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 finance modelling. By encouraging ongoing learning and recognizing achievements, it helps build a vibrant community of practice in financial and 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 financial and energy modelling. The badge available in this course is the FINPLAN - Silver Proficiency Badge.

Applicants will earn the FINPLAN - Silver Proficiency Badge if their submission meets the following criteria:

1.     Design and develop a complex utility-scale FINPLAN model

2.     Employ advanced FINPLAN techniques such as carbon pricing, heat distribution, etc.

3.     Analyse and interpret results from different modelling scenarios that address real-world policy issues.

4.     Communicate model results and explain their broader implications.

5.     Demonstrate awareness of the limitations and assumptions in advanced FINPLAN models.

Applicant needs to provide evidence of the following activities:

·         Demonstrate 2 years of work/project experience with FINPLAN, OR 1 year of work/project experience, plus a relevant publication.

Evidence required:

Submit one of the following:

·         A completed Master's thesis using FINPLAN

·         A published peer-reviewed paper (as 1st or 2nd author) using FINPLAN

·         A published report (or project output) using FINPLAN

AND a letter of reference from EITHER an academic OR project supervisor (Must highlight 2 years experience)