Critical Minerals for the Energy and Technology Transition

About Course

Critical Minerals for the Energy and Technology Transition is an expert-level course designed for professionals, policymakers, and decision-makers who want to understand the mineral backbone of the global energy shift.

From lithium and cobalt to rare earths and gallium, these resources are vital for everything from electric vehicles and solar panels to data centers and defense systems. Yet, they are often overlooked—and increasingly contested.

In this course, you’ll explore:

  • Strategic applications across energy, AI, mobility, and defense

  • Global trade trends, pricing volatility, and investment strategies

  • ESG risks and sustainability innovations

  • Country and company case studies (including Tesla, Albemarle, and MP Materials)

  • Sector-by-sector demand projections through 2040

  • Urban mining, circular economy models, and recycling challenges

You’ll complete 9 fully recorded modules and take a final quiz to test your knowledge. By the end, you’ll understand not just what these minerals are—but why they shape the future of industry, geopolitics, and sustainability.

👨‍🎓 Who Should Enroll?

  • Energy and infrastructure professionals

  • Investors, consultants, and strategists

  • Students of environmental science, economics, or international trade

  • Anyone working in clean tech, mobility, or ESG

Upon passing the final quiz, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and become part of a new generation of informed, future-ready professionals.

Upon completion, students will receive a Certificate of Completion stating 10 CPD Hours (aligned with ISO 21001 standards).

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the strategic importance of critical minerals
  • Identify the role of minerals in EVs, AI, and defense
  • Analyze ESG and sustainability challenges in global mining
  • Interpret international trade flows and price volatility
  • Explore innovative recycling and circular economy models
  • Evaluate supply chain risks and geopolitics of resource control
  • Review company and country case studies with real-world data
  • Prepare for future industry shifts through expert-level insights

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction to REEs
Video Lesson

  • Module 1 – Introduction to REEs
    32:00

Module 2 -Strategic Applications of Critical Minerals
Video Lesson

Module 3 – Global Market Trends & Trade
Video Lesson

Module 4- Applications in Energy, AI, and Mobility
Video Lesson

Module 5 – Sustainability, Recycling, and ESG
Video Lesson

Module 6 – Growing Demand and Industrial Necessity
Video Lesson

Module 7 – Investment, Pricing, and Forecasting
Video Lesson

Module 8 – Country & Company Case Studies
Video Lesson

Module 9 – Final Quiz and Certification
Video Lesson

Further Reading
Additional Files

Final Quiz & Certification
Final Quiz – Critical Minerals

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