Important Dates & Events

You can download a pdf version of the 2026-27 FDCE Program Calendar, here.

• On or around January 5, 2026 – Opening date for certificate admissions
• March 29, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET* – Priority deadline for admissions with tuition discount applications
• April 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET* - Deadline to submit application without consideration for tuition support. Complete applications received prior to this date are guaranteed to be considered.
• On or about May 8, 2026 – Admissions and tuition discount decisions are sent.
• June 3, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET* – Due date for enrollment and 1st tuition payment – Note that there is no deposit for the program and reserving your seat, if admitted, requires payment of at least 50% total tuition due before this deadline.
• July 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET - Last day to withdraw for a tuition refund, less $500
• November 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET* – Due date for 2nd tuition payment, remaining balance due.

* Extended application and payment deadlines are available to organizations sponsoring a cluster of 4-6 people. Learn more on our partnership opportunities page.

We will be holding Ask Me Anything & Info Session Events to provide you with a live opportunity to ask questions about the program. Click the link(s) below to view more details and register! 

• January 29, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET (Thursday): Informational Webinar - Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Certificate Program
• February 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET (Wednesday): Ask Me Anything with FDCE Program Ambassadors - #1
• February 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET (Wednesday): Ask Me Anything with FDCE Program Ambassadors - #2
• March 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET (Wednesday): Ask Me Anything with FDCE Program Ambassadors - #3
• March 25, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET (Wednesday): Ask Me Anything with FDCE Program Staff

• July 6, 2026* to July 13, 2026– Self-paced How to Study Online Module (one week)
• July 13, 2026 to July 17, 2026– Online Orientation. Required live sessions will be held daily 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET. Optional sessions will be held at other times during the week.
• July 20, 2026 to August 10, 2026 – Self-paced Energy Foundations Course (three weeks).
• August 10, 2026 to October 5, 2026 – Clean Energy Policy Course (eight weeks)
• October 5, 2026 to October 12, 2026 – Fall Break (one week)
• October 12, 2026 to December 7, 2026 – Technology Transitions Course (eight weeks)
• December 7, 2026 to January 4, 2027 – Winter Break (four weeks)
• January 4, 2027 to January 11, 2027 – Self-paced Finance Foundations Course (one week)
• January 11, 2027 to March 8, 2027 – Renewable Energy Project Finance Course (eight weeks)
• March 8, 2027 to March 15, 2027 – Spring Break (one week)
• March 15, 2027 to May 10, 2027 – Innovation Course (eight weeks)
• May 10, 2027 – End of program

*All courses open at 12:00 p.m. US Eastern Time

You can download a pdf version of the FDCE Program Calendar for the current cohort (2025-2026) here.