The ProQual Level 3 Award in Energy Management: Information & Communications Technology (ICT) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to help learners understand how ICT systems use energy and how this can be managed more efficiently. It also builds awareness of UK energy laws, sustainability rules, and carbon reduction practices used in modern organisations.

This course is suitable for:

• ICT and IT infrastructure managers who handle servers, networks, data centres, and digital equipment and want to reduce energy use and operating costs.
• Data centre managers who aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce cooling costs, and monitor performance using industry standards like PUE.
• Cloud and virtualisation professionals who want to understand how cloud systems impact energy use and carbon emissions.
• Facilities and energy managers responsible for monitoring ICT energy consumption within offices or large organisations.
• Sustainability and carbon reporting staff who prepare energy reports and ensure compliance with UK carbon reporting requirements.
• IT procurement and asset managers who select energy-efficient devices and ensure proper disposal of old equipment under environmental rules.
• Software developers and IT architects who want to design systems that use less energy and improve efficiency.
• Senior IT leaders and technology managers planning digital systems that support net-zero and sustainability goals.
• International ICT professionals who want to understand UK standards for energy efficiency, e-waste handling, and reporting systems.
• Learners progressing from Level 2 qualifications who want to move into advanced study or careers in energy management and sustainable ICT.

This qualification helps learners build practical skills for managing ICT energy use in line with UK sustainability expectations and modern industry needs.