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  • Start dates

    20 April 2026

  • Duration

    3 days

  • Programme fee

    € 3,750 (excl. 21% VAT)

  • Language

    English

  • Format

    In person

Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy presents both risks and opportunities for businesses. This dynamic three-day programme will equip leaders with industry-recognised competencies to effectively navigate the complexities of the energy transition and drive sustainable business practices. Through expert-led, interactive sessions, you will explore critical aspects of the energy transition, analyse real-world case studies, engage in collaborative work, and develop strategic action steps. Apply your knowledge in a customised, immersive serious game, simulating real-world challenges and solutions in the energy sector.

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A unique programme to enable long-lasting change

  • Immersive interactive programme

    Three days fully immersed in a comprehensive interactive programme with best-in-class topics delivered by top experts  

  • Preparatory bite-sized material

    Get ready for the programme at your own pace with an engaging, snackable e-learning experience

  • Learn from real-world case studies

    Because theory can only take you so far. Navigate the complexities through practical assignments, scenarios, and real-world case studies

  • Exclusive resources and a vibrant community

    You will have access to specialised resources and an international community of engaged professionals

  • A tailored-made learning experience

    The programme is designed to provide you with a personalised, tailored learning journey, focused on peer collaboration and networking 

  • Designed to be unforgettable

    To maximise your knowledge, we guarantee a one-year access to the course book and key content 

For whom

Explore if this course is for you

Your roles
  • You want to learn more about energy transition.  
  • You need more knowledge to be able to improve your own impact in the organisation.
  • You are shifting into a new role involving energy transition.  
  • You are looking into a career switch and want to learn more on energy transition but you are lacking the knowledge.
  • You are working as a Consultant in consultancy firm and your company has started to focus more on sustainability and energy transition.
Your challenges
  • You want to shape the future of green energy in your organisation and your industry
  • You are not sure where to start with the growing regulatory requirements
  • You want to secure investments in the energy transition
  • You want to best oversee operational challenges in the energy transition
Your responsibilities
  • Maintain and shape the future direction of your company in relation to the energy transition.
  • Effectively communicate key messages about energy transition trends to your customers, colleagues and management.
  • Reach your highest personal and professional potential.

Learning goals

After completing this programme, you will be able to:

  • Embrace complexities underlying energy transition and apply them in crafting realistic solutions in your personalised business context;
  • Identify what is needed for forward-looking energy strategy, integrating trends and forecasting future needs;
  • Evaluate different financing models and propose a suitable financing strategy for a renewable energy in your personalised context, demonstrating an understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities in the energy transition industry;
  • Identify critical raw materials, assess the potential impacts of their scarcity and propose strategies for mitigating these challenges in your personalised context;
  • Demonstrate how digital technologies and AI can be used in your organization to accelerate energy transition processes and decision-making;
  • Apply impact thinking in leading the energy transition initiatives in your personalized context;
  • Create and maintain a rewarding and extensive network of like-minded energy transition professionals;
  • Be a thought leader in an international and global arena of green energy and shape the future of sustainable energy economy; 

Your expert faculty

Occasionally we may substitute other faculty members according to the content of the programme and their availability.

Prof Ronald Huisman

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.  

Prof Tine de Moor

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.

Dr Steve Kennedy

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. 

Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhal

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). 

Dr Yashar Ghiassi-Farrokhal

More information

Start Dates

20 – 22 April 2026

Programme fee

€ 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)
 

A programme for your entire team

 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.

RSM's partners in educating the change agents of the Energy Transition

Sounds like you master this knowledge already? Then it's time to take the lead.

If you are looking for a more Senior course to get the skillset to lead and accelerate the energy transition in your organisation, check our Leading the Energy Transition programme.

Frequently asked questions

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: 

  • We are consistently ranked among Europe’s top business schools. 
  • You are taught by world-class professors and globally oriented faculty who deliver knowledge with an innovative mind-set to you as a business leader. 
  • We hold the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation, which puts RSM among the top 1% of business schools worldwide. 
  • We provide you with the latest tools to put your new skills and knowledge directly into practice, enabling you to make a real impact. 
  • You have the opportunity to discuss your specific business challenges during your programme courses.  
  • You can connect with a lively network of peers: extend your network, share experiences and become inspired by your fellow participants.

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. 

Participants of open programmes of less than 40 credit hours will not receive a discount. 

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:  

  • Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark is a five-minute walk from our campus and offers RSM participant discounts. You will receive more information about this approximately four weeks before the programme starts. If you require this information earlier, please contact your specified programme manager. You may also contact Novotel directly at +31 (0)10 253 2500.   
  • Additional recommendations include: Bilderberg Parkhotel and Eden Savoy.  

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.

Manjeet Kaur

Programme advisor

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