Blended learning for alternative refrigerants
The Real Alternatives Train-the-Trainers (TOT) 2026 programme will take place from 16 to 20 November 2026 at Aeres Tech in Ede, the Netherlands. The advanced course is designed for trainers working in the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sectors. Organised by Real Alternatives in collaboration with Aeres Tech and the Associazione Tecnici del Freddo
From 11 to 15 May 2026, participants from across Europe gathered in Killybegs, Ireland, for a new Real Alternatives Train the Trainer (TOT) session hosted by ECAC, one of the most renowned European training provider and the Irish National Lead, and co-organised with ATF, the project management leader. The event brought together trainers and experts
The Real Alternatives project and SKILLSAFE EU are pleased to announce the launch of a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing safety training for professionals working with flammable refrigerants, with a particular focus on R290 heat pump systems. This joint initiative reflects a shared commitment to supporting the safe and sustainable transition towards low-GWP refrigerants across
On Monday 16 March 2026, the Institute of Refrigeration Ireland (IRI) hosted a technical webinar dedicated to the Real Alternatives Programme, a European project supporting the transition to sustainable refrigerants in the RACHP sector. During the webinar, Luisa Girolami, Project Manager at Centro Studi Galileo, introduced the programme and outlined its contribution to the implementation
11–15 May 2026 | Killybegs, Donegal The next Real Alternatives Train-the-Trainers (TOT) session will take place from 11 to 15 May 2026 in Killybegs, Donegal, Ireland. This advanced programme is designed for certified trainers and industry experts who wish to strengthen their technical and pedagogical expertise in alternative refrigerants and contribute to high-quality training delivery
This week, from 6 to 10 October, PROZON – the Foundation for Climate Protection and one of the founding partners of REAL Alternatives – is hosting a new Train the Trainer event at its headquarters in Warsaw, Poland. Trainers from seven different countries (Greece, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovakia &Turkey) have gathered to take part
As EU Member States are in the critical phase of implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2215, the Real Alternatives Consortium urges national governments and ministries to adopt the Real Alternatives certification scheme as a reference framework for the qualification and upskilling of personnel handling alternative refrigerants The Real Alternatives programme is a pan-European training and certification initiative
The Real Alternatives programme continues to grow, with important updates that strengthen our commitment to accessible training, international collaboration, and inclusive governance. 🔹 Establishment of a New Consulting BoardTo further democratize the decision-making process of the Consortium, Real Alternatives has created a Consulting Board. This new body includes the project’s founding partners and two elected
Driving Consistent and High-Quality Training on Alternative Refrigerants Across Europe Real Alternatives is an official European Training Programme providing training and a certification system on low GWP alternative refrigerants (HFOs, Hydrocarbons, Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia). The trainings are constantly delivered to both European trainers and professionals and the training materials are available in over 20
The REAL Alternatives consortium is glad to share the news that SKVP has joined the group as National Lead for Sweden on Real Alternatives training. SKVP, the Swedish Cooling & Heating Pump Association, is the trade association for Swedish entrepreneurs working in the sector and it supports them in their transition to an always more
