Training

The IEA has carried out training activities since its creation more than 50 years ago, starting with the Emergency Response Exercises (ERE) for its member countries to prepare them for oil supply disruptions. Over the decades, the scope for training has broadened to include energy statistics, modelling, technology, energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and subjects of similar interest. With the globalisation of energy markets and the global consequences of climate change, the IEA works with an increasing number of countries.

The IEA offers interactive training across a range of topics. It features a variety of formats from group training to individual work placements (secondments). Training is offered both at the IEA headquarters, in Paris, and in participing countries. In either case, the aim is to establish ongoing working relationships with participating countries for continual capacity building, as well as two-way information exchange. The offer includes hands-on training for energy statisticians, analysts and others working on energy policy, as well as webinars and an online training programme for those who cannot attend training in person.

How to participate

IEA training is targeted at central government officials and key national stakeholders, such as executive agencies and private-sector organisations. Some courses are intended for specific experts (e.g. energy statistics), while others are targeted at a diverse audience of managers and policy makers. By learning about IEA approaches and methodologies, which enjoy an international reputation for quality and rigour, participating countries will be better equipped to pursue their national energy aspirations and to align themselves to the global context and trends.

Energy statistics training based on the most complete global datasets

The IEA is the leading international authority for energy statistics. Over the past 40 years, it has developed and introduced methods for gathering, collating and analysing energy-related data, resulting in the most complete global datasets. The IEA sets the standards for monitoring and reporting energy statistics, and the training it offers on methods and tools is the most relevant, comprehensive and internationally recognised.

Energy statistics are the foundation for developing sound national energy policies as they pinpoint where interventions are required and what options are available. The pressures and complexities of international energy markets, combined with the imperatives of global issues such as climate change, oblige countries to understand and conform to international conventions in monitoring and reporting. The job of an energy statistician is more complex than ever and requires the ability to ensure the quality, consistency and compatibility of energy data.