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Electricity Markets Microcredential Course

Well-functioning electricity markets are crucial to every aspect of our society. Starting in March 2026, Professors  and will teach the continuing education course Electricity Markets at the º£½ÇÉçÇø. To learn more about the course and register click .

This short course (seven three-hour sessions) will cover the fundamentals of how electricity markets function, with a particular focus on Alberta. Alberta's electricity market is in a period of significant transition with its increasing reliance on renewable generation and evolving market framework. This course will catch participants up to speed on how we got here, the ongoing market evolution, and compare Alberta's market to the design used in other regions. 

Lectures will be held every Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 PM starting  on  March 3, 2026. Participants can attend lectures remotely or in person. The lectures will be recorded and made available on the course website for the duration of the course.

The course has a baseline rate of $800 plus tax, with discounts available to non-profit organizations, government employees, and UofA students as follows:

• Government agencies and non-profit organizations - $400 plus tax
• UofA students $50 plus tax

If eligible, email econmcr@ualberta.ca.