Fundamentals of Energy Security & Strategy

Sustainable Energy Systems Beginner Masterclass

Created by: Tekena Fubara PhD
Instructor

What Will I Learn?

• Have a sound understanding of local and global energy security issues, especially in light of emerging changes (good appreciation of challenges/opportunities)
• Raise awareness of current energy developments and vulnerabilities as part of security assessments.
• Raise awareness of cross-cutting challenges such as terrorism, cyber threats, geopolitical issues, maritime security, etc
• Gain insights into analysing energy as a security and strategic issue.
• Understand the links between energy and conflict and geopolitics, and their impact on individuals, organisations and governments
• Develop a sound understanding of the energy industry's importance and challenges posed by energy security
• Better appreciate the place of different measures to improve energy security, especially energy efficiency
• Be able to integrate energy security thinking in policy-making and strategic decision-making, enabling better scenario planning.
• Be an expert in energy security drivers, how they impact different stakeholders, the opportunities they present, and challenges of improvement implementation
• Fully understand the need for local and global cooperation in mitigating the challenges posed by poor energy security management.
• Be able to use frameworks and methodological thinking in analysing and thinking through risks associated with energy security

Requirements

• No prerequisites and advance preparation are required, nor is any prior education or experience required. All you need is a healthy curiosity and an open mind to learn

Target audience

• This course can be studied by a broad range of people but is specially designed for;
• Individuals curious about the energy industry or industry veterans looking to grow or thinking about joining the industry • Individuals intending to learn about energy generation, distribution
• Individuals intending to learn about energy generation, distribution and storage
• System Integrators
• Professionals looking to advance into the energy & environment sectors
• Managers and executives wanting to improve their understanding of energy generation and storage markets, as well as help to develop business strategies and policies
• Military and Paramilitary Officers and their civilian equivalents
• Cybersecurity professionals
• Intelligence Analysts
• Defence Planners
• Risk Managers
• Logisticians
• Facility Managers of businesses
• Supply Chain Directors and Managers
• Individuals and institutions working in energy efficiency, energy security, critical infrastructure protection, crisis management, disaster response, cyber-security, counter-terrorism, maritime security, and similar fields.
• Technical professionals, including Renewable Energy Engineers, Engineers from Original Equipment Manufacturers, Solar Power Engineers, Wind Power Engineers, etc
• Sustainability Managers and Directors looking to drive their business towards a low-carbon economy
• Utility staff and policymakers looking for a comprehensive overview of energy resources and markets
• Investment fund managers looking to better understand the technical and commercial aspects of their fund deployment
• Project Engineers and Managers
• Technical Leaders
• Environmentalists
• Community Leaders
• Climate Changers
• Entrepreneurs looking to go into the emerging energy business and create a fortune from this emerging market
• Engineers looking to broaden their experience as part of their continuing professional development (CPD) given changes to traditional sectors
• Students who want to learn more about the renewable energy business, emerging technologies and business models
• Everyone (general public)