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Postgraduate Diploma in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts

800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts. 8 modules covering IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol), ISO 50015 (measurement and verification of energy performance) and RETScreen Expert. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Postgraduate Diploma in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts — studying from Canada

Canada's energy sector spans oil and gas in Alberta, hydroelectricity in Québec and Manitoba, nuclear generation in Ontario, and growing wind and solar capacity across several provinces. Transmission and distribution networks are operated by provincial utilities such as Hydro-Québec and Ontario Power Generation, alongside private operators. Grid modernisation, interconnection and energy efficiency are priority areas for engineers. Regulation is handled by provincial energy boards and the federal Canada Energy Regulator.

Fees for Canada: 1,700 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Canada

  • Canada Energy Regulator (CER)
  • Canadian Electricity Association (CEA)
  • Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Canada (IEEE Canada)

Typical roles

  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Grid Engineer
  • Energy Systems Analyst
  • Protection and Control Engineer

Questions from Canada

Are SEIUM programmes official Canadian degrees?

No. SEIUM qualifications are private awards issued by SEIUM Institute and are not official degrees recognised by Canadian federal or provincial authorities.

How are fees shown for Canadian learners?

All fees on this site are displayed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Instalment plans are available, and employer sponsorship can be discussed.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the savings measures of an energy efficiency project.

02

Assess profitability using NPV, IRR and life cycle cost.

03

Design measurement and verification plans in line with IPMVP.

04

Structure shared and guaranteed-savings energy performance contracts.

05

Apply public procurement rules to energy projects.

06

Analyse funding sources and risk allocation.

07

Prepare savings monitoring reports for the client.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Engineer at an energy services company who wants to specialise in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts.
  • Measurement and verification specialist who wants to specialise in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts.
  • Energy efficiency financial analyst who wants to specialise in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts.
  • Performance contract manager who wants to specialise in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts.
  • Energy public procurement consultant who wants to specialise in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts.
  • Energy auditor who wants to specialise in ROI and Energy Performance Contracts.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join energy services companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol)
  • ISO 50015 (measurement and verification of energy performance)
  • EN 15900 (energy efficiency services)
  • ISO 50006 (energy baselines and energy performance indicators)
  • ISO 17741 (calculation of energy savings in projects)
  • Law 9/2017 (Public Sector Contracts)
  • Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (energy efficiency)
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Life cycle of an efficiency project
  2. 1.2ISO 50002 energy audits
  3. 1.3ISO 50001 management systems
  4. 1.4Energy baseline
  5. 1.5Savings measures: lighting, HVAC and motors
  6. 1.6Interaction between measures
  7. 1.7Investment barriers to efficiency
  8. 1.8Directive (EU) 2023/1791
  9. 1.9Energy saving certificates (CAE)
  10. 1.10Case study: audit of a commercial building
  1. 2.1Time value of money
  2. 2.2NPV, IRR and modified IRR
  3. 2.3Simple and discounted payback
  4. 2.4Life cycle cost (LCC)
  5. 2.5Levelised cost of saved energy
  6. 2.6Discount rate and WACC
  7. 2.7Energy price scenarios
  8. 2.8Inflation and cost escalation
  9. 2.9Risk and Monte Carlo analysis
  10. 2.10Workshop: financial model in a spreadsheet
  1. 3.1IPMVP protocol and its options A, B, C and D
  2. 3.2ASHRAE Guideline 14
  3. 3.3ISO 50015 and ISO 17741
  4. 3.4Measurement and verification plan
  5. 3.5Routine and non-routine adjustments
  6. 3.6Degree-day regression models
  7. 3.7Savings uncertainty
  8. 3.8Metering and sub-metering
  9. 3.9Calibrated simulation
  10. 3.10Practice: degree-day baseline model
  1. 4.1ESCO model and energy services
  2. 4.2Guaranteed versus shared savings
  3. 4.3Heating and supply contracts
  4. 4.4European directive and EPC guidance
  5. 4.5Guarantees and penalties
  6. 4.6Duration and risk allocation
  7. 4.7Adjustment and measurement clauses
  8. 4.8Dispute resolution
  9. 4.9IDAE contract models
  10. 4.10Case study: analysis of an EPC contract
  1. 5.1Public procurement of energy services
  2. 5.2Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts
  3. 5.3Technical specifications and award criteria
  4. 5.4Public accounting and Eurostat
  5. 5.5Public-private partnership
  6. 5.6Contracts in industry and the private commercial sector
  7. 5.7Evaluation of ESCO bids
  8. 5.8Competitive dialogue
  9. 5.9Managing the contract in force
  10. 5.10Workshop: drafting a technical specification
  1. 6.1Financing with own funds and debt
  2. 6.2Third-party financing and forfaiting
  3. 6.3European funds and ERDF
  4. 6.4Green bonds and loans
  5. 6.5EU taxonomy for sustainable activities
  6. 6.6Energy savings insurance
  7. 6.7Client credit risk
  8. 6.8Technology and performance risk
  9. 6.9Aggregation of small projects
  10. 6.10Case study: financial structure of an EPC
  1. 7.1Savings dashboards
  2. 7.2Periodic performance reports
  3. 7.3Managing deviations
  4. 7.4Client–ESCO relationship
  5. 7.5Communication to management and stakeholders
  6. 7.6Avoided emissions reporting
  7. 7.7Continuous improvement and recommissioning
  8. 7.8Lessons learned in EPCs
  9. 7.9End of contract and asset transfer
  10. 7.10Practice: annual measurement and verification report
  1. 8.1Asset selection and audit
  2. 8.2Definition of savings measures
  3. 8.3Baseline and M&V plan
  4. 8.4Financial model and ROI
  5. 8.5Contractual structure and guarantees
  6. 8.6Risk analysis
  7. 8.7Monitoring plan
  8. 8.8Client proposal
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is RETScreen Expert, advanced Excel, Python (statsmodels), Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for baseline regression models, calculation of NPV, IRR and payback period, and drafting of measurement and verification plans. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Asset selection and audit

Identify the savings measures of an energy efficiency project.

Definition of savings measures

Assess profitability using NPV, IRR and life cycle cost.

Baseline and M&V plan

Design measurement and verification plans in line with IPMVP.

Financial model and ROI

Structure shared and guaranteed-savings energy performance contracts.

Contractual structure and guarantees

Apply public procurement rules to energy projects.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Engineer at an energy services companyMeasurement and verification specialistEnergy efficiency financial analystPerformance contract managerEnergy public procurement consultantEnergy auditor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses RETScreen Expert, advanced Excel, Python (statsmodels) and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry title.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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