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Capacity Building

Empowering organizations with the knowledge to act

Organizations and public institutions often face challenges implementing energy efficiency and sustainable energy projects, programs, and policy initiatives because expertise is lacking , institutional knowledge is fragmented, and training is delivered in an ad hoc manner.

Econoler bridges this gap by equipping teams with the practical skills, tools, confidence, and guidance they need to design, finance, and operate their initiatives.

We help organizations:

  • Build internal expertise to cut costs, improve performance, and achieve climate targets
  • Equip decision-makers with knowledge and proven tools to evaluate and prioritize sustainable policies and investments
  • Obtain globally recognized certifications that elevate the professional standing of their teams
  • Access customized training programs that address their organizations’ specific challenges
  • Strengthen their capacity to manage energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives effectively

Our goal is to transform knowledge into action — ensuring every organization is prepared to lead the energy transition.

Econoler

How Econoler Can Help

Econoler has evolved beyond traditional training. Our solutions are practical, interactive, and tailored to your organizational needs — translating learning directly into operational performance.

We support you by:

  • Conducting thorough training and capacity needs assessments to identify gaps and priorities
  • Designing and delivering customized capacity building programs that combine theory with hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
  • Applying international best practices and proven methodologies applied to local contexts
  • Providing ongoing guidance and resources, such as toolkits and templates, to reinforce learning and ensure long-term impact
  • Offering train-the-trainer programs to build local expertise and ensure lasting, scalable capacity development


CIET – Canada’s Leading Energy Training Institute

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Econoler, CIET is Canada’s largest institution dedicated exclusively to sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and decarbonization training. Since 1996, CIET has helped build the skills of professionals and organizations across Canada and around the world.

Each year, CIET delivers more than 270 course sessions in multiple formats and trains over 5,000 participants. To date, more than 42,000 professionals worldwide have strengthened their expertise through CIET programs.

What sets CIET apart?

  • Extensive portfolio: Over 43 specialized courses in energy efficiency, energy management, and decarbonization
  • Exclusive certifications: Authorized training provider for the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in Canada, delivering globally recognized programs such as the CEM, CMVP, CEA, and CBCP
  • Specialized programs: Sole licensee for NEEC’s Building Operator Certification (BOC) and NRCan’s Advanced Course on Building Recommissioning
  • Flexible delivery: Public sessions, private workshops, webinars, and onsite training anywhere in Canada
  • Strong partnerships: Collaborates with leading Canadian firms and leverages Econoler’s decades of consulting expertise for practical, high-impact learning

CIET programs are designed based on international best practices, rigorous technical foundations, and practical insights from experienced trainers and course creators.


Your Trusted Worldwide Partner for Building Capacity

With over 45 years of experience in energy efficiency and sustainable finance, Econoler has trained thousands of professionals from public and private organizations across the globe.

What sets us apart:

  • End-to-end capacity building: From needs assessment to delivery and knowledge products, we provide comprehensive solutions.
  • Proven international track record: We support governments, utilities, and private organizations worldwide in building technical, financial, and organizational capacity.
  • Experienced trainers: Our multidisciplinary team of trainers brings decades of international experience and adapts content to different audiences — from technical and financial teams to decision-makers — transforming complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance.


Sub-services

Econoler designs targeted training and awareness programs grounded in the results of structured needs assessments. We define clear learning objectives, select relevant topics, and develop practical training curricula and awareness materials, thereby ensuring programs are targeted, actionable, and aligned with clients’ goals and context. Formats and durations are customized to meet organizational needs.

Econoler delivers training and workshops (online, onsite, or hybrid) that integrate real-world case studies and practical exercises. Participants, therefore, acquire skills they can apply immediately. We adapt our training content and delivery to the various audiences, including policy-makers, organizational technical staff, energy service companies (ESCOs), utilities, finance institutions, management, marketing, risk, and product staff, as well as credit officers, among others.

Econoler creates high-quality knowledge products such as toolkits, guidelines, templates, and case studies that serve as practical, easy-to-use references for decision-makers and practitioners. These resources consolidate best practices, methodologies, and lessons learned, enabling stakeholders to replicate successful approaches and scale up initiatives.

Success Stories

Real-world examples of our work in action