Carbon Finance Consultant Expert Certificate

Accredited, intensive training pathway (3 courses)

Includes exams to achieve 3 Galileo Master Certificates (GMCs)

Study 3 accredited courses from the Renewable Energy Institute and become a Carbon Finance Consultant Expert.

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BECOME A CARBON FINANCE CONSULTANT EXPERT

Duration: Up to 6 months

Location: Online

Number of Courses: 3

CPD Hours: 80-90

  • Study 3 accredited training courses and become a Carbon Finance Consultant Expert
  • Courses are taught by respected university professors and renowned lecturers with years of practical and theoretical expertise
  • Join participants studying from 150 countries worldwide and thousands of REI alumni
  • Successful participants gain the internationally recognised Galileo Master Certificate and the Carbon Finance Consultant Expert Certificate

“The course was very well presented and it was clear that the instructor had a great deal of experience and knowledge.”

– Environment Agency, Phil Coulston

PAST PARTICIPANTS

Müller UK and Ireland Group, Greater London Authority, The MET Office, National Water and Electricity Company Ltd, Coca Cola, Ferrero, Mobil, United Nations Development Programme, Friends of the Earth, Ford Motor Company and many more.

Course Programme

Renewable Energy Institute - Carbon Finance Course

Course 1: Carbon Finance

The REI's complete guide to carbon management, investing & trading strategies and carbon reduction commitments. This course covers entry level theory before building upon this with more advanced content.

Online On-Demand: Study at your own pace
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Virtual Classroom: 26th - 27th February 2024

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This accredited course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to evaluate the benefits of carbon management strategies, reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint and effectively engage in carbon trading. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and carbon finance industry, both locally and internationally; and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.

  • Corporate emissions and decarbonisation strategies
  • Introduction to greenhouse gases (GHG) and climate change
  • ESG corporate principles and reporting
  • Corporate carbon emissions accounting
  • Types of emission-reduction commitments
  • Designing a corporate decarbonisation strategy
  • Carbon markets in Europe
  • Compliance carbon markets
  • Voluntary carbon markets
  • Opportunities in carbon trading and management strategies
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Course 2: Carbon Capture and Storage

Learn about different types of carbon capture projects, how to manage potential risks, and maximise revenue and decarbonisation opportunities. Please note: we recommend completing Carbon Finance before studying this course.

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Virtual Classroom: 4th March 2024

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Following on from the REI’s Carbon Finance course, this advanced training course will equip participants with the knowledge to understand the different types of carbon capture and storage technologies available, the steps required to develop carbon capture projects and the parties involved. This course will also teach participants how to manage potential risks, and maximise revenue and decarbonisation opportunities.

  • Introduction to carbon capture and different types of projects (avoidance vs removals)
  • Carbon capture and storage available technologies including natural capital solutions vs engineered removals
  • Complementarity of carbon capture with other developments/sectors
  • Integration with carbon markets, namely applicability in voluntary carbon markets vs mandatory carbon markets
  • Carbon markets scale and geographical distribution
  • Standardisation of carbon markets and relevance of credit quality
  • Accreditation / verification process and key criteria considerations
  • Carbon credits offtake and trade

Please note: The Online On-Demand version of this course will be available from November 2023

Renewable Energy Institute - Renewable Energy Management and Finance Course

Course 3: Renewable Energy Management & Finance

Learn how to manage renewable energy projects, understand policies & finances and evaluate the benefits of adopting renewable energy technology. This course covers entry level theory before building upon this with more advanced content.

Online On-Demand: Study at your own pace
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Virtual Classroom: 30th - 31st January 2024

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This accredited course equips participants with the latest knowledge on how to manage renewable energy projects, understand policies & finances and successfully manage risk. The course enables participants to work successfully in the renewables and green finance industry, both locally and internationally; and is suitable for those with both a basic and advanced understanding of the sector.

  • Introduction to renewable energy finance and sustainable design
  • Methods of financing: FiT/ RHI / ROCs / CfD / PPA / ESCO /EPC
  • Project risk and financial management
  • Basic project finance & technical calculations – e.g. energy, economics, emissions, NPV, IRR
  • Incentives and barriers to investment
  • Government policy and support schemes – UN, EU, UK
  • Project finance examples
  • Practical international case studies
  • Life cycle assessment (LCA) and approach

TESTIMONIALS

“I would like to underline the instructors’ high level of preparation, alongside their good spirit of collaboration, dedication, flexibility and professionalism.”

“The topics covered met my professional needs and provided a detailed course.”

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THE EXAM & CERTIFICATE

Upon completion of each course, participants will receive a certificate of participation and be eligible to take the GMC exam.

The internationally recognised Galileo Master Certificate (GMC) has been achieved by participants worldwide for over 40 years, from organisations such as Coca Cola, Mitsubishi, United Nations UNDP, Siemens, Cambridge University, Oxfam GB, Tesco, the Royal Air Force, Ferrero, Honeywell and many more.

The Galileo Master Certificate

Become a Carbon Finance Consultant Expert

Summary:

Start your 3 accredited courses today and study around your schedule from your location.

Courses: Carbon Finance, Carbon Capture and Storage, and Renewable Energy Management and Finance

When:

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Duration:

Up to 6 months

Location:

Online

The Course Includes:

  • Video lessons based on live classroom training by internationally recognised University Academics and Experts
  • Course materials accessible on computer, tablet & mobile
  • Remote exams for your Galileo Master Certificates
  • Resource Centre to access knowledge and research
  • A year of professional REI Membership

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