Hamilton – Canada · Micro-credential
Decarbonising Heat: An Introductory Course
Drivers – Solutions – Action
Starts 12 November 2026
This introductory micro-credential explores the principles, technologies, and strategies for decarbonising heating systems, with a focus on district energy solutions. Learning will be grounded in a real-world case study using digital twinning software.
Format 10 online modules, 1.5-hour live sessions, each with one or more guest speakers · Optional one-day field session at Mohawk College
Questions and registration: Ellinor Anderberg, [email protected]
Online sessions · 12 Nov 2026 – 11 Feb 2027
- 12 Nov1Opportunity – Why Decarbonising Heating & Cooling Matters
- 19 Nov2Strategy – How to Decarbonise Heat – Lessons from the Nordic Experience
- 26 Nov3Getting Started – Crossing the Valley of Death: Moving Projects from Vision to Reality
- 3 Dec4Solutions & Skills – Technologies, Workforce Needs, and Real-World Implementation
- 10 Dec5Conserve – Energy Efficiency First: The Foundation of Heat Decarbonization
- 14 Jan6Connect – District Energy and Heat Networks: Delivering Low-Carbon Heat at Scale
- 21 Jan7Convert – Transitioning to Low-Carbon Heat Sources
- 28 Jan8Project Preparation – Building the Business Case: Commercial and Technical Modelling
- 4 Feb9Securing Buy-In – Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, and Change Management
- 11 Feb10Recap – From Learning to Action: Developing Your Decarbonization Roadmap
4 MarReality Check – Optional in-person session in Hamilton, Ontario
All online sessions start at 9am EST · 2pm UK · 3pm CET
London – UK · Introductory course
Derisking Heating & Cooling – A Time for Doers
Why – What – How
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Format 5 modules in 2-hour live sessions, each with one or more guest speakers · Optional one-day field session at South Bank Colleges in London
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How to make buildings ready for next summer
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Format 5 modules in 2-hour sessions · Optional full-day in-person workshop in 2027-Q1
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Implementing cost-effective and replicable energy recovery systems for small scale industries and incineration facilities
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Format 5 modules in 2-hour sessions · Optional full-day in-person workshop in 2027-Q1
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Format 5 modules in 2-hour sessions
Register interest →Attendorn – Germany · Introductory course
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Affordable and reliable heat network systems in towns, villages and rural areas
This introductory course highlights the opportunities for bringing together the components, skills and best practices into standardised, pre-designed and modularised kits with the aim of reducing capex, operational costs and risks, while speeding up implementation and expansion. The course examines the combination of a variety of heat sources, thermal storage and digital technologies.
Format 5 modules in 2-hour sessions · Optional two-day in-person workshop in Attendorn, Germany, 7–8 April
Register interest →Bologna – Italy · Introductory course
Why – What – How
This introductory course is focused on digital skills for the District Heating & Cooling (DHC) sector. The course is designed to equip professionals with the digital and analytical skills required to manage increasing system complexity, improve operational performance, and support strategic decision making.
Format 4 modules in 2-hour online sessions
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Potential – Strategy – Solutions – Skills
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Format 4 modules in 2-hour sessions, each with one or more guest speakers · Field days in Stoke-on-Trent and in Lund
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Format 3 modules in 2-hour sessions
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Format Format to be announced
Register interest →Introductory course
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Format Format to be announced
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