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Training
Training climate and energy transformation experts for tomorrow
Our training programs are designed to provide insights and promote a better understanding of the energy transition and a climate neutral future.
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Our trainings
Informed specialists play a crucial role in tackling global climate issues and shaping the energy systems of tomorrow. Although energy policy primarily falls within the realm of national policy, all national energy transformations share numerous commonalities, including international climate obligations, low-carbon technologies, traded energy resources, effective regulatory principles, market structure, and other aspects.
To foster international expertise and knowledge transfer as well as strengthen policy, communications, and technical skills of energy transition professionals around the globe, Agora Energiewende offers a range of training formats in an in-person or virtual setting. The trainings, developed by Agora experts in cooperation with our partners, are particularly aimed at energy transition policy experts employed by or affiliated with think tanks or other non-governmental organisations working in the energy transition field. Experts from civil society organisations and/or academic bodies researching energy policy, or another relevant field fall into the wider target group.
Fellowship
Designed as a 6-week part-time training, Fellows will learn about a variety of topics such as energy markets, power system flexibility, communications messaging, and research methodologies. With the support of their Agora Energiewende mentors, each fellow tackles one specific transformation topic of their choice.
- Type: In-Person in Berlin
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Time investment: Part-time
- Cohorts: Spring
Study Tour
Either in Berlin or from the comfort of their own home, participants receive intensive training in stakeholder engagement, electricity modelling, and design thinking. Under the guidance of RENAC and Agora Energiewende experts, participants work together in small groups and learn how to develop a comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap.
- Type: In-Person in Berlin
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Time investment: Full-time
- Cohorts: Spring | Fall
Hydrogen & PtX Training
Over two weeks, participants will discuss primary aspects of PtX, including technological, political, and economic perspectives as well as the sustainability criteria needed to develop hydrogen economies. In a series of exercises, participants are guided to map the PtX policy context and relevant stakeholders in their respective countries.
- Type: In-Person in Berlin
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Time investment: Full-time
- Cohorts: Spring | Fall
Interested in applying?
We open calls for applications several times a year. Read up on our competitive application process and how to apply for one or more trainings. Make sure to consult the trainings’ eligibility criteria as they may vary depending on the programme.
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Our Training Alumni
The Training Alumni Network provides a platform to bring together over 110 graduates (and counting) from our trainings. With a vision to foster a flourishing ecosystem of climate and energy experts, the network aims to allow alumni connect and exchange resources, knowledge and lessons learned in a multitude of formats to advance the clean-energy transition and climate-neutral industry around the world.
Activities of the network include peer review and research outputs, advocacy, outreach, and authorship in the name of the Alumni Network, global and regional network meetings, internal network communication approaches and trainings, workshops, and thematic events. Past activities include communications and thematic webinars on current topics, in-person and virtual Network Meetings and communications trainings.
