Transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy systems and technologies presents opportunities for businesses. This three-day interactive programme equips you with industry-validated skills via action-oriented, case-based and gamified learning. Through expert-led sessions, case studies and peer collaboration, you learn to handle uncertainty, harness new technologies and drive sustainable business.
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Many professionals are struggling to keep up with the fast-moving energy transition. Policies shift quickly, financing is changing, and technologies such as data and AI develop faster than organisations can evaluate them. Companies face pressure to decarbonise businesses, demonstrate transparency, and build trust with investors and stakeholder – yet teams often lack the skills to stay resilient, plan for the long-term, or manage risk in uncertain geopolitical and financial environments. As markets evolve, energy transition professionals must understand how the transition affects their industry, where the new growth opportunities lie, and how to remain competitive.
Our programme empowers you to work confidently with new skills and proven frameworks to interpret complex trends, design viable and sustainable energy solutions, and uncover credible business opportunities.
You create compelling investment cases or business models that earn stakeholder trust, and meet expectations for sustainable finance. You will deepen your understanding of modern energy systems and technologies and develop a customised transition scenario for your own business.
You join a global community of peers to share insights and support. These powerful networks amplify your influence in the sustainable energy economy. You recognise strategic value and opportunities and and can put your plans into action. We collaborate with renowned institutions and expert leaders, for example the DRIFT Transition Academy, TU Delft, and Clingendael (an independent institution for international affairs), to equip you with the skills and behaviours to drive the energy transition.
Occasionally we may substitute other faculty members according to the content of the programme and their availability.
Ronald Huisman is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Energy Finance at the Erasmus School of Economics. After obtaining a PhD in Financial Economics from Maastricht University, Ronald worked in and outside of academia. Within academia, his research and teaching are focused on energy finance, energy markets, energy transition, sustainable finance & investing, and impact investing. He is the Academic Director at the Erasmus Center for Energy Transition. In addition to his academic career, he founded an energy portfolio management company that he sold in 2019. Since then, he helps impactful companies to become investment-ready for scaling up.
Tine de Moor is Professor of Social Enterprises and Institutions for Collective Action at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, the Netherlands. Her research focuses on the historical and contemporary development of institutions for collective action, such as cooperatives and citizen collectives, and their role in addressing societal challenges. She examines how communities organize themselves to manage shared resources and provide services, and how these forms of governance contribute to sustainable and inclusive societies. She collaborates with policymakers, practitioners, and international organizations to support citizen initiatives and promote collective action.
Steve Kennedy is Associate Professor of Business Sustainability at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. His research approaches how systems and resilience thinking can help organizations to tackle grand societal challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Dr Kennedy has experience collaborating with partners on sustainability in a wide variety of sectors including finance, construction, agriculture, electronics, and chemicals. His research has featured in peer-reviewed scientific journals such as Journal of Management Studies, Strategic Organization, Long Range Planning, Business & Society, Journal of Cleaner Production and Business Strategy & the Environment.
Dr Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhfal is an Associate Professor at the Rotterdam School of Management. Additionally, he is the academic director of Smart Energy at the Erasmus Center for Data Analytics (ECDA) and the communication director of ACM SIGEnergy. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto, Canada. He has several publications in top-notch journals and has organized multiple conferences/workshops in the field of the energy transition. He has also been involved in multiple European projects such as FlexSUS (heat transition of municipalities) and MAGPIE (Energy transition in Ports).
20 – 22 April 2026
5 - 7 October 2026
€ 3,750 (excl. 21% VAT) including course materials, lunches, and snacks. This fee does not include hotel accommodation.
15% discount for alumni from Erasmus University Rotterdam and RSM. Discounts are not cumulative.
NGOs price: € 1,875 (excl. 21% VAT)
All our short courses can also be delivered as personalised in-company training to groups of employees from the same organisation. This enables us to develop a course that focuses on your organisation’s own situation and issues.
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) offers a dynamic learning environment for professionals looking to learn new skills and gain more knowledge in business and management education.
Here’s why you should choose RSM:
This programme takes place in Bayle building on the Woudestein Campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam, just 15 minutes by public transport from Rotterdam city centre. Our modern and lively campus has innovative study facilities, sustainable design, and calming green spaces.
Most programmes start at 09:00. Finishing times are different for each programme. There’s also an approximate schedule in each programme’s brochure and on its webpages. When you register for a programme you will be given access to Canvas, our online learning system, and the full schedule is in Canvas. Your programme manager will hand out a detailed schedule on the first day of your programme.
Class sizes are usually between 12 to 24 people, but it does depend on the programme. We aim for a balance between allowing capacity to guarantee individual attention, and achieving a good group dynamic and networking opportunities.
Yes. Alumni from RSM and Erasmus University Rotterdam receive a 15% discount.*
RSM alumni are students who have completed either a bachelor of science, master of science, PhD or one executive education programme of more than 40 credit hours. Additionally, companies which sponsor several participants may also be offered a special price.
Only open programmes of more than 40 credit hours confer alumni status and qualify participants for the alumni discount on subsequent open programmes.
*please note that discounts are not stackable and that the following programmes are excluded:
Advanced Management and Leadership Programme
Diploma Programme in Digital Transformation
Diploma Programme in Advanced Business Valuation
Diploma Programme in General Management
Programmes offered by ECDA
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Programme fees include tuition, programme materials, access to the RSM study facilities and dynamic learning environment. This also includes lunch and refreshments throughout the programme.
Hotel accommodation is not included, so please make individual arrangements for your stay in Rotterdam. See more information in the Transportation, directions and accommodation section below.
If you require hotel accommodation during your stay in Rotterdam, we recommend a few hotels:
Please contact the hotels directly to make and secure your own reservations.
Note: We recommend that you select the flexible booking option when reserving a room.
Our general terms and conditions apply when you register for an open programme. Please review them to learn more about our policies for cancellation, deferral and substitution.
If you have more general questions, we recommend you explore our more in-depth FAQs page. If you are looking for personal advice, then please contact one of our advisors using the contact form below.
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