Energy supply chain disruption has emerged as one of the most consequential risks facing organizations and countries worldwide. From geopolitical tension and critical energy shortages to extreme weather and cyber threats, the vulnerabilities embedded in global energy supply chains can trigger cascading economic and operational failures at scale.
This certified program is designed to equip energy leaders with the strategic insight and practical risk management capabilities required to navigate today’s increasingly volatile energy supply chain landscape. Throughout the program, you will explore the full energy supply chain lifecycle, from upstream sourcing and transportation to storage, trading, procurement, and end-use operations. You will gain a deep understanding of your organization/country’s energy structural vulnerabilities, geopolitical risk exposures, supplier concentration challenges, infrastructure weaknesses, and the market forces shaping energy security across gas, LNG, power, coal, and other critical resources.
This program will also provide you with practical tools to strengthen supplier risk management, structure resilient procurement strategies, assess LNG and PPA contract risks, and apply hedging, scenario planning, and crisis response frameworks with confidence. In addition, you will learn how to navigate critical regulatory requirements, sanctions exposure, trading compliance, cyber resilience obligations, and transition-related supply chain risks. By the end of the program, you will be equipped to anticipate disruption, protect energy portfolios, and lead supply chain resilience strategies with authority and precision.
On completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will attain the Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and
Risk Management Leader (CESC™) designation. This globally recognized certification demonstrates your expertise in safeguarding energy supply chains and positions you as a trusted leader able to manage uncertainty and enhance operational resilience in an increasingly volatile energy landscape - positioning you for senior energy leadership roles in global organizations.
(Prof. Prashanth Shanmugan will be conducting the Europe and Africa sessions, Eugene Tan will be conducting the Australia & APAC sessions.)
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This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Experience 3 days of instructor-led live training and gain in-depth command of energy supply chain disruption, geopolitical risk, and market volatility, including procurement resilience, LNG supply security, and infrastructure risk management.
- Earn the industry-recognized Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Leader (CESC™) designation, demonstrating your expertise in managing energy supply chain risks, strengthening organizational resilience, and navigating complex geopolitical, commercial, and regulatory challenges.
- Develop practical expertise in geopolitical risk assessment, energy market risk management, and supply chain resilience to strengthen energy security and drive confident strategic decision-making.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at [email protected] or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which sets and upholds the governing standards for every professional who completes it.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors, complementing the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides the support, advice, and recognized independent accreditation that align this program with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
The global energy market has become deeply interconnected, leaving supply chains more exposed to disruption than ever before. More than 20% of the world's oil consumption moves through critical maritime chokepoints, and disruptions can trigger sharp price spikes across global energy markets within days. As energy security, affordability, and resilience climb the strategic agenda, organizations must strengthen their ability to anticipate risk, manage uncertainty, and maintain reliable supply.
This certified program equips you with the strategic and practical expertise to manage energy supply chain disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and market volatility across the energy sector. You will develop advanced capabilities in geopolitical risk assessment, supplier due diligence, and supply chain resilience, enabling you to identify vulnerabilities before they escalate into major disruptions. Through analysis global energy security frameworks, cross-border supply dependencies, regional conflict risks, LNG market disruptions, sanctions exposure, infrastructure vulnerabilities, you will gain practical insight into the forces reshaping today's energy markets, and learn to assess emerging threats, strengthen energy security, and make informed decisions in an increasingly volatile environment.
The program further sharpens your ability to lead commercially resilient and compliant energy operations. You will gain practical expertise in structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), managing LNG procurement strategies, and implementing hedging programs to mitigate against energy supply chain shocks. You will also strengthen your command of key regulatory frameworks and critical energy supply chain exposure, enabling you to build more resilient energy supply networks. Through scenario planning and boardroom crisis simulations, you will develop the confidence to respond decisively to major disruption events, protect organizational performance, and lead strategic risk management across the energy value chain.
On successfully completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will earn the Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Leader (CESC™) designation. This prestigious credential validates your expertise in managing energy supply chain disruptions, assessing geopolitical and market risks, and strengthening organizational resilience. It will also demonstrate your ability to develop effective risk mitigation strategies, safeguard energy security, and lead strategic responses to complex disruption events.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Energy Lifecycle Mapping
- Geopolitical Risk Registers
- TTF Price Analysis
- Supplier Diversification Strategy
- Early Warning Indicators
- Supplier Due Diligence
- Supplier Mapping
- Counterparty Risk Management
- Procurement Governance
- Infrastructure Dependency Mapping
- Cascading Failure Analysis
- LNG Risk Assessment
- Wholesale Market Analysis
- Value-at-Risk Analysis
- Market Intelligence
- PPA Structuring
- PPA Negotiation
- LNG SPA Analysis
- Force Majeure Management
- Cargo Diversion Economics
- Hedging Program Design
- Hedge Accounting
- EU ETS Compliance
- REMIT Compliance
- Sanctions Risk Management
- IT/OT Cybersecurity
- Business Continuity Planning
- Critical Minerals Mapping
- Energy Portfolio Optimization
- Crisis Simulation Planning
Your Faculty Director
Eugene Tan is a distinguished supply chain and business transformation leader with more than 30 years of experience across the energy, oil and lubricants industries in Asia Pacific. He has held senior leadership roles with global energy majors, including BP and Shell, leading complex regional supply chains, commercial growth initiatives, and transformation programs. As Regional Director, Global Supply Chain at BP, he supported a business generating over USD 1 billion in profit, overseeing 17 manufacturing plants and a workforce of more than 3,000 employees across Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Currently Managing Director of EMvolution Pte Ltd, Eugene advises organizations on supply chain strategy, operational excellence, market expansion, and business transformation. He also serves as Program Director for Supply Chain and Procurement at The Conference Board, advising senior executives on supply chain resilience and strategic priorities. A respected industry expert, he is a frequent international speaker on energy transition, sustainability, supply chain disruption, and the future of work.
Prof. Prashanth Shanmugan is an internationally recognized geostrategist, energy risk advisor, and strategic foresight specialist with over 20 years of experience spanning energy, geopolitics, supply chain resilience, and international business. A former member of the Royal Dutch Shell Global Scenarios Team, he specialized in long-range energy scenarios, geopolitical risk analysis, and energy supply chain strategy, advising on the complex forces shaping global energy markets. He currently serves as President of the Australian Council on Foreign Relations, Ambassador for the New Energy Business School (NEBS), and Lecturer at the University of St. Gallen, where he teaches geopolitics, strategic risk, and global business resilience.
Throughout his career, Prashanth has advised energy companies, utilities, trading houses, maritime organizations, and government agencies across Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific on energy security, supply chain disruption, and critical infrastructure risk. His distinctive background combines Shell's renowned scenario planning methodology and military strategic logistics experience. A recipient of the Centenary Medal, Human Rights Youth Medal, and Australian Humanitarian Award, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective spanning energy markets, geopolitical developments, and operational resilience.
Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Leader (CESC™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, you will sit a Chartered exam of 50 multiple-choice questions. On passing, you will be accredited with the Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Leader (CESC™) designation.
- 98% of students who sit this exam pass successfully. Almost all professionals who complete our programs pass on their first attempt and earn the Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Leader (CESC™) designation.
- The exam comprises 50 multiple-choice questions; you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass.
- You can re-take the exam online as many times as you want, with no additional charge for retakes.
- The program fee already includes the exam, so there are no additional charges to sit it.
Should you find the exam challenging, you can draw on dedicated support from our team and faculty leader to help you succeed.
Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Leader (CESC™) Designation
On successfully completing this program and passing the certification examination, you will be awarded the Certified Energy Supply Chain Disruption and Risk Management Leader (CESC™) designation, which you can add to your resume, CV, and professional credentials. This industry-recognized certification carries lifelong validity and demonstrates your commitment to excellence in energy supply chain risk management and organizational resilience.
Globally recognized, the CESC™ designation validates your expertise in managing energy supply chain disruptions, assessing geopolitical and market risks, and strengthening operational resilience across the energy value chain. It demonstrates your capability to develop risk mitigation strategies, enhance supply security, and lead effective responses to complex disruption events. Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the program is independently accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of continuing professional development and professional education.
Pricing & Registration
Australia & APAC
Dates: 18 - 20 Jan 2027
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 11:00am - 6:30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
8:00am - 3:30pm Singapore Time (SGT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 13 Nov 2026 | By 25 Dec 2026 | After 25 Dec 2026 | |
| Australia Delegates | AUD 2,595 | AUD 2,795 | AUD 2,895 |
| Singapore Delegates | SGD 2,395 | SGD 2,595 | SGD 2,695 |
| Other APAC Countries Delegates | USD 1,895 | USD 2,095 | USD 2,195 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies) Note: GST is applicable to participants from Singapore registered companies
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Dates: 09 - 11 Dec 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm Central European Time (CET)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 06 Oct 2026 | By 17 Nov 2026 | After 17 Nov 2026 | |
| EU Delegates | EUR 1,695 | EUR 1,895 | EUR 1,995 |
| Switzerland Delegates | CHF 1,595 | CHF 1,795 | CHF 1,895 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
Register NowEurope
Dates: 25 - 27 Jan 2027
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm British Summer Time (BST)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central European Summer Time (CEST)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 20 Nov 2026 | By 01 Jan 2027 | After 01 Jan 2027 | |
| Europe Delegates | EUR 1,695 | EUR 1,895 | EUR 1,995 |
| Switzerland Delegates | CHF 1,595 | CHF 1,795 | CHF 1,895 |
| UK Delegates | GBP 1,495 | GBP 1,695 | GBP 1,795 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
Register NowAfrica
Dates: 10 - 12 Feb 2027
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm West Africa Time (WAT)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central Africa Time (CAT)
10:00am - 5:30pm South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
11:00am - 6:30pm East Africa Time (EAT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 08 Dec 2026 | By 19 Jan 2027 | After 19 Jan 2027 | |
| South Africa Delegates | ZAR 24,995 | ZAR 27,995 | ZAR 29,995 |
| Delegates from Other African Countries | USD 1,395 | USD 1,595 | USD 1,695 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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