Socially Responsible Renewable Energy Development Short Course

Learn to design renewable energy projects that achieve stronger social and environmental outcomes while building lasting social licence.

Since 2021, our Socially Responsible Renewable Energy Development (SRRED) course has offered essential training for renewable energy developers, policymakers, and community leaders.

In partnership with Griffith University, SRRED equips participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve stronger social and environmental outcomes, creating impactful projects and fostering social licence in the renewable energy transition.

Course overview

SRRED offers flexible, online learning modules designed to equip participants with practical strategies for enhancing social and environmental outcomes in renewable energy projects. This self-paced program allows learners to engage with diverse materials at their convenience, ensuring both an interactive and accessible educational experience.

Who should attend?

Renewable energy practitioners, advocates and policymakers, especially in executive, project development, project management and community engagement roles.

Key course features

Interactive Online Learning Modules

Accessible, engaging content with reflective activities, real-world case studies and insights from industry experts.

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SRRED Exchange Community

Access to the online SRRED Exchange platform, a vibrant community of practice that enables sector collaboration and knowledge sharing, as well as live seminars featuring guest speakers.

Digital Badge

Delivered in partnership with Griffith University and accredited with a digital badge.

Course outline

Our course covers key areas, across two learning modules:

Module 1 – Community engagement

  • Chapter 1 – Social licence
  • Chapter 2 – Understanding the social context
  • Chapter 3 – Principles of community engagement and participation
  • Chapter 4 – Deepening engagement with First Nations
  • Chapter 5 – Engagement planning and evaluation 

Module 2 – Creating benefit

  • Chapter 1 – Benefit sharing
  • Chapter 2 – Co-design and governance structures
  • Chapter 3 – Co-investment and co-ownership models
  • Chapter 4 – Preparing communities for the transition
  • Chapter 5 – Shared land use and biodiversity

We are excited to announce the launch of the new iteration of SRRED in early 2025. Sign up below to receive updates on course availability and upcoming learning opportunities.

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Looking for tailored training?

If your company or organisation is looking to train a large group, we can customise the SRRED course through tailored workshops and training sessions. Contact us to discuss how we can meet your specific needs.

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