The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship Certificate of Proficiency prepares graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for careers in firms that manage, design, build, market or operate clean energy technologies in the built environment. The program focuses on clean energy technologies and practices that can achieve (or approach) Net Zero Energy in buildings. Shoreline works with professional affiliates, advisory committees and accreditation guidelines to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand for employment. The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship certificate provides students with a technical background in alternative energy systems, building science, energy efficiency in buildings and high performing building systems. Specialties include sustainable (green) building and photovoltaic (solar electric) systems design. Emphasis is placed on the practices required to achieve Net Zero Energy in the built environment. The program uses an applications oriented learning method through realistic design projects and hands-on learning labs.