Renewable Energy Trainings

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Two-Day Operator Course + Plant Visit | Optimising the biogas and biomethane production process

By European Renewable Gas Training Centre / European Biogas AssociationDuration: 2 daysLanguage: English

Description

This two-day Course covers the journey from feedstock to biomethane upgrading, with a focus on production performance and a guided visit to an AD plant.

Cost

1850€ (excluding VAT)

Target audience

Biogas plant operators

Operational managers

Technical engineers

Plant managers

Technology and equipment suppliers

Sustainability managers

Parties interested in components and sensitivities of biogas installations

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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Masterclass | Advanced technologies for next generation plant performance

By European Renewable Gas Training Centre / European Biogas AssociationDuration: 1 dayLanguage: English

Description

This Masterclass explores the latest innovations in biogas and biomethane technologies, helping professionals optimise plant performance, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for future industry developments.

Cost

1195€ (excluding VAT)

Target audience

AD plant operators

Project developers

Technical engineers and investors

Parties interested in biogases state-of-the-art technologies

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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Masterclass | Improved operations and future markets in the biogas sector

By European Renewable Gas Training Centre / European Biogas AssociationDuration: 1 dayLanguage: English

Description

This Masterclass focuses on improving plant performance through advanced process optimisation with an up-to-date overview of the EU policy landscape and market trends.

Cost

1195€ (excluding VAT)

Target audience

Biogas plant managers

Engineers

Project developers

Sustainability managers

Finance managers

Investors

Parties interested in maximising biogas plant performance and staying ahead of sector developments

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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Masterclass | Optimising financial performance and developing Biogas Purchase Agreements

By European Renewable Gas Training Centre / European Biogas AssociationDuration: 1 dayLanguage: English

Description

This Masterclass empowers biogas professionals to maximise financial performance and explains how to use the value of riskmitigating Biogas Purchase Agreements (BPAs).

Cost

1195€ (excluding VAT)

Target audience

Biogas plant managers and owners

Finance managers

Off-takers

Business developers

Project developers

Energy consultants

Financial controllers

Investors

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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Working at heights for solar PV and heat pump technician

By Wind Power Energy|Duration: 8 hours|Language: Romanian

Description

This intensive one-day course equips solar PV and heat pump technicians with the critical skills to safely perform elevated work in compliance with global standards. Through a blend of theory and hands-on practice, participants will master fall prevention, equipment inspection, and emergency rescue procedures specific to rooftop solar installations and heat pump maintenance.

Cost

Free

Target audience

Industrial Engineers
Electricians
Renewable Energy Consultants
Renewable Energy Technicians
Renewable Energy Power Plant Operators
Health and Safety Professionals
HVAC and Refrigeration Technicians
Industrial Electricians

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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Manual handling for wind, solar PV, heat pumps and energy storage

By Wind Power Energy|Duration: 4 hours|Language: Romanian

Description

This course is relevant for people working in: administration, production, management, service and maintenance related to wind turbines, solar PV systems, heat pumps and battery storage. Lifting and transport result in considerable pressures on the human body. Participants are trained to recognise and evaluate possible pressure on the human body during work, and are introduced to the ergonomic work procedures through practical exercises.

Cost

Free

Target audience

Industrial Engineers
Electricians
Renewable Energy Consultants
Renewable Energy Technicians
Renewable Energy Power Plant Operators
Health and Safety Professionals
HVAC and Refrigeration Technicians
Industrial Electricians

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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Working at heights for wind technicians

By Wind Power Energy|Duration: 16 hours|Language: Romanian

Description

The training session allows the participant to carry out rescue operations in wind turbines in a safe way. The module includes PPE handling, maintenance and inspection. This module is a prerequisite for any work on wind turbines.

Cost

Free

Target audience

Industrial Engineers
Electricians
Renewable Energy Consultants
Renewable Energy Technicians
Renewable Energy Power Plant Operators
Health and Safety Professionals
HVAC and Refrigeration Technicians
Industrial Electricians

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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Design and Planning of Heat Pump Systems

By OHKW Klimajobs GmbH|Duration: 2 days (16 teaching units)|Language: German

Description

This hands-on course provides a comprehensive introduction to planning and integrating heat pump systems into existing buildings. Participants learn both the fundamentals and advanced techniques for designing, sizing, and optimising systems using solar energy, storage tanks, and planning software.

Cost

€680 (BAFA BAW subsidies available up to €500)

Target audience

HVAC installers
Building services engineers (TGA)
Energy consultants with an intermediate to advanced technical background

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Participation

Application Deadline

Not specified/open until fully booked

Format

Online

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Heat Pumps in Building Renovation

By OHKW Klimajobs GmbH|Duration: 2 days (16 teaching units)|Language: German

Description

This training course qualifies professionals to advise on the use of heat pumps in existing residential and non-residential buildings. Participants gain practical knowledge of technical principles, legal regulations, subsidy programmes, and building-specific planning approaches. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, evaluating suitable heat sources, and choosing the right system for each case.

Cost

€680 (BAFA BAW subsidies available up to €500)

Date

Rolling dates/on demand

Target audience

HVAC installers
Building services engineers (TGA)
Energy consultants (including in-house advisors in skilled trades)

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Participation/ Micro-certificates per module (if applicable)

Application Deadline

Not specified/open until fully booked

Format

Online, modular with optional in-person workshops

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Basic electrical and mechanical training for wind, solar PV, heat pumps and energy storage

By Wind Power Energy|Duration: 24 hours|Language: Romanian

Description

This course provides a simple introduction to electricity and mechanics for wind turbines, solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries. Participants will learn how these systems work, how to install and maintain them, and basic troubleshooting. The course includes safety guidelines and hands-on practice to build confidence in working with renewable energy systems.

Cost

Free

Target audience

Industrial Engineers
Electricians
Renewable Energy Consultants
Renewable Energy Technicians
Renewable Energy Power Plant Operators
Health and Safety Professionals
HVAC and Refrigeration Technicians
Industrial Electricians

Certificate Offered

 Yes Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

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End-of-Life, Second Life & Recycling (currently inactive)

By InnoEnergy Skills Institute|Duration: Six 20-minute lessons ; two hours in total|Language: English

Description

In this course, you will learn about the methods for battery reuse and recycling, and gain an overview of battery recycling processes.

Cost

Free

Target audience

This course is for all levels and everyone interested in learning more about the battery value chain.

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

Online

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Fin de la vida de las baterías: Reutilización y reciclaje (currently inactive)

By InnoEnergy Skills Institute|Duration: 6 x 20 minutos por lección|Language:Español

Description

En este curso, aprenderás sobre los métodos para la reutilización y el reciclaje de baterías y obtendrás una visión general de los procesos de reciclaje de baterías.

Cost

Gratis

Target audience

En este curso, aprenderás sobre los métodos para la reutilización y el reciclaje de baterías y obtendrás una visión general de los procesos de reciclaje de baterías.

Certificate Offered

Sí – Certificado de finalización

Application Deadline

Ninguno/en curso

Format

en línea

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Introduction to Battery Safety (currently inactive)

By InnoEnergy Skills Institute|Duration: 160 minutes, self-paced|Language: English

Description

Learn the essential safety aspects of battery manufacturing, testing, storage, handling, and disposal.

Cost

Free

Target audience

This course is for all levels and everyone interested in learning more about the battery value chain.

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

Online

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Hydraulic Balancing: Legal Requirements, Calculation Methods & Practical Implementation

By OHKW Klimajobs GmbH|Duration: 1 day (8 teaching units)|Language: German

Description

This hands-on training provides a solid foundation in the legal requirements and calculation methods of hydraulic balancing – a key factor in the efficiency of modern heating systems, especially when retrofitting with heat pumps. Using a sample project, participants learn to calculate room-specific heating loads, design heating surfaces, and configure heating systems using standard software tools.

Cost

€300 (up to €250 BAFA BAW funding available until end of September 2025)

Date

18 July, 20 August & 25 August 2025

Target audience

Technicians
HVAC (SHK) installers
Planners
Energy consultants with intermediate to advanced technical backgrounds

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Participation

Application Deadline

Not specified/open until fully booked

Format

Online

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Technical Sales & Planning of Heat Pump Systems

By OHKW Klimajobs GmbH|Duration: 48 hours over 6 weeks (part-time)|Language: German

Description

This course qualifies non-technical staff to confidently advise customers and plan heat pump systems. It introduces a new role—technical sales and planning specialist—within installer companies to streamline operations: while installers focus on installations, staff management planning and customer communication. Participants gain skills in system selection, basic heat load calculations, subsidies, sales techniques, and using online tools.

Cost

€680 (BAFA BAW subsidy up to €500 available)

Date

Rolling dates/on demand

Target audience

Non-technical staff in HVAC companies
Newcomers to the energy sector
Back office employees
Career changers
Family members in small trades businesses

 

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Participation/ Micro-certificates per module (if applicable)

Application Deadline

Open until fully booked

Format

Online, modular with optional in-person workshops

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Digital Battery Passport System: An Introduction (currently inactive)

By InnoEnergy Skills Institute|Duration: 50 minutes, self-paced|Language: English

Description

This course provides a general overview of the background, regulations, benefits, challenges, and likely parameters of large-scale battery passport programmes under development

Cost

Free

Target audience

This course is for all levels and everyone interested in learning more about the battery value chain.

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

Online

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Basic concepts of electricity (currently inactive)

By InnoEnergy Skills Institute|Duration: 50 minutes|Language: English

Description

Learn the foundations of electrical systems including basic concepts and terminology. This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of electrical systems including circuits, components, and basic electrical theory. Acquire the basic knowledge and skills you need for many jobs in the renewable energy market!

Cost

Free

Target audience

This course is for all levels and everyone interested in learning more about the battery value chain.

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

Online

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KNX / EIB – Basic course

By Centres de Compétences Génie Technique|Duration: 40 hours|Language: French, German

Description

This course introduces the KNX (EIB) home automation bus system used for heating, air conditioning, lighting, alarms, and access systems. Participants will learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot KNX components using ETS6 software. Ideal for technical professionals seeking hands-on training in smart building systems.

Cost

Free for companies contributing to FONGECO. Price on request for other companies.

Target audience

Electricians (low current)
System integrators
HVAC installers
Minimum level: CEC 3 (Qualified worker)

 

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Professional Competence

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person (training centre)

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KNX / EIB – Advanced Course

By Centres de Compétences Génie Technique|Duration: 40 hours|Language: French, German

Description

This course introduces the KNX (EIB) home automation bus system used for heating, air conditioning, lighting, alarms, and access systems. Participants will learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot KNX components using ETS6 software. Ideal for technical professionals seeking hands-on training in smart building systems.

Cost

Free for companies contributing to FONGECO. Price on request for other companies.

Target audience

Electricians (low current)
Integrators
Heating installers
Air conditioning installers who have completed the “KNX basic course” 
Minimum level: CEC 3 (Qualified worker)

 

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Professional Competence

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person (training centre)

KNX / EIB – HVAC

By Centres de Compétences Génie Technique|Duration: 16 hours|Language: French, German

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Description

This course provides professionals with essential skills in the management and regulation of heating systems using KNX technology. Participants will learn to implement energy efficiency measures, understand heat distribution systems, and ensure the effective control of HVAC installations.

Cost

Free for companies contributing to FONGECO. Price on request for other companies.

Target audience

Electricians (low current)
Integrators
Heating installers
Air conditioning installers who have completed the “KNX basic course” 
Minimum level: CEC 3 (Qualified worker)

 

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Professional Competence

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person (training centre)

Commercial & Technical Aspects of Storage Solutions

By RenewAcadDuration: 8 hours|Language: English, Swedish

Description

Renewable energy is rapidly transforming the energy industry, creating a more diverse sector with enormous opportunities for new technologies, new businesses, and new ideas. Investments in renewable energy are skyrocketing in line with ambitious national goals aimed at reducing carbon emissions. As renewable energy capacity grows, one viable solution to achieve energy sustainability goals is energy storage. This course is designed to provide an overview of battery energy storage systems, enabling participants to assess the advantages and challenges of this technology and become familiar with its key concepts.

Cost

Free

Target audience

The course is aimed at individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the battery storage industry from both technical and business perspectives. Participants will learn about the concept of electricity production from renewable sources and the main characteristics of this industry. They will be able to assess macro-level opportunities in this sector as well as trends in technologies and new methods of integrating renewables into current energy systems. Additionally, upon completion of the course, they will be familiarized with the main stages involved in developing a project for the production and storage of electricity from renewable sources.

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

None, ongoing

Format

In-person

Specialization in Shallow Geothermal Energy: Skills Development and Training Across the EU

By UPValenciaX|Duration: 6 weeks (4-5 hours per week)|Language: English

Description

This course is a European Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) developed within the GEOBOOST project. It provides standardized, high-quality education in Shallow Geothermal Energy and Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) systems, supporting the wider adoption of sustainable heating and cooling solutions across the EU. Participants will build practical skills, align qualifications, and form a solid basis for further certification, while contributing to the growth of the shallow geothermal market throughout Europe.

Cost

49 USD

Target audience

The course is designed for drillers, installers, designers, energy consultants, planners, decision-makers, and policy-makers. It is also valuable for anyone interested in Shallow Geothermal Energy and in advancing sustainable heating and cooling solutions across Europe. The content is structured to support both entry-level learners and technically inclined participants, providing foundational and applied training through a clear, step-by-step sequence of videos, readings, and interactive exercises.

Certificate Offered

Yes – Certificate of Completion

Application Deadline

Next course starts April 3

Format

Online