Energy Executive Course
Premier Energy Executive learning experience
Success in today's global, technologically driven economy hinges on managers' ability to understand and make connections across diverse constituencies, including employees, shareholders, competitors and governments. The Energy Executive Course is a leading example of the university’s service to the state, nation and world, as well as the College of Business and Economics’ (CBE) history of commitment to and partnership with industry. We are committed to providing managers and executives with the flexible and dynamic learning opportunities they need to create innovative strategies and tactics not only to lead, but to transform their organizations.
Now in its 73rd consecutive year, University of Idaho’s Energy Executive Course has earned a worldwide reputation as the premier industry-driven executive education program designed specifically for energy leaders. Spearheaded by an active industry advisory board, the Energy Executive Course is designed to accelerate the development of energy leaders. The innovative, strategically designed curriculum builds in-depth knowledge, leadership skills, a strategic mindset, global vision and professional networks.
Why leaders choose University of Idaho energy programs
First-class professional network
Each year, a cohort of 60 leaders representing 35-40 organizations and every function area of the industry attend the Energy Executive Course. These leaders become a career-long resource for exchanging ideas, experiences, best practices and perspectives.
The Energy Executive Course has trained more than 3,000 women and men from more than 170 companies in 17 countries. The range of professional fields represented by course participants includes technology, finance, engineering, marketing, general business, regulatory affairs and environmental services. These leaders have risen in their organizations to become vice presidents, presidents, chief executive officers and board chairs.
The Energy Executive Course is a first-class educational and networking experience. The instructors are experts in their field who deliver relevant industry and leadership content in an effective and engaging manner. Anyone seeking to improve as a leader in the energy industry should attend the EEC.
Dan Tillis
Director, customer experience team, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.
Apply for EEC
The two-week residential learning experience in Moscow, ID is June 15 – 25, 2026.
Summit Registration
Register today for the Energy Executive Summit in Coeur d’Alene, ID, June 23 – 25 and Washington, DC, September 2026.
Contact us
Email us for more information or call 208-885-6265.
Above and beyond the world-class training seminars and networking opportunities it offers, the Energy Executive Course creates a space for system-level thinking that most of us rarely experience in our professional lives. I remain energized by the people I met and the time I was able to devote to better understanding my role in the evolution of the energy industry.
Rebecca Hughes
Executive deputy director, Canals, New York Power Authority
Participant information
Highest-value
As thousands of program alumni 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. The all-inclusive fees include instruction, materials, lodging, meals and other special events. In addition, participants receive continuing education units through University of Idaho.