Oil and gas programs can help students learn about how fossil fuels are located, extracted, processed, and refined, preparing them to work within the field of energy production. Subjects covered might include everything from geology to chemical engineering.

Online summer courses are offered by the overwhelming majority of post-secondary institutions. Online learning allows students to take courses from virtually anywhere in the world. Students looking for a nontraditional classroom experience should consider taking online summer courses.

Online learning refers to use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning one has the flexibility to access their studies at any time and from anywhere they can log on.