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School of Energy Trading – Foundation Programme

School of Energy Trading – Foundation Programme

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Functioning in a non-linear system like the energy markets requires the ability to deal with complexity and uncertainty, as well as to be fit and effective. How do you educate your new recruits? Your solution is this comprehensive 1-year learning journey for new recruits & career changers. The ‘Foundation’ programme of the School of Energy Trading is a learning journey that is open for registrations of individuals by any organisation.

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Content

The content of the learning journey includes the following:

  • The energy supply chain; fossil fuels, electricity, hydrogen, heat & emissions
  • Fundamentals & essentials of markets and trading
  • Trading strategies, trading technicalities, trading tools, technology and systems, trading
    operations, controls, risk management, compliance and reporting.
  • Activities, processes and concepts, plus related terminology

Cohorts

Annually, there are two cycles (meaning, there are 2 possible starting points):

  • February cohort
    • The start of group no. 1 — year 202X:
      • Kick-off meeting:
      • First Tuesday of February
      • On-site, in Amsterdam (not mandatory)
  • September cohort
    • The start of group no. 2 — year 202X:
      • Kick-off meeting:
      • First Tuesday of September
      • On-site, in Amsterdam (not mandatory)

Multitude of Learning Styles

Each candidate is provided with the following learning services:

Services & Materials

Each learner will be provided access to the following educational services:

Workshop(s) — Online & On-site *** Tutoring ***
Each Learner participates twelve (12) workshops, which allow for interactivity
and provide a foundation for developing skills & competences.
Entrima’s learning platform — Online service *** Self-study ***
Each Learner is provided with a Learning Licence, which grants access during a
12-month period. Examination & certification for each of the 100+ courses.
Entrima’s simulation platform — Online service *** Self-study ***
Each Learner is provided with a Simulation Licence, which grants access during a
12-month period. Report + proof of doing for each of the 50+ simulations.
MAC’s learning platform — Online service *** Self-study ***
Each Learner is provided with a Learning Licence, which grants access during a
12-month period. Examination & certification for each of the 75+ courses.
Entrima’s Weekly Wizard — Online service *** Mentoring ***
Each Learner is provided with a Membership, which grants participation during a
12-month period. Weekly meetings & 24/7 access to community for Q&A.
MAC’s Mentor — Online service *** Mentoring ***
Each Learner is provided with a Membership, which grants participation during a
12-month period. Weekly meetings & 24/7 access to community for Q&A.
Books — Hard copies *** Reference material ***
A selection of handbooks.
Reference materials.

Foundation Programme — Week-by-week

Kick-off meeting: Meeting the Candidates
7 February 2023

09:00-10:00 CET — on-site & online intro: explaining setup + roles & responsibilities
10:00-15:00 CET — meeting in Amsterdam: study advice + network

Commodity Value Chains
Week 1
14 February 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Regulation & Compliance
Week 8
4 April 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Markets & Organisations
Week 2
21 February 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Financial Crime & Market Abuse
Week 9
11 April 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Trading
Week 3
28 February 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Trading Operations
Week 10
18 April 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Contracts
Week 4
7 March 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Finance & Quantative Analysis
Week 11
25 April 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Pricing & Analysis
Week 5
14 March 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Trading Tools & Technology
Week 12
2 May 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Contract Management
Week 6
21 March 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Assignments
Week 13
9 May 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Risk Management
Week 7
28 March 2023
09:00-15:00 CET
Self-study & Mentoring
Week 14-51
16 May 2023 — 6 February 2024
09:00-15:00 CET
Diploma
Week 52
6 February 2024
09:00-15:00 CET

get your diploma in Amsterdam + meeting new candidates

Pricing — And Other Numbers

The registration of (a) learner(s) and the consequent learning journey(s) requires the employer to make payment of a fee.

 

Rates
The tariff for registering an individual to the 1-year public ”Foundation” programme is as follows:

Price *) Price **)
‘Foundation’ programme € 9,900 € 13,900


Notes:
Prices are in euro, exclusive of VAT (if applicable).
*) Price for members
**) Price for non-members
Travel & stay expenses student at the account of the employer.

 

Membership fee
The membership fee is charged per calendar annum.
Currently the following rates apply:

 

Company membership
Organisation with < 15 staff € 999
Organisation with> 15 and < 99 staff € 1,999
Organisation with > 100 staff € 2,999
Affiliate membership
Individuals – Per person € 99


Note:
Prices are in euro, exclusive of VAT (if applicable).

Programme Structure

Our Purpose

Entrima provides learning services for professionals in the commodity & energy markets.

Content & Context

Entrima’s mission is to transfer knowledge regarding the business, controls & operations of parties in (or relating to) the wholesale markets.

Conduct & Culture

Entrima mission is to facilitate the prevention & detection of misconduct and to foster proper behaviour in organisations. This is achieved via training, periodic updates and increased awareness.