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Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development

Developing your Leadership Skills for the Future of your Organisation and your Country

Course Overview

Capacity building is the process by which a country strengthens the institutions, skills, systems and resources it needs to convert natural resource wealth into lasting national development. For petroleum producing and energy exporting states, this is the defining challenge of the next two decades. Reserves alone do not create prosperity. What determines whether hydrocarbon revenues fund diversified, resilient economies, or are lost to weak institutions, skills shortages and short term decision making, is the capability of the ministries, regulators, national oil companies and operating partners that govern the sector.

This Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course examines capacity building from the perspective of the energy sector itself. It takes participants from the principles of capacity development and resource governance, through institutional diagnosis and organisation design, into national workforce and local content strategy, stakeholder engagement and ethics, and finally into financing, implementation and measurement. Throughout, the frameworks are applied to real conditions in producing states, including national content mandates, energy transition pressure on skills, revenue volatility and the growing expectation that operators demonstrate a credible contribution to national development.

Participants leave able to diagnose the capacity gaps in their own institution, prioritise and sequence a capacity development roadmap, and measure and communicate results to ministers, boards and partners.

This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:

  • How capacity building translates natural resource wealth into sustainable national development
  • Recognised capacity development frameworks from UNDP, the OECD and the World Bank, applied to energy institutions
  • Institutional capacity diagnosis across the enabling environment, the organisation and the individual
  • National workforce, local content and in country value strategy, including ICV, IKTVA and comparable models
  • Stakeholder engagement, transparency, ethics and the social licence to operate
  • Financing, implementing and measuring capacity development programmes that survive political and price cycles

Course Objectives

At the end of this Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the relationship between resource governance, capacity building and national sustainable development, including the mechanisms behind the resource curse and how capable institutions avoid it
  • Apply internationally recognised capacity development frameworks at the enabling environment, organisational and individual levels
  • Conduct a structured capacity needs assessment and translate the findings into a prioritised, costed development plan
  • Design workforce, competency, nationalisation and succession strategies aligned to national content requirements and to the energy transition
  • Evaluate governance, accountability and transparency arrangements against standards such as the EITI and the Natural Resource Charter
  • Build stakeholder engagement and community investment strategies that sustain the social licence to operate
  • Construct KPIs, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and a business case that demonstrate the return on capacity investment

Training Methodology

This Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course uses a range of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention. Facilitated presentations are supported by structured group discussion, applied examples drawn from producing states across the Gulf, West Africa, Central Asia, South East Asia and the North Sea, and guided individual reflection on the participant's own institutional context.

Delegates are encouraged to interact throughout, testing the frameworks presented against their own experience and drawing conclusions they can apply immediately on return to work.

Who Should Attend

This Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Officials in energy, petroleum, finance and planning ministries
  • Energy sector regulators and licensing authorities
  • National oil company executives and corporate planning professionals
  • Human capital, competency, learning and development, and nationalisation leads
  • Local content, in country value and national content managers
  • Corporate governance, compliance, ESG and sustainability professionals
  • Community relations, social performance and stakeholder engagement teams
  • Partner, joint venture and international operator staff responsible for national development commitments
What you will gain

Key Competencies

By attending this training course, participants will develop essential professional and technical skills that improve workplace performance, enhance operational effectiveness, and support long-term career growth.

Capacity Development
Collaboration
CSR Strategy
Ethics Governance
Policy Analysis
Stakeholder management
Sustainable leadership
Systems Thinking

Course Curriculum

  • What capacity building means: the enabling environment, the organisation and the individual
  • From resource wealth to development: the resource curse, Dutch disease and the institutional response
  • Resource governance in practice: the Natural Resource Charter and the decision chain
  • The UN Sustainable Development Goals and the energy sector
  • International capacity development frameworks: UNDP, OECD DAC and World Bank approaches
  • Capacity needs assessment: scope, method, evidence and stakeholder validation
  • Organisational maturity and capability assessment for ministries, regulators and national oil companies
  • Mandate clarity and the separation of policy, regulation and commercial operations
  • Operating models, organisation design and decision rights
  • Capacity gap analysis, prioritisation and sequencing under budget constraint
  • Strategic workforce planning and the energy sector skills demand profile
  • Competency frameworks: design, assessment and application to technical and leadership roles
  • Local content and in country value: NOGICD, IKTVA, Emiratisation and comparable regimes
  • Leadership pipelines, succession planning and knowledge transfer from expatriate and contractor workforces
  • Skills for the energy transition and the redeployment of petroleum capability
  • Stakeholder identification, mapping, prioritisation and engagement planning
  • Transparency and anti corruption: the EITI standard, beneficial ownership and contract disclosure
  • Ethics and corporate governance: paradigms, dilemmas and effective compliance programmes
  • Corporate social responsibility and social investment that builds capacity rather than dependency
  • The social licence to operate: how it is earned, how it is lost and how it is measured
  • Financing capacity development: national budgets, revenue funds and partner commitments
  • Managing revenue volatility: sovereign wealth funds, stabilisation funds and fiscal rules
  • Building the business case and demonstrating the return on capacity investment
  • Monitoring and evaluation: theory of change, KPIs and leading versus lagging indicators
  • Implementation roadmaps and sustaining capacity through political, leadership and price cycles

Certificates Awarded

Certificate of Completion

After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.

The Energy Training Centre is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. Because of the rigorous processes and standards required for NASBA approval, many professional boards and associations accept CPE training course credits earned from NASBA-registered sponsors. Only learning providers committed to offering high-quality continuing education programs that improve professionals’ competence are accepted by NASBA. The Energy Training Centre is proud that all training courses within our portfolio are currently approved by NASBA.

These NASBA-approved training courses are delivered by leading experts to meet global demands and are dedicated to enabling professionals to achieve competencies that drive business results.

By choosing The Energy Training Centre NASBA-approved training courses, participants will:

  • Learn impactful ways to improve their operations.
  • Broaden their knowledge base and expand their business.
  • Learn updated techniques, processes, and skills required in today’s business environment.
  • Enhance their professional development and stay fully aware of current developments in their industries.
  • Gain CPE credits counting toward certification, enabling them to maintain or update their credentials.

We offer a variety of training delivery formats to suit your needs. Courses can be delivered in the classroom or online. Large groups can opt for an in-house solution, allowing customization based on specific requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

About Energy Training Centre

Energy Training Centre is a leading provider of professional development programs for the energy and public sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we have trained more than 50,000 professionals across the Middle East and beyond.

Our expert-led courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications that deliver immediate value to your career and organization.

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