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Renewable Energy Foundations

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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

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CPD Eligible, Digital Badge/Certificate
Carbon & Climate Management
Beginner
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Last updated: 16th October 2025

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About This Course

Learn to navigate the transition to renewable energy with foundational knowledge rooted in systems thinking. This course examines the urgent need for climate action and the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives.

Through five expert-led modules, you’ll explore the current energy system, understand drivers of the renewable transition, and analyze barriers and enablers affecting businesses of all sizes. The course draws on real-world evidence and case studies to build your confidence in contributing to energy transition within your organization.

By completion, you’ll articulate pathways to a high renewable energy future, understand major technologies driving change, and create a personal action plan for effective contribution to the energy transition.

Who This Course is For

  • Cross industry applicability with focus on energy-intensive sectors
  • Targets professionals with up to 10 years work experience seeking foundational knowledge
  • Explores latest low carbon practices and energy transition pathways
  • Aims to give you new insights relevant to your current context and role –
  • Also benefits experienced professionals needing to communicate effectively about energy transition
  • Particularly relevant for energy and utilities, oil and gas, engineering, manufacturing, mining and construction sectors
£139

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6-8 hours (self-paced)
Online Self-Paced
CPD Eligible, Digital Badge/Certificate
Beginner
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