In order to shape an energy future that is...

Net Zero AND Inclusive AND Leverages Existing Assets AND Sustainable AND Equitable AND Innovative AND Prosperous for All...

instead of seeing "EITHER/OR" trade-offs,
Tech Stewards find "BOTH/AND" opportunities.

Why the Tech Stewardship for the Energy Transition Program?

Tech Stewardship is a professional identity, orientation and practice that supports people to find opportunities for creative solutions within the tensions they encounter as they work to accelerate the energy transition.

  • Meaning

    Tech Stewardship practice will help you build a meaningful career by enhancing your ability to contribute to the energy transition.

  • Credential

    Leading organizations are seeking employees who can navigate complexity. The TS+ Energy Transition micro credential will help you stand out in your field.

  • Connections

    Build your professional network by connecting with peers at other organizations and leaders who are working towards or have an interest in the energy transition.

Program Overview

The program is for any professionals or post-secondary students who are interested in becoming Tech Stewards for the Energy Transition.

This program builds upon the base Tech Stewardship Practice Program, which is a pre-requisite for this program.

If you have not yet completed the TSPP, there is an option to register for a version of the TSPP with the Energy Transition content integrated. In this case, you will earn both the base TSPP micro-credential and the additional TS+ET micro credential at the same time.

  • ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING
    Deepen understanding about the nature of technology, the energy transition and the relationship between them.
    Estimated 2 hrs to complete 3 practice cycles

  • ENERGY TRANSITION VOICES
    Hear tech stewardship reflections from energy professionals who are working to accelerate the energy transition.
    Estimated 1 hrs to sample videos

  • PRACTICE SIMULATIONS
    Engage with one or more scenarios that place you in the centre of a tough decision relating to the energy transition..
    Estimated 3 hrs to complete
    Including a group session (virtual & in-person options)

Presented In Collaboration With The Energy Futures Lab (EFL)

Since 2015, the EFL has been bringing together the diverse viewpoints of leading energy innovators and organizations in service of leveraging Canada’s energy assets and innovation capacity to accelerate an inclusive and equitable transition to a prosperous net zero future.

In the program, you will hear perspectives from numerous EFL Fellows and Community members.

The Energy Futures Lab is based in Alberta, Canada, the country’s largest energy producing region. This gives the EFL a unique perspective on the many tensions associated with the energy transition - and the resulting opportunities within them.

Whether you’re based in Alberta or not, we believe that the same fundamental tensions show up in other jurisdictions - so exploring them in the Alberta context should be informative no matter where you are based.

Earn A "TS for the Energy Transition"
Micro-Credential

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Summer 2024 Program Is Open

The program costs $80 CAD (approximately $60 USD).
There are discounted and free spots available through our many partners.
Click the "Register" button below for more info.

This program is for people who have already completed the base Tech Stewardship Practice Program (12hrs).

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6hrs | Online | Self Paced

The Summer 2024 Program Is Open

This program is for people who have already completed the base Tech Stewardship Practice Program (12hrs).

FAQ

  • Can I take the TS for the Energy Transition Program (TS+ET) if I haven't yet completed the base Tech Stewardship Practice Program (TSPP)?

    We won't stop you, but if you haven't yet completed the base TSPP we recommend that you complete the TS+ET materials integrated with the base TSPP. This will require 12+4 = 16 hours as opposed to the 6 hours that would be required if you'd already completed the TSPP. When you click on "Register" on this page, it will give you this option.

  • Do I need a technical background? Will I learn in this program about how different energy technologies work?

    No - the program is specifically designed to look at our relationship with technology as individuals and as a society and examine how that relationship is shaping the energy transition. Every one of us is concerned about energy affordability and access but we are also concerned about climate change and pollution. How can we better understand these and many other value tensions so that we can be better informed on how we use, access, develop or otherwise support different technologies as part of the energy transition.

  • What if I disagree with this program or other participants when it comes to key questions about the energy transition?

    Good! This program is not about getting everyone to agree about one specific path forward when it comes to the energy transition - rather it is about enhancing our individual and collective capacity to understand different values and perspectives, and find opportunities within tensions. This program is about challenging ideas, not people. We welcome a diversity of opinions on what the energy transition should look like, but it's worth noting that our program recognizes anthropogenic climate change and is rooted in the scientific principles of sustainability.

  • What will the program look like / how will it be delivered?

    The program has been designed as a light and flexible overlay to existing work and education activities. It consists of a series of "practice cycles," each of which is framed around a simple, yet powerful question. Short videos are used to introduce questions and share sample responses before you are invited to share your own reflection. There is then a short debrief video before you go to the next cycle. There are slides that can act as a substitute or supplement for each video and optional resources materials for those who want to go deeper on any topic. The course also includes online interactive sessions with other Tech Stewards who are also taking the course. These sessions are a great way to maintain your practice once you’ve launched it.

  • How long / how much effort will the program take?

    The program is estimated to require 6hours of effort. This includes a 2 hour group session, which is offered with virtual and in-person options.

  • How will this program help me to get a job / advance my career?

    More and more leaders are looking for Tech Stewardship - whether they use the specific term or not. At the same time, leaders are engaging directly in the growing Tech Stewardship movement; you will have an opportunity to connect with some of them during the program. We also provide strategies to leverage the micro-credential you earn in the program to support continued connections once you're done.

  • How will I be evaluated?

    The program consists of a series of reflective questions that don't have right or wrong answers. Therefore, we won't be evaluating the substance of your responses, rather simply that you've taken the reflection process seriously.