The wind turbine certificate program prepares students to install, inspect, maintain, operate, and repair wind turbine systems. Turbine construction and operation will be discussed.

Program Requirements (35-36)

COL 101 First Year Seminar
COL 102 Career Development Seminar
Math Options: (3-4 credits)
IT 106 Mathematics for Computers or
MATH 151 College Algebra or
TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I
ELEC 101 Fundamentals of Electricity
ELEC 102 Alternating Current, Polyphase Circuits and Transformers
ELEC 110 Electronic Principles
ELEC 120 DC and AC Motors and Generators
ELEC 130 Electric Wiring
ELEC 140 Industrial and Electrical Safety
ELEC 141 National Electrical Code
ELEC 212 Programmable Logic Controllers
ELEC 221 Alternative Energy
ELEC 223 Wind Systems Fundamentals
ELEC 224 Wind Systems Advanced

Program Total: 35-36 credits

Gainful Employment

Prairie State College provides Gainful Employment Information to comply with the U.S. Department of Education.

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