Operational Energy Certificate: Directed Energy 

CURRICULUM 119

The Naval Postgraduate School is pleased to announce the Operational Energy Certificate: Directed Energy beginning Winter 2027. The Certificate is sponsored by OPNAV. The certificate program is an accredited graduate program that consists of four on-line courses, delivered one course per quarter for four quarters.

Eligibility

The program is open to all U.S. uniformed military personnel, federal civilian employees, and a limited number of defense industrial contractors. All applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree. To be selected for admittance applicants must demonstrate a sufficient background in General Physics and Probability and Statistics.

Delivery

Each course is delivered asynchronously via a web-based system known as Sakai. Sakai is the repository of all course materials. Instructors will create weekly modules for students to access and complete. These modules include syllabus, reading materials, power point slides, recorded lectures, homework assignments with solutions, quizzes, and exams.

Tuition

The Certificate is a "tuition-free" curriculum sponsored by the OPNAV. Applicants are required to include a Participation Agreement with their application. The Participation Agreement needs to be signed by the applicant's supervisor, HR, or Training Officer representative. Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks.

To Apply

Applicants need to visit, https://nps.edu/Admissions/AMS and https://nps.edu/web/admissions/apply to begin the application process. These sites provide detailed information about the Application Process and Requirements. The Certificate is curriculum 119. Candidates are applying to begin in Winter Quarter, Academic Year 2027. An application is due July 2026.

Directed Energy Certificate Courses

Learn more:

Contact the Program Manager Colleen McHenry at colleen.mchenry@nps.edu or the Graduate Education Advancement Center Student Coordinator at GEACStudCoord@nps.edu