Bismarck State College offers an instructor-led, online Electric Power Technology (ELPW) program developed in collaboration with the Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE). This program is designed for current and future electric utility workers.

This industry-driven online program addresses critical employment needs in the electric utilities work force. The ELPW program provides students with a core set of skills and competencies and a broad knowledge of the industry. The program has a strong emphasis on distribution.

Students have the following options:

• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electric Power Technology
• Program Certificate in Electric Power Technology
• Essentials of Electric Power Technology Certificate of Achievement
• Electric Power Technology Courses (college courses for professional development)

Developed in collaboration with EPCE electrical utility industry partners, BSC's Electric Power Technology program is designed to help address the aging workforce and based on industry guidelines, with a direct link to electrical utility fundamentals training.

BSC's Electric Power Technology program is supported by the following EPCE member utilities:

American Power Dispatchers Association
American Pubic Power Association
Ameren
Arizona Public Service Company
DC Cook Nuclear
Dominion
Duke Power
Entergy Corporation
Exelon
Florida Power and Light
IBEW Local 2304
Madison Gas and Electric
Minnesota Power
National Grid USA
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Nevada Power
Northwest Public Power Association
Nuclear Management Company
Oklahoma Gas and Electric
Pepco Holdings
Pike Electric
PJM Interconnection
Sierra Pacific Power
Tennessee Valley Authority
Xcel Energy

Bismarck State College is proud to include the fully-accredited ELPW program along with other online energy technology course offerings. BSC has been offering customized programs for the utilities industry for over 30 years and also offers a wide range of training services designed to help students succeed in their careers.

Interested in more information?

Please contact Joan Kleven at (701) 224-2445 or (800) 852-5685 to learn more.