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Training & Capacity Development

Build the expertise the energy transition demands

Why Capacity Development Matters

Institutions and individuals drive the energy transition and resource governance reforms the world urgently needs. CENRRC’s training and capacity development programmes equip energy professionals, regulators, policymakers, lawyers, and researchers with the knowledge, skills, and networks to lead transformative change in their organisations and countries.

Our programmes blend academic rigour with practical application, drawing on our own research, real-world case studies, and a global network of expert facilitators. All programmes are available in person or online, and can be adapted for specific institutional contexts.

Executive Short Courses

Intensive, multi-day professional development courses for mid-career practitioners.

Topics include:

Energy Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Renewable Energy Project Finance and Investment Structuring
Carbon Markets, Net Zero Strategies, and Paris Agreement Implementation
Local Content Policy Design and Monitoring in the Extractive Sector
Natural Resource Revenue Management and Fiscal Policy
Energy Access, Off-Grid Solutions, and Last-Mile Electrification

Professional Certification Programmes

Accredited, structured programmes that award industry-recognised professional credentials.

Current offerings:

Both programmes involve coursework, case studies, assessments, and a capstone project. Candidates who meet the standards receive a CENRRC-accredited certification, with continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for renewal.

Customised Training for Industry & Government

Intensive, multi-day professional development courses for mid-career practitioners.

View the current training calendar, download course syllabi and facilitator profiles, and submit applications directly through our online portal. Early-bird discounts and group pricing are available for most programmes. Scholarships and sponsored places are available for applicants from eligible low-income countries.

Graduate Research Fellowships

Full and partial fellowships for postgraduate students

Our competitive fellowship programme supports Master’s and PhD students conducting original research aligned with one or more of CENRRC’s five research clusters. Fellows receive supervised mentorship from senior researchers, access to our data portals and archives, financial support for fieldwork and conference attendance, and structured publication support to help transition their thesis research into peer-reviewed outputs.