Certificate and AAS in Electric Power Technology
The courses in EPCE and Bismarck State College’s online Electric Power Technology (ELPW) program are:
- Flexible to accommodate personal and professional schedules.
- Offered every 3-5 weeks on a rotating schedule with the ability to enroll at any time.
The technical courses in this online program can count towards an Associate’s of Applied Science Degree or Certificate in Electric Power Technology. Courses can also be taken individually for professional development or training.
Online Technical Courses:
- ELPW 111 Introduction to the Electrical Industry & Power Grid
- ENRT 106 DC Fundamentals
- ENRT 108 AC Fundamentals
- ELPW 114 Industrial Safety and Health
- ENRT 117 Technical Communication
- ELPW 105 Electrical System Fundamentals
- ELPW 112 Electrical System Components
- ELPW 120 Industrial Prints and Diagrams
- ESRE 221 Applied Electronics
- ESRE 223 Automation and Control
- ENRT 230 SCADA
- ELPW 204 Advanced Electrical Systems
- ELPW 206 Electrical System Protection
Specialization Courses for Program:
Line Construction Specialization
- ELPW 250 Transformers
- ELPW 230 Underground Line Construction
- ELPW 210 Overhead Transmission and Distribution Line Construction
Substation Specialization
- ELPW 251 Substation Construction and Maintenance
- ELPW 211 Substation Relays
- ELPW 231 Substation Operations
System Design Specialization
- ELPW 208 Advanced Math
- ELPW 240 Civil Design
- ELPW 252 System Design Analysis
Metering Specialization
- ELPW 208 Advanced Math
- ELPW 213 Fundamentals of Metering
- ELPW 233 Single-Phase Metering and Polyphase Metering
- ELPW 253 Advanced Metering Technology
AAS Degree Requirements
The Electric Power Technology Associate of Applied Science degree requires 68 credit hours.
- Technical program: 53 credit hours
- General education: 15 credit hours
Earn College Credit for Existing Knowledge
Your knowledge can pay off towards earning a college degree. Bismarck State College advisors will evaluate the college-level knowledge and skills you have gained through experiences outside of the traditional or online college classroom setting. Learn more.
Certificate Requirements
The Electric Power Technology Certificate requires 58 credit hours.
- Technical program: 53 credit hours
- General Education: 4 credit hours

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