Energy Technology

Credential Type	A Good Fit If...	Where Offered	Length of Program	Cost²
Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)	You hope to work in natural gas, renewable energy, or with the power grid You'd like to pursue a bachelor's degree following completion of your Ivy Tech program You're looking to gain interdisciplinary knowledge and skills through general education courses	See 3 locations	60 credit hours 4 semesters	$10,703
Long-Term Certificates – known as Technical Certificates (TC)
Electric Line Technology	You'd like to start a career working with the power grid You'd like to earn an industry certification to help you land your first job	See 2 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Industrial Wind Technology	You're interested in working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems You're looking for an industry certification to help you start your career in the energy field You like working outdoors and don't mind heights	See 2 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Natural Gas Technology	You'd like to work in the natural gas industry and need the educational foundation to do so You love being outdoors	See 1 location	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Power Plant Technology	You'd like to work with steam generation and controls You're looking for a workplace credential that will prepare you for a career in the energy industry	See 2 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Renewable Energy Technology	You'd like to obtain an industry certification that prepares you to work with solar energy systems	See 2 locations	34 credit hours 3 semesters	$6,065
Workforce Certification
CEWD	You're seeking an industry certification to qualify you for work as an energy practitioner	See 3 locations	3 credit hours 1 semester	$535

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost²

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

You hope to work in natural gas, renewable energy, or with the power grid
You'd like to pursue a bachelor's degree following completion of your Ivy Tech program
You're looking to gain interdisciplinary knowledge and skills through general education courses

See 3 locations

60 credit hours
4 semesters

$10,703

Long-Term Certificates – known as Technical Certificates (TC)

Electric Line Technology

You'd like to start a career working with the power grid
You'd like to earn an industry certification to help you land your first job

See 2 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Industrial Wind Technology

You're interested in working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
You're looking for an industry certification to help you start your career in the energy field
You like working outdoors and don't mind heights

See 2 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Natural Gas Technology

You'd like to work in the natural gas industry and need the educational foundation to do so
You love being outdoors

See 1 location

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Power Plant Technology

You'd like to work with steam generation and controls
You're looking for a workplace credential that will prepare you for a career in the energy industry

See 2 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Renewable Energy Technology

You'd like to obtain an industry certification that prepares you to work with solar energy systems

See 2 locations

34 credit hours
3 semesters

$6,065

Workforce Certification

CEWD

You're seeking an industry certification to qualify you for work as an energy practitioner

See 3 locations

3 credit hours
1 semester

$535

Energy Technology is offered at 3 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus	CEWD WFC	Electric Line Technology TC	Industrial Wind Technology TC	Natural Gas Technology TC	Power Plant Technology TC	Renewable Energy Technology TC	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Evansville	X	X			X		X
Lafayette	X		X			X	X
Valparaiso	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Where Energy Technology is Offered

Is Energy Technology Right for Me?

Energy technology roles are often well-paid and can provide an exciting array of tasks. Professionals in this field work in substation yards, trenches, coal power plants, and natural gas power plants.

They also work on wind farms, solar farms, wind turbines, gas pipelines, and power lines along roadways. These roles might appeal to those who enjoy being outdoors and like variety in their day-to-day.

In addition to technical, job-related skills, energy technology careers often involve:

Comfortability working outdoors
Climbing and working at heights
Problem-solving skills
Teamwork
Communication
Project management
Ethical decision making
Critical thinking

Sound Like You?

If you identify with the traits above, energy technology may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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Is Energy Technology Right for Me?

Prerequisites for Energy Technology

There are no prerequisite courses you must take prior to enrolling in the Energy Technology program at Ivy Tech. But all students entering this program must take assessment tests in MATH, ENGL, and COMM.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Prerequisites

Energy Technology Courses

Descriptions of Energy Technology courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Courses

See when specific courses will be offered by searching our course list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the course in the search bar.

Search for Upcoming Courses

If you’re a current student, upcoming courses are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Course Formats

Energy Technology courses are offered via traditional, in-person and hybrid formats.

Course Descriptions

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.

No Application Deadlines

Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.

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(2) Submit Assessment Documents

After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents

If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.

The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy

For first-time user instructions and other MyIvy tips: View/Print MyIvy Help Sheet

(5) Course Placement

Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart

If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free Knowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.

(6) Register for Classes

Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within MyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet with your advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.

For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.

(7) Pay Your Tuition

After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your MyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.

How to Apply to Energy Technology

Credential Type	Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready	Long-Term Certificates – known as Technical Certificates (TC)					Workforce Certification
Credential Type	Associate of Applied Science (AAS)	Electric Line Technology	Industrial Wind Technology	Natural Gas Technology	Power Plant Technology	Renewable Energy Technology	CEWD
A Good Fit If...	You hope to work in natural gas, renewable energy, or with the power grid You'd like to pursue a bachelor's degree following completion of your Ivy Tech program You're looking to gain interdisciplinary knowledge and skills through general education courses	You'd like to start a career working with the power grid You'd like to earn an industry certification to help you land your first job	You're interested in working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems You're looking for an industry certification to help you start your career in the energy field You like working outdoors and don't mind heights	You'd like to work in the natural gas industry and need the educational foundation to do so You love being outdoors	You'd like to work with steam generation and controls You're looking for a workplace credential that will prepare you for a career in the energy industry	You'd like to obtain an industry certification that prepares you to work with solar energy systems	You're seeking an industry certification to qualify you for work as an energy practitioner
Where Offered	See 3 locations	See 2 locations	See 2 locations	See 1 location	See 2 locations	See 2 locations	See 3 locations
Length of Program	60 credit hours 4 semesters	34 credit hours 3 semesters	34 credit hours 3 semesters	34 credit hours 3 semesters	34 credit hours 3 semesters	34 credit hours 3 semesters	3 credit hours 1 semester
Cost²	$10,703	$6,065	$6,065	$6,065	$6,065	$6,065	$535

Power our world

What You'll Learn

Career Options

Degree Types Offered

Credential Type

A Good Fit If...

Where Offered

Length of Program

Cost2

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Long-Term Certificates known as Technical Certificates (TC)

Electric Line Technology

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Industrial Wind Technology

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Natural Gas Technology

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Power Plant Technology

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Renewable Energy Technology

Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree

Required Courses

Student Outcomes

Workforce Certification

CEWD

Apply Now Request More Info

Getting the Workforce Certification

Program Details

Is Energy Technology Right for Me?

Sound Like You?

Prerequisites for Energy Technology

No Expiration of Credits

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Energy Technology Courses

Upcoming Courses

Course Formats

Applying to Ivy Tech is Free & Easy

No Application Deadlines

Steps to Apply

(1) Apply to Ivy Tech

(2) Submit Assessment Documents

(3) Look for a Confirmation Email

(4) Create an Account in MyIvy

(5) Course Placement

(6) Register for Classes

(7) Pay Your Tuition

Local Program Contacts & Info

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