The Introduction to RETScreen® Expert course is intended for new users of the RETScreen® Expert software or individuals just starting to become involved in the analysis or management of how energy is used and user behaviour in buildings and facilities. This one-day course features both presentations from trainers as well as hands-on use of and exercises in the RETScreen® software. The day concludes with knowledge-based exercises.
The RETScreen® Expert software is an intelligent decision support tool that enables stakeholders to rapidly identify, assess, optimize, and track the performance of clean energy investments over the entire project life cycle. The software can be used to evaluate:
Course participants learn how to get the most out of the software and gain an understanding of important tools such as feasibility analysis, performance analysis, and portfolio analysis, which they can then apply to their own projects.
1 day
English, French
Beginner
Online
$695
$ 1,495
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Learning path(s)
Certified Professional Commissioning Certifications Energy Management Software and Tools RETScreen® Expert Industrial Facilities Core ConceptsCourse Description
Advance your expertise with the Certified RETScreen® Expert (CRE) program. This three-day course empowers you to perform in-depth energy analysis and GHG impact assessments using RETScreen’s advanced tools.
Course Description
Designed for seasoned RETScreen® users, the Advanced RETScreen® Expert course deepens your mastery of the software through advanced presentations and hands‑on exercises. This program equips you to confidently tackle complex analyses and apply RETScreen® Expert’s most sophisticated features to real‑world projects.
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