Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geotechnologies IEG
Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geotechnologies IEG
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Training and further education

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Training and further education

We have set ourselves the goal of initiating and developing national and international training and continuing education for skilled workers, engineers, scientists, and economists for the changing energy market. The implementation of different learning methods in the form of interactive and audiovisually appealing training content forms the basis for the development and implementation of innovative continuing education measures in the online and classroom sectors.

Get an overview of all training and continuing education courses in our brochure: brochure (german) (PDF)

Overview of all continuing education courses, workshops, training sessions, and training programs

 

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Continuing education 2026

Optimizing heating systems: Focus on heat pumps and efficiency

This training course provides practical instruction on the most important fundamentals for working efficiently with modern heating systems. Anyone who wants to work in a future-proof manner must make this topic a top priority.

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Further training 2026

Control and optimization of heating systems

In this training course, you will learn which hydraulic connections and combinations of fittings can be used to perform hydraulic balancing for optimizing heat transfer in heating systems.

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Further training 2026

Practical training for near-surface geothermal energy use

In this compact training course, you will learn how to implement geothermal projects (focus on geothermal probes) in a targeted manner: checking framework conditions, working on projects in a structured manner, or evaluating planning services - with exercises and an example project for direct practical transfer.

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Further training 2026

Building energy concepts in existing buildings with a focus on non-residential buildings

Holistic building energy concepts in existing buildings are successful when the building envelope, generation, distribution/transmission, utilization, and partial load behavior are coordinated. The right analyses create an understanding of the system and lead to rational, cost-efficient decisions. That is exactly what this training course is all about!

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Workshop 2026

Transformation concepts for commerce and industry

The workshop shows how data can be used to develop clear courses of action - from efficiency measures and renewable energies to decarbonization strategies and roadmaps.

Workshop

Training 2026

Explosion protection for geothermal drilling in North Rhine-Westphalia

Together with DMT GmbH & Co. KG and the North Rhine-Westphalia Mining Authority, a practical explosion protection training course has been developed for qualified persons in accordance with Annex 2, Section 3, No. 3.3 of the German Industrial Safety Regulation (BetrSichV). The training course teaches how to identify risks early on, eliminate explosion hazards, and plan preventive measures.

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Training 2026

Geothermal energy upstream: Integration into municipal and industrial heat supply

Geothermal energy is a central pillar of future heat supply. Our Fraunhofer training course “Geothermal Energy Upstream” provides a compact overview of the basics, from exploration to utilization. Modular in structure, with knowledge transfer and discussion, it can be booked flexibly as a complete package or individually.

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