Green Energy Finance Specialist (GEFS) Course

The Green Energy Finance Specialist training provides an immersive learning experience through real-world case studies, hands-on financial modeling, expert-led discussions, and an accredited certificate on energy finance at the end. The course also serves as a pathway to an academic Master’s degree, making it a premier choice for professionals aiming to advance their careers in financing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The green finance course also serves as a pathway to an academic Master’s degree, making it a premier choice for professionals aiming to advance their careers in financing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Course structure

The Green Energy Finance Specialist training combines a 21-week online phase with an additional three-day in-person seminar in March or September.

• Online Phase (21 weeks) – Flexible, self-paced learning with expert support
  
• Three-Day In-Person or Virtual Seminar – Held in March and September, participants can attend either in Berlin, Germany, or online
  
• Optional Introductory Courses –online modules covering energy and electricity fundamentals
  

Pathway to a Master’s Degree

After successful completion of the GEFS programme, participants can continue their studies by applying to the distance-learning Master of Science in Business Management with a major in Green Energy and Climate Finance programme. Credits from GEFS (28 ECTS credits total with additional university exercises and exams) can be applied towards the Master of Science (M.Sc.). This unique opportunity is offered by RENAC in cooperation with the Berlin Professional School (BPS). BPS is part of the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR). The Green Energy Finance Specialist provides students with the crucial background and knowledge necessary to successfully pursue the Master of Science degree.

Entry requirements

• An academic degree, at least a bachelor’s degree, in business/economics, finance, industrial engineering or alike
  
• At least 1 year of professional experience in finance and/or green energy
  
• High motivation to specialize in the field of green energy and climate finance

• Evaluate renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
• Structure renewable energy and energy efficiency finance projects
• Understand the principles of renewable energy investing
• Use financial models and develop term sheets for RE and EE projects
• Develop and evaluate portfolios of RE and EE projects
• Interpret financial models for wind, solar and biogas
• Navigate renewable energy lending processes and investor expectations
• Appraise an energy efficiency project in detail, including the use of an ESCO model
• Optimize financing strategies with debt, equity and green bonds
• Understand policies, incentives and climate finance mechanisms
• Identify options for international climate finance and how to access funds

• Flexibility to study at any time and from any location
• RENAC content expert and learning platform technical support
• Moderated discussion forum for students
• Live lectures
• Multimedia learning materials
• Self-assessments, assignments and final exam
• Certified with 6 ECTS credits
• Integration of GEFS within the Master of Science in Business Management with a major in Green Energy and
• Climate Finance (recognition of further ECTS credits with additional university assignments)
• Certified by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation FIBAA
• Discounts for our alumni, group bookings, and multiple purchases
• RENAC certificate upon successful completion of the course

• Bankers (e.g. project finance, clean energy, asset management, investment banking, credit analysts)
  
• Institutional investors (e.g. private equity, clean energy fund management, life insurance)
  
• Private investors (e.g. wealth management, family offices)
  
• Project developers and project sponsoring firms
  
• Green technology suppliers (manufacturing, wholesale, etc.)
  
• Consultants (law firms, transaction and tax advisory firms)