We are currently running these three CPD courses:
Future Female Leaders in Energy is a remote, online CPD course that is aimed at junior women employees working in the energy and off-grid energy sectors in Africa. It was developed in collaboration with the African Management Institute (AMI), who developed 3 of the 6 modules, while UCT developed the remaining 3. The module topics are as follows:
- Introduction to the energy and off-grid energy sectors [UCT]
- Leadership (Personal, Team, and Organisational) [UCT]
- Risk Management [UCT]
- Project Management [AMI]
- Communication [AMI]
- Financial Management [AMI]
Each module runs over 1 month, adding up to 6 months of learning in total. The course was designed such that participants would gain a set of practical skills, applicable knowledge, and valuable information that they could apply at their own organisation, and prepare them to be promoted to positions of leadership and management. Assessments (consisting of quizzes and projects) are used to guide the participants along the way so that they can track their progress and ensure that they are achieving the learning outcomes for the course.
The first cohort (which started in July 2023) consisted of 30 women from 12 different countries around the African continent, and they are set to graduate in April 2024 . The second and third cohorts both kicked off in October 2023, and over the next few years, we expect a total of at least 300 women to graduate from Future Female Leaders in Energy, thereby helping us to live by one of our core values of improving gender equity within the energy and off-grid energy sectors. Provisional upcoming cohort dates are February 2024 (2 cohorts), April 2024 (2 cohorts), July 2024 (2 cohorts), and October 2024 (1 cohort).
Integrated Energy Systems (IES) is another completely remote, self-paced, online CPD course aimed at intermediate-level employees working in the energy and off-grid energy sectors in Africa. The course was designed and developed by TEA-LP, with the support of four distinguished content experts from around the continent. Each content expert was responsible for developing one module of the course as follows:
- Energy Security: Oghosa Erhahon (Nigeria)
- Whole (Energy) Systems Thinking: Dr Karim Choukri (Morocco)
- Sustainability: Dr Fenwicks Musonye (Kenya)
- Energy Efficiency: Fana Fili Nurhussien (Ethiopia)
Each module runs over 2 weeks and consists of 20 hours, totalling 8 weeks (80 hours) of learning time. The course gives participants an in-depth understanding of energy systems, and how important aspects such as energy security, sustainability, and efficiency play a role in shaping modern energy systems.
The first cohort began in October 2023, and had 10 participants. The course is intended to be offered at least twice a year on a bi-annual basis until 2026. The next cohort is scheduled to start in February 2023, with additional 2024 cohorts starting in June and October.
The course is accredited by the UCT EBE CPD office and has been registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Upon completion, participants will gain 8 CPD points, which demonstrates that they have committed themselves to learning and developing themselves professionally. This can open the door to new opportunities, career development, and increased responsibilities.
Integrated Data Energy Analytics (IDEA) is the second online CPD course developed by TEA-LP that can be taken completely remotely. It is a self-paced learning journey, with modules developed in collaboration with industry-leading content experts from around the continent, offering valuable insights into some of the opportunities and challenges in the energy and off-grid energy sectors in Africa. Content experts were responsible for developing the following modules:
- Introduction to Demand Assessment and Forecasting: Dr Karim Choukri (Morocco)
- Data Collection and Preprocessing: Dr Karim Choukri (Morocco)
- Energy Consumption Behaviour Analysis: Dr Fenwicks Musonye (Kenya)
- Forecasting Techniques: Ing Addo Kwabena (Ghana)
- Data Analytics for Operational Performance Evaluation: Dr Francis Xavier Ochieng (Kenya)
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Dr Francis Xavier Ochieng (Kenya)
- Future Trends and Advanced Topic: Ing Adekoyejo Kuye (Nigeria)
- Ethical and Privacy Considerations: Ms Gabriele James (South Africa)
Each module runs over one week and consists of 10 hours, totalling 8 weeks (80 hours) of learning time. The course gives participants an in-depth understanding of the nexus between energy systems and data analytics and science, bridging the gap between the two fields.
The first cohort began in October 2024, with more than 25 participants registering for the inaugural cohort. The course is intended to be offered at least twice a year on a bi-annual basis until 2026. The next cohort is scheduled to start in February 2024, with additional 2025 cohorts starting in June and October.
The course is accredited by the UCT EBE CPD office and has been registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Upon completion, participants will gain 8 CPD points, which demonstrates that they have committed themselves to learning and developing themselves professionally. This can open the door to new opportunities, career development, and increased responsibilities.
Testimonials
“I had been looking for a course with exactly this kind of content for quite some time and I was very happy to learn of this particular one and to be able to undertake it.
“I look forward to reviewing the material again and again – a real wealth of knowledge in there!”
Louise
Integrated Energy Systems graduate
“I enjoyed the IES course and I believe the knowledge acquired will have a positive impact on my career development.”
Beauter
Integrated Energy Systems graduate
“This has really been an exciting learning experience. Notwithstanding that all the lecturers in this course were excellent in their presentation, Ing. Addo Kwabena was absolutely brilliant in my opinion. Please relay my sentiments to him.
“You were very motivational and inspiring, in understanding the challenges of working professionals, for that, I salute you.”
Estorado
Integrated Data Energy Analytics graduate
“I would like to extend my gratitude to you and entire team for giving me this wonderful opportunity to learn and grow in my career aspirations. Throughout the coursework, I have deeply gained a lot right from the energy security to efficiency which I would be grateful to apply both theoretical and practical sessions learned in the Energy metamorphosis. I really have no words to describe how supportive and encouraging your team has been but I’m much grateful everything done.”