Graduate Certificate in Community Energy and Micro-Grid

About the course

This online Graduate Certificate builds specialist capability in community energy and microgrid systems for professionals in the clean energy sector. You’ll explore renewable energy sources, energy storage, community microgrids, emerging smart-grid technologies and energy project management, learning from leading academics and industry practitioners. The course provides a flexible pathway and may support progression into the Master of Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Systems).

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the renewable and distributed energy sector, applying microgrid and storage knowledge to analysis, design and project delivery. Career options may include energy analyst, clean energy policy officer, energy project manager, sustainability engagement/professional roles, independent power and energy systems consultant, power and energy systems engineer, renewable system design engineer, and sustainable energy engineer within industry, government or consulting.

Living Costs in Ballarat**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 993 - 1,313	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 837 - 1,107
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)