Upon achieving the Gold Badge, holders should be able to do all silver level requirements and demonstrate at least two of the following skills:

• Design, develop, and customise a complex FINPLAN model, extending beyond utility-scale power plants

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

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

• Communicate model results and explain their broader implications

• Demonstrate awareness of the limitations and assumptions in advanced FINPLAN models

Applicant needs to complete the following activities:

• 5 years work/project experience with FINPLAN OR PhD plus 2 years project experience

• Demonstrate at least two of the following skills

• Create innovative improvements and critical assessments of relevant financial modelling techniques and methodologies

• Manage and develop highly complex energy/finance models that are able to solve critical real-world problems

• Apply advanced coding and debugging skills to resolve intricate modelling challenges

• Translate complex modelling results into actionable policy recommendations for senior decision-makers

Required Evidence:

Submit one of the following:

• A CV demonstrating the required experience

• Provide links to 2 peer-reviewed academic publications or policy papers, as lead author, showcasing at least two of the above skills

• OR Documentation of a conference presentation demonstrating 1 of the above skills and a peer-reviewed academic publication or policy paper, as lead author, demonstrating another one of the above skills.