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Inaugural Badge - CLEWs Silver Proficiency Badge

Inaugural Badge - CLEWs Silver Proficiency Badge
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    • CLEWs - Silver Proficiency Badge

      The badge system provides a consistent way to recognise modelling expertise across different organisations and tools, creating a clear path for professionals to develop their skills and advance their careers in energy and resource modelling. By encouraging ongoing learning and recognizing achievements, it helps build a vibrant community of practice in energy system modelling. The framework is designed to be flexible, accommodating various modelling approaches while promoting awareness of capacity-building opportunities through CCG's Energy Modelling Platform events, and similar programs. This structure not only standardises skill recognition but also connects modellers to a broader professional network, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development in the field of energy and resource system modelling. The badge available in this course is the CLEWs - Silver Proficiency Badge


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  • This competition is part of a collection

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    This competition is part of a collection of competitions called RE-INTEGRATE and CCG Inaugural Badges. There are 7 competitions in this collection so you may find other competitions here that maybe of interest to you.

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  • Competition learning outcomes

    • Design and develop complex energy/resource system models addressing specific real-world issues

    • Implement advanced debugging techniques for more sophisticated models

    • Critically evaluate scenario modelling results and their policy implications

    • Communicate and document modelling outcomes effectively

    • Adapt models to different geographical and socio-economic contexts


    • Course dates:

    First Published 19/12/2024.

    Updated 20/01/2025

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    • This advanced-level certification validates substantial practical experience in CLEWs modelling with OSeMOSYS. It demonstrates the ability to develop and apply complex models to real-world challenges, effectively communicate results, and adapt modelling approaches to different contexts. The certification emphasises both technical expertise and the ability to derive meaningful policy insights from modelling work.

    • CLEWs - Silver Proficiency Badge Assignment
      Opened: Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 12:00 AM

      Required Evidence:

      • Please upload your CV that details experience with tool: 
      • Please write approximately 200 words detailing how your CV meets the badge requirements. 

      Your submission should illustrate-

      • 2 years of work/project experience with CLEWs

                                      OR 

      • 1 year of work/project experience, plus a relevant publication 

      And demonstrate an ability to: 

      • Design and develop complex energy/resource system models addressing specific real-world issues 
      • Implement advanced debugging techniques for more sophisticated models 
      • Critically evaluate scenario modelling results and their policy implications 
      • Communicate and documentate modelling outcomes effectively 
      • Adapt models to different geographical and socio-economic contexts 
      Note: this short 200 word response will be made publicly available on the proficiency badge concept note, on Zenodo, to ensure transparency regarding the inaugural badge holder process.


      To be designated as a 'Teacher' for CLEWs (Bronze) Proficiency Badge, please sign this form and upload it along with your CV as part of your submission.

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