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Energy and Infrastructure Project Readiness

Ask better questions about solar, power and infrastructure proposals before commissioning specialist work.

Full course in preparation. Enrolment, fees and dates are not yet open.

Proposed total
12 hours
Module learning
8 hours
Guided practice
2 hours
Assignment
2 hours

Planning estimates, including 8 modules. Your pace and the final delivery format may change the timetable.

Learning outcomes

What you will practise.

  • Define the problem a proposed project is intended to solve
  • Map the sponsor, users, institutions and technical specialists
  • Prepare a structured project information request
  • Separate commercial screening from engineering validation
Your proposed final exercise

A practical piece of work.

A project screening brief and a safe, purposeful site-visit agenda.

Fictional training scenarios. Feedback and assessment arrangements will be confirmed with the final programme.

Explore the syllabus

8 modules. A clear progression.

01

Starting with demand

60 min
  • Who needs the service and why
  • Turning a broad ambition into a defined project

Proposed learning: Written lesson · Worked example

02

Understanding project types

60 min
  • Solar, power supply, water and transport examples
  • Recognising different operating models

Proposed learning: Written lesson · Worked example

03

The people and institutions

60 min
  • Sponsor, operator, users and relevant authorities
  • Formal meeting requests and clear responsibilities

Proposed learning: Written lesson · Worked example

04

Land, permissions and community questions

60 min
  • Identifying rights and approvals that need confirmation
  • Recording affected stakeholders and unresolved issues

Proposed learning: Written lesson · Worked example

05

Reading a project pack

60 min
  • Assumptions, demand evidence and scope
  • Recognising missing technical studies

Proposed learning: Worked example

06

Planning a site visit

60 min
  • A learning agenda and suitable technical support
  • Access permission, safety and evidence limitations

Proposed learning: Checklist

07

Commercial readiness

60 min
  • Capital costs, operations and maintenance questions
  • Procurement, revenue and affordability assumptions

Proposed learning: Written lesson · Worked example

08

A decision brief

60 min
  • What is known and what requires specialist review
  • Defining the next commissioned study

Proposed learning: Assignment

This is the programme outline. The full lessons and any recordings are still being prepared.

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Plan a Purposeful Project Visit

Prepare useful questions for a solar, energy or infrastructure visit, and record what the visit can establish.

Read the explanation, try a fictional scenario and use the worksheet. Allow about 25 minutes for reading and practice.

Learning and practical support

Take the next step with clarity.

The Academy teaches a process. If you need work carried out on your own business, asset or transaction, discuss an advisory engagement with a separate scope.

Before enrolment opens

The final course will state its learning materials, named tutors where relevant, study time, fee, access period and any completion requirements. No external accreditation or professional qualification is claimed.

Educational material does not replace legal, financial, tax or engineering advice, laboratory testing or current guidance from the relevant authorities.

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