Energy systems are evolving quickly. Today’s professionals need to understand not only oil and gas but also electricity markets, renewables, storage, ESG commitments, and the commercial structures that fund energy infrastructure. This fully online short course offers a structured, practical introduction to the entire energy industry value chain, with a clear emphasis on applied decision-making in the African context.
• Broad energy coverage: oil and gas, power systems, renewables, storage, and emerging technologies.
• Commercial and governance focus: contracts, regulation, project finance, procurement, and risk allocation.
• Practical outputs: weekly quizzes, a short case brief, and a capstone project that mimics industry deliverables.
• Professionals and graduates in energy, engineering, HSE, ESG, law, finance, procurement, government, and project management roles.
• Individuals transitioning into the energy sector or seeking wider energy literacy across sectors.
1. Map and explain the primary energy value chains (oil and gas, power, and renewables) and how they interrelate.
2. Interpret fundamental energy economics: pricing, tariffs, subsidies, and market structures.
3. Assess project risks (technical, commercial, regulatory, ESG, HSE) and suggest mitigation measures.
4. Compare generation technologies and storage choices based on straightforward performance and cost logic.
5. Implement energy transition principles: decarbonization strategies, emissions basics, and transition routes.
6. Create a professional capstone project (analysis, strategy, and implementation roadmap).
Live online lectures twice a week (recommended 120 minutes each).
Learning Management System (LMS) for readings, short videos, quizzes, templates, and discussion forums.
Recorded sessions for revision and catch-up.
Optional guest speakers from regulators, developers, financiers, and HSE/ESG professionals
Video conferencing: Zoom; LMS: Moodle
Dedicated WhatsApp group for course announcements and learner support.
• Minimum: literacy at S4, S6, and diploma or degree level, or equivalent professional
experience.
• Certificate awarded upon attendance and assessment requirements fulfilled.
Fees: UGX 2,000,000. Proposed start date: Thursday, 2nd April 2026