Energy Executive Course

Why leaders choose U of I’s Energy Executive Course

As thousands of participants have attested, participation in the Energy Executive Course is an inspiring and transforming experience, resulting in enhanced knowledge and professional growth as well as successful leadership.

Industry-centered program

• Led by a nationwide industry advisory board of experts.
• Comprehensive immersion in the energy industry.
• Taught by widely respected, influential energy industry and academic leaders.

Proven results

• 73rd consecutive successful year.
• Formal assessments show unparalleled knowledge gain every year.

First-class professional network

• Participants from across the United States and around the world.
• Cross-functional network of energy leaders serve as a career-long resource for exchanging ideas, experiences, best practices and perspectives.

Highest value

• Over 90 hours with faculty.
• All-inclusive fees, including instruction, course materials, lodging, meals, refreshments and other special events.
• EEC offers accredited continuing education units (CEUs) through University of Idaho.

Innovative, strategically designed curriculum

Industry knowledge, adaptability, strategic thinking and a global perspective. In an era of unprecedented industry challenges, these are just some of the competencies today's energy company managers must master to meet the growing demands of leadership. The competency-based curriculum ensures a well-rounded learning experience, allowing you to increase knowledge and skills while finding new ways to enhance professional effectiveness. The program is committed to developing the capabilities of all its participants in five major areas of competency:

• Building in-depth knowledge of the complex energy industry.
• Developing leadership skills, specifically related to successful management in the energy industry.
• Building a strategic mindset to lead your workforce in today's dynamic marketplace.
• Developing a global vision of what your work group, company and industry can become.
• Building professional networks for sharing best practices with a wide array of individuals throughout the industry.

Course objectives

The Energy Executive Course is designed and tailored for energy company leaders to:

• Broaden understanding of the evolving energy company and its changing business environment. This understanding includes customer requirements, new priorities and issues, developing technologies and the dynamics of the changing business and regulatory environment.
• Enhance the ability to lead and make decisions confidently. This ability focuses on meeting the challenges of leadership and decision-making in a climate of increasing customer choice, rising expectations, fluctuating prices, shifting strategies and global competition in the marketplace.
• Create a rewarding environment that fosters personal and professional networks. These networks serve as on-going resources through the exchange of ideas, experiences, best practices and perspectives.

Course format

With over 90 faculty contact hours, and an online learning platform, the coursework offers full immersion in the energy industry. A rigorous evaluation process ensures relevant and timely content.

The Energy Executive Course’s well-integrated hybrid program is delivered using online, virtual and in-person formats.

Virtual launch

• Sets the stage for intersession work and prepares participants for June in-person session.

Online learning, self-paced, self-directed

• Industry foundational knowledge for the June coursework. The total time to complete all coursework is 11 hours. It is not necessary to complete all courses if you work, or have expertise, in the area.

Strategically-timed touchpoint

• Opportunity for collaboration before June and Q&A with the Idaho program delivery team.

In-person

• University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
  • Two weeks, face-to-face with over 90 in-class faculty contact hours, industry tours, and special events.
• Capstone Session, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
  • EEC participants will join the Summit cohort for capstone sessions and closing events.

Ideal living and learning environment

The Energy Executive Course is the premier executive education program in the University of Idaho College of Business and Economics. Classes are held in the J.A. Albertson Building where state-of-the-art classrooms have been specifically designed to support integrated, participant-focused teaching methods.

The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful and inviting region of the country. Moscow offers the convenience and charm of a small town with the university’s exciting panorama of activities. A vital part of our Northwest community, University of Idaho is nestled in the heart of the Palouse, with miles of rolling wheat fields and evergreens. Some of the nation’s most spectacular lakes, rivers and mountains are within easy driving distance.

The peaceful retreat atmosphere encourages participants to focus on course content as well as professional interaction. To complement its curriculum, the Energy Executive Course offers several outstanding network-building opportunities.

The comfort of all participants is a priority. Staff members are known for their attention to detail, ensuring that your stay is not only productive, but enjoyable.

Participants stay next to campus at the Best Western University Inn. Each participant enjoys the comfort and convenience of a private room with amenities that include wireless internet service, cable television, in-room coffee, microwave, refrigerator and access to same-day laundry service. In addition, course participants will have convenient access to University of Idaho's Student Recreation Center, Latah and Chipman Palouse Trails, and the U of I Golf Course.

Admission and fees

The Energy Executive Course is designed for experienced managers and executives who have attained, or will attain, significant general management responsibilities. Participants have demonstrated leadership capabilities and the potential to advance in leadership roles and have the endorsement of senior management to attend.

Any employee of an energy company with the potential to benefit from the course is welcome to apply. Our staff relies on the judgment of each company to select those individuals with the potential for growth in leadership responsibilities who will find the course most useful.

The 2025 Energy Executive Course in-person session will be held June 9-19. The registration fee of U.S. $15,500 includes all instruction, books and materials in addition to lodging, meals, refreshments, field trips and other special events. Participants will also receive a Certificate of Completion and Continuing Education Units.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of application. To ensure the highest-quality educational experience for all participants, enrollment is limited.

Please apply by March 3, 2025.