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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 training programmes
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, national energy transformations share several commonalities, including international climate obligations, low-carbon technologies, traded energy resources, effective regulatory principles, and market structure.
To foster international expertise and knowledge transfer as well as strengthen the policy, communications, and technical skills of energy transition professionals around the globe, Agora Energiewende offers a range of training formats in both in-person and virtual settings. The training programmes, 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. Experts from civil society organisations and/or academic bodies researching energy policy or other relevant fields fall into the wider target group.
Unlocking Net-Zero Steel
This 3-day online training focuses on accelerating the transition to net-zero steel in Southeast Asia, addressing the urgent need to shift from coal-based steel production — which accounts for over 95% of the sector’s CO2 emissions — to cleaner technologies. As Southeast Asia's steel consumption rises, there’s a critical window to influence investment decisions and avoid long-term reliance on coal.
- Type: Online Webinar
- Duration: 3 days
- Time investment: Part-time
- Cohorts: 30 October-1 November & 12-14 November 2024
EnerTracks 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.
- In-Person in Berlin
- 6 week duration
- Part-time
- Spring cohort
Study Tour
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.
- In-Person in Berlin
- 2 week duration
- Full-time
- Spring | Fall cohorts
Grids and System Integration of Renewables
This training prepares participants with the foundations to understand and propose solutions to the challenges associated with integrating increasing amounts of wind and solar power into the grid. Participants will learn about how grids operate and best practices for modern grid planning, while also exploring strategies and activities that ensure that power system operations and planning align with the goals and needs of the energy transition.
- Type: In-person in Bangkok
- Duration: 3 days
- Time investment: Part-time
- Cohorts: 17-19 June 2025 & 24-26 June 2025
Train the trainer
The three-day train-the-trainer workshop is designed to empower key institutions and individuals working in the field of energy transition to provide their own knowledge sharing and learning formats on technical energy and climate-related topics to the wider CSO ecosystem. The workshop aims to enhance participants’ skills in developing and delivering interactive learning formats (e.g., workshops, trainings , etc.), and to improve their conceptual, instructional and facilitation skills to create dynamic learning and cooperation environments. This program accomodates around 12 participants and focuses on developing training programs on climate and energy-related topics.
- Type: In-person in Bangkok
- Duration: 3 days
- Time investment: Part-time
- Cohort: 20-22 Mai 2025
Powering the transition: Understanding the role of renewable energy, hydrogen and electrification in phasing out fossil fuels
After completing this three-day training, participants will be able to recognise the importance of renewable energy deployment as the primary strategy for decarbonisation, supporting electrification and the development of a renewable hydrogen economy. They will also be able to assess the opportunities presented by electrification and renewable hydrogen as alternatives to fossil fuels, as well as the potential risks associated with hydrogen use. Additionally, participants will be equipped to apply techno-economic tools to calculate the production and delivery costs of hydrogen in selected countries.
- Type: In-person in Bangkok
- Duration: 3 days
- Time investment: Part-time
- Cohorts: 22-24 October 2024 & 29-31 October 2024
Hydrogen & PtX Training
Over the course of two weeks, participants discuss key aspects of Power-to-X (PtX), from technological, political, and economic perspectives, as well as the sustainability criteria needed to develop hydrogen economies. In a series of exercises, participants map the PtX policy context and the relevant stakeholders in their respective countries.
- In-Person in Berlin
- 2 week duration
- Full-time
- Spring | Fall cohorts
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 EnerTracks Alumni Network brings together over 160 graduates (and counting) from our training programmes over the years. With a vision to foster a flourishing ecosystem of climate and energy experts, the network aims to allow alumni to connect and exchange resources, knowledge, and lessons learned in various 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 training courses, workshops, and thematic events.
