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The Biomass course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students) intending to learn how to install, maintain and repair biomass equipment. The course tutor is a university lecturer with vast practical and theoretical experience in the most commonly used Biomass systems and the latest technologies available for commercial and home installations.

Following on from the REI’s Carbon Finance course this advanced training course will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the different types of carbon capture and storage technologies available, the steps required to develop carbon capture projects and the parties involved. This course will also teach participants how to manage potential risks and maximise revenue and decarbonisation opportunities. Throughout the course participants will learn about different types of carbon capture projects, how to manage potential risks and maximise revenue and decarbonisation opportunities.

This Carbon Finance course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to evaluate the benefits of carbon management strategies, reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint and effectively engage in carbon trading. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and carbon finance industry, both locally and internationally, and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.

The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) course is aimed at engineers, architects, professionals, managers and directors who intend to invest in this technology or who wish to find out how CHP works and to evaluate the benefits of adopting CHP technology.

The Developing Hydrogen Energy Projects course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students), managers or directors who are interested in learning how to effectively manage a hydrogen energy project, both from a technical and financial perspective. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and hydrogen energy industry - both locally and internationally.

This course will teach participants how to develop and manage hydrogen projects from site selection to execution. They’ll explore key topics like planning and stakeholder engagement, technology selection, safety principles, and regulatory standards. They’ll also cover risk management, contracting strategies, financing, and legal considerations. Through real-world case studies, they’ll gain insight into best practices and develop the skills needed to ensure project success, from initial planning to project completion. Additionally, they’ll build expertise in hydrogen-specific safety and design requirements.

The Digital Marketing and Communications course has been designed to provide cutting edge information on digital trends and strategy. This course is ideal for those who are looking to implement digital marketing strategy to maximise their organisational output using the most up-to-date tools and techniques. Additionally, the programme suits those needing an introduction or refresher on this rapidly growing form of marketing, taking into account the up-to-the-minute changes.

The Electrics for Renewables course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students) and technicians with a strong interest in the electrical systems side of renewable systems. The course is suitable for a wide range of audiences - including engineers, design engineers and architects.

This accredited course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to improve the energy efficiency of a building, reduce expenditure & lessen CO2 emissions. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and energy efficiency industry both locally and internationally, and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.

This course is organised in cooperation with leading universities and is aimed at personnel and consultants who are interested in implementing energy storage systems in their projects. This course will also suit anyone wanting to learn more about the advantages and uses of different Energy Storage systems.

With the ECT’s Essential Marketing Strategy course, participants will be taught how to create and apply and evaluate a Marketing Strategy for their business or organisation. The course is ideal for any individuals wanting to move into the marketing sector, or add marketing knowledge to their range of skills, including individuals from technical backgrounds wishing to expand their knowledge to include the essentials of marketing. The course is also suitable for business owners looking to expand their company with effective marketing. This course is organised in cooperation with leading universities.

In any organisation, costings, budgets and financial performance are all essential factors that individuals in non-Financial roles need to understand. The Finance for Non-Financial Managers short course gives participants from non-Financial backgrounds the knowledge, skills and credibility required to make strategic decisions to achieve financial success. This course is organised in cooperation with leading universities.

This course will guide participants through the complexity and challenges of the global energy transition – shifting away from our dependence on fossil fuels to other sources of energy. The course will use a wide range of examples and case studies to develop and embed the concepts covered.

The Heat Pumps course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students), technicians and professionals intending to learn how heat pump technology works as well as the savings and benefits that can be achieved. The course is suitable for a wide range of audiences including engineers, design engineers and architects.

The Hydrogen Energy course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students), managers or directors who are interested in learning more about the advantages and uses of different Hydrogen technologies. This course will also suit anyone wanting to implement hydrogen in their projects.

The Hydrogen Energy course (taught by an Expert Lecturer and Researcher) is aimed at personnel and consultants who are interested learning more about the advantages and uses of different Hydrogen technologies, as well as anyone wanting to implement hydrogen in their projects. The course coves topics including Hydrogen production and conversion, Hydrogen technologies, Modelling and simulation, Environmentally Sustainable hydrogen, Hydrogen economy & financial market opportunities, Storage & Carbon Capture, Fuel cells, LCSA, recycling and eco-design, Hydrogen for mobility applications & vehicles, Distribution & grid infrastructure, Hydrogen as part of a climate neutral strategy and Case studies.

To achieve the Master in Renewable Energy Award, candidates must study 12 online Renewable Energy modules over an 18-month period. To reward continuous learning in the Renewable Energy sector, the ECT collaborates with industry experts and university professors to offer the Master in Renewable Energy Award. Up to 3 modules can be taken in the classroom if the candidate prefers.

To achieve the Master in Renewable Energy Award, candidates must study 12 online Renewable Energy modules over an 18-month period. To reward continuous learning in the Renewable Energy sector, the ECT collaborates with industry experts and university professors to offer the Master in Renewable Energy Award. Up to 3 modules can be taken in the classroom if the candidate prefers.

The Project Management course covers the core principles of the subject through to more advanced topics, this makes this Project Management course ideal for individuals and organisations wanting a single-tier course which gives them all the necessary key skills of effective modern Project Management.

The Renewable Energy Management & Finance course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students), managers or directors looking to invest in the renewable energy sector, individuals considering a consultancy job and/or those who have to evaluate the benefits of adopting renewable energy technology.

The 2-day Renewable Energy Management and Finance course (taught by Expert Lecturer and Researcher) covers topics including, Introduction to Renewable Energy Finance and Sustainable Design, Methods of Financing, FiT/ RHI / ROCs / CfD / ESCO /EPC, Project Risk and Financial Management, Basic Project Finance technical calculations – energy, economics, emissions, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and approach, Incentives and barriers to Investment, Government Policy and Support Schemes – UN, EU, UK, Project Finance examples and Practical International Case Studies.

This course is aimed at managers and directors looking to invest in the renewable energy sector, individuals considering a consultancy job and/or those who have to evaluate the benefits of adopting renewable energy technology.

The Renewable Energy Solutions course is aimed at personnel and consultants who need to make an informed decision on which renewable energy technology will meet their specific needs or the needs of their clients. Discover the advantages of zero carbon, low carbon energy sources and their applications. The course tutor is a university lecturer with vast practical and theoretical experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency and the latest technologies available.

The Solar Photovoltaics course is organised in cooperation with accrediting body SQA and leading universities and is aimed at individuals (professionals and students) who would like to learn how Solar Photovoltaic systems work and who want to find out about the technical aspects of these systems. The course tutor is a university lecturer with vast practical and theoretical experience in the most commonly used photovoltaic systems and the latest technologies available for commercial and home installations.

The Solar Water Heating course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students) and technicians intending to learn how to install, maintain and repair solar thermal equipment and learn about the savings and benefits that can be achieved. The course is suitable for a wide range of audiences including engineers, design engineers and architects. The course tutor is an industry expert with vast practical and theoretical experience in the most commonly used solar thermal systems and the latest technologies available for commercial and home installations.

The Wave & Hydro Power course is aimed at individuals intending to learn how marine and hydro power works, how to install, maintain and repair the systems.

The Wind Power course is aimed at individuals (professionals and students) and technicians intending to learn how to install, maintain and repair wind turbines. The course is suitable for a wide range of audiences including engineers, design engineers and architects.