..