Preparing for net zero

The ECITB has curated a selection of the current training options to help prepare your workforce for the drive to net zero.

The drive for climate action has accelerated and with it so has the demand from employers for training to increase the awareness of their employees to the changes that will come with the energy transition. The ECITB has always been guided by the needs of the engineering construction industry and it is becoming increasingly clear that individuals working in our industry need to have a better understanding around net zero technologies, management and financing.

To this end the ECITB would like to highlight courses which are already available from commercial providers. These courses are not reviewed or endorsed by the ECITB, but we believe it is helpful to signpost relevant training options that are available now. Supporting the industry in preparing for the energy transition to net zero is a key part of our strategy and where our in-scope employers are looking to develop their workforce in these areas we invite them to contact their account manager to discuss the possibility of grant support.

Course type Course title Provider
Short course Biofuels and Biorefining Cranfield University
MSc MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering With Biorefining Cranfield University
Short course Masterclass Biogas Energy Delta Institute
Short course Energy from Biomass Combustion University of Leeds
Course type Course title Provider
Short Course Circular Economy Masterclass Exeter Business School
Course type Course title Provider
MSc Advanced Digital Energy Systems MSc Cranfield University
Short Course Data management training – how to get value from your data DNV GL
  • ECITB Approved Training
    • ECITB Approved Wind Turbine Lift Maintenance
    • ECITB Approved Wind Turbine Hub Rescue
    • Other related courses:
      • Drone Inspection
      • Confined Space
      • Working at Height
    • ECITB Approved Training Standards
      • Bolting for Wind Turbines (MJI33)
      • Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance
      • Small Bore Tubing (SBT) standards are Hydrogen ready
Course type Course title Provider
MSc Energy Systems and Thermal Processes MSc Cranfield University
MSc MSc in Energy Transition Systems and Technologies University of Aberdeen
Short Course Assessing Sustainable Power Generation Options Informa Connect
Course type Course title Provider
MBA Sustainability and Energy Transitions MBA Robert Gordon University
MSc Global Environmental Change MSc Cranfield University
Short Course Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero University of Cambridge
MSc MSc in Energy Transition Systems and Technologies University of Aberdeen
Short course Assessing Sustainable Power Generation Options Informa connect
Short course Energy Transition Leadership workshop series Kingsfield Academy
Short Course An Introduction to Energy Transition Energy Industries Council
Short Course Business Development in Energy Transition Energy Industries Council
Online CPD Module Energy Transition Leadership Programme University of Strathclyde
Course type Course title Provider
Short course Intensive course Hydrogen Energy Delta Institute
Short course Hydrogen Energy Course European Centre of Technology (part of the renewable energy institute, EEC)
Short course The New Hydrogen Economy – A practical guide Synergie Training
Short course  Hydrogen Industry Fundamentals Informa connect
Short course  A Practical Guide for Market Entrants – Hydrogen Economy Informa connect
Short course  An essential guide to hydrogen safety Informa connect
Short course  An essential guide to renewable ammonia Informa connect
Short course Hydrogren Energy Expert Certificate The Renewable Energy Institute
Short Course Fundamentals of Hydrogen Solutions from HSE
Short Course Hydrogen Awareness e-learning ESP, North East Scotland College and Dundee & Angus College
Short Course Hydrogen Awareness – e-learning modules

  • Hydrogen Fundamentals
  • Hydrogen Production
  • Hydrogen Storage & Distribution
  • Hydrogen Energy Use
High Value Manufacturing Catapult
Course type Course title Provider
Short course Energy economics and policy Cranfield University
Short course Renewable Energy Management and Finance European Centre of Technology (part of the renewable energy institute, EEC)
Short course Intensive course Finance and Risk in the World of Energy Energy Delta Institute
Short course Professional Certificate in the Economics of Energy Transition TU Delft (Edx)
Short course Energy Markets of Today TU Delft (Edx)
Short course The transition to the Decarbonised Economy of Tomorrow TU Delft (Edx)
Short course Creating a pro-renewables Environment TU Delft (Edx)
Course type Course title Provider
Short course Intensive course North Sea Energy Energy Delta Institute in cooperation with DOB Academy
Short course Introduction to Offshore Renewables Global Underwater Hub & University of Strathclyde
Course type Course title Provider
MSc MSc Renewable Energy Engineering University of Aberdeen
Short Course Offshore Energy from Oil and Gas to Renewables University of Strathclyde
MSc MSc Renewable Energy Cranfield University
Short Course Principle of renewable energy technologies Cranfield University
Multiple short courses Accredited Master in Renewable energy European Centre of Technology (part of the renewable energy institute, EEC)
Short Course Professional Certificate in Clean Power Imperial (Edx)
Short Course Why Move Towards Cleaner power Imperial (Edx)
Short Course Incorporating Renewable Energy in Electricity Grids Imperial (Edx)
Short Course Renewable Energy Development on Brownfield Land Synergie Training
Short Course Introduction to Offshore Renewables Global Underwater Hub & University of Strathclyde
Post Graduate Certificate The Mechanics of Renewable Energy IFF and the University of Middlesex University London
Course type Course title Provider
MSc MSc Solar Energy Systems Robert Gordon University
Course type Course title Provider
Short course Subsea Power Cable Jee
Short course Wind Turbine Maintenance and Statutory Inspection – ECITB Core Hexis
Short course ECITB Working at Height Systems and Equipment Hexis
Short course ECITB Service Lifts Hexis
Short course ECITB Compact and Davit Cranes Hexis
Short course Introduction to Offshore Renewables Global Underwater Hub & University of Strathclyde
Short Course Offshore Wind Awareness ESP, North East Scotland College and Dundee & Angus College

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