Supporting the energy transition of the building stock
We address the skills gap in energy efficiency evaluation by designing, creating, and piloting a micro-programme based on micro-credentials.  
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About SHERLOCK
Who we are
We are a consortium of 17 leading universities, consulting and energy companies, associations, training and research centres, and SMEs from 8 EU countries with an in depth-knowledge and experience in the needs of the energy, construction and financial sectors. 
Our mission
Providing green and digital skills to professionals in the building energy retrofitting and financial sectors, essential for achieving success in the energy efficiency investment industry.
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The pan-European Knowledge Centre
A network of 7 national knowledge centres, including the pan-European Knowledge Centre, aims to co-design cutting-edge educational programs, promote meaningful stakeholder engagement, and facilitate essential dialogue between the building energy and financial sectors.
Education
SHERLOCK will develop two educational programmes: a widely MOOC-based MicroMaster programme and a VET-oriented short training course.

Both programmes are carefully designed, incorporating micro-credentials and real-world case studies.

MOOC-based MicroMaster Programme

Training tools for developing TTI courses based on micro-credentials

Programme for developers

This course enhances developers' skills in understanding the needs and challenges of the energy construction sector.
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Programme for financial officers

This course enhances financial experts' skills and knowledge in understanding the financial challenges.
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VET-oriented short training

At least one micro-credential course of 3 ECVET offered in 7 languages

VET training

This course targets experts in energy, construction, and finance, enhancing their skills to implement energy efficiency measures in buildings.
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Info
Course

Short course to raise awareness on the energy sector challenges and goals.

Short info course

This short course raises awareness on the energy sector challenges and goals.
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Latest news & events

SHERLOCK Final Event Highlights

July 20, 2026
On 10 July 2026, the SHERLOCK Final Event took place in Lisbon as part of the 2nd International Zero Carbon Built Environment (ZCBE) Conference (9-10 July), co-organised by LNEG in partnership with NOVA University and the University of Nottingham, and supported by the European projects SHERLOCK, WeGenerate and SOLACE.

How to Design Effective Micro-Credentials? Use our educational guide

June 2, 2026

World Education Day: SHERLOCK Launched its New Learning Programmes

January 22, 2026

SHERLOCK’s 2nd Workshop — Insights from Seville

November 5, 2025
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