DUBAI, UAE, 11 July 2023: Schneider Electric, together with the International Trade Centre (ITC), a United Nations (UN) agency, and the French NGO, Atelier 21, launched a new online training module about the energy transition. Titled “Become a Player in the Energy Transition”, the course is free to access and is available to everyone in English, with other languages to follow, Schneider said through a Press release.

With fossil fuel prices soaring globally, and experts warning that our planet will shortly exceed the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degree C warming threshold, the need to transition to low-carbon energy sources has never been more urgent, Schneider said. The new course aims to raise public awareness and understanding of the political and technological challenges and the benefits of the transition, Schneider said. Encompassing a variety of case studies from rural and urban settings marked by differing levels of development, the module also encourages participants to consider professional opportunities in the clean energy sector by directing them to more technical courses on solar power, wind power and other specialised areas, Schneider said.

“I am confident that this course is the first in a series on the topic of transitioning to more sustainable human behaviour on the planet,” said Raphaël Dard, Programme Manager, ITC SME Trade Academy. “Working jointly on this course was very inspiring and promising. This free online course is a new step in our mission to educate and empower individuals and businesses to embrace the energy transition.

Cédric Carles, Founder, and Director of Atelier 21, said, “By collaborating with ITC and Schneider Electric, we are getting closer to our goal: A world where every person understands and can contribute to a sustainable energy future.”

Schneider said participation in this initiative complements and strengthens its longstanding dedication to sustainability and youth empowerment. It said it is committed to providing professional training to one million young people by 2025 and that to date, over 400,000 individuals have already benefitted from the initiative.

Gilles Vermot Desroches, General Delegate, Schneider Electric Foundation, and Director, Citizenship and Institutional Affairs, said: “Schneider Electric takes great pride in being a key player in the education field. The launch of this free online course shows our commitment to the energy transition and our dedication to being accessible to all.”