AECTL Learning & Innovation

Professional Certificate in Rare Earth Strategy, Technology & Supply Chain Management (CPD-Certified)

Advance your expertise with a globally recognised CPD-accredited qualification

Gain a clear, practical understanding of rare earth elements (REEs) and why they power the world’s most advanced technologies.
This CPD-certified professional programme explains what REEs are, how they behave, and why global industries depend on them to build EVs, wind turbines, semiconductors, defence systems, aerospace components and medical technology.

Through real case studies, market data, and industry-ready tools, you’ll learn how REE supply chains operate, where risks emerge, and how organisations navigate sustainability, pricing, ESG obligations and traceability requirements.
Designed for professionals seeking strategic insight, technical confidence and career progression in the rapidly evolving critical minerals sector.

What You Will Learn in this course

Module 1 — REE Foundations

Geology, chemistry, separation, global deposits, China’s dominance, supply-chain basics.

Module 2 — Industrial Applications & Technologies

EV motors, wind turbines, semiconductors, aerospace & defence, catalysts, alloys.

Module 3 — Market Economics & Strategic Risks

Price drivers, volatility, demand forecasts, export controls, cost structures.

Module 4 — Environmental, Circularity & Sustainability Pathways

Impacts, refining challenges, recycling technologies, LCA, ESG obligations.

Module 5 — Global Supply Chains, Traceability & ESG Governance

Mapping, due diligence, CRMA/IRA rules, supplier audits, digital traceability.

Module 6 — Future Trends & Strategic Outlook (2035)

Innovation, alternative magnets, AI, automation, geopolitics, strategic planning.

CPD-Accredited Training — Trusted by Employers Worldwide

This course is independently accredited by a recognised CPD body, allowing learners to:

• Earn verifiable CPD points/hours
• Receive a globally recognised CPD certificate
• Use CPD points toward annual professional development requirements
• Access corporate-funding eligibility (commonly supported by employer CPD budgets)

How CPD Works

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ensures professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge.
Completing a CPD-certified course gives you:

• Verifiable CPD points/hours
  • A recognised certificate accepted by employers & professional bodies
  • Evidence for annual CPD logs, engineering requirements or competency frameworks
  • Eligibility for organisational funding as part of staff-development budgets

CPD accreditation guarantees quality, structure, relevance, and international recognition.

Who This Course Is For

Professionals in:
Energy • Mining • Resources • Manufacturing • Defence • Aerospace • ICT • ESG • Engineering • Procurement • Government • Supply Chain

This course benefits:

• Engineers & technical staff
• Sustainability & ESG teams
• Procurement & supply-chain leaders
• Executives in renewables, defence, manufacturing
• Analysts, researchers & policy specialists

Professional Learning Features

• CPD-accredited certificate (internationally recognised)
• 100% online, self-paced
• High-quality videos + slides + downloadable toolkits
• Applied case studies and assessments
• CPD points statement included
• Ideal for employer-funded professional development

Why Employers Invest in This Course

• Meets CPD compliance requirements
• Builds internal capability in a strategically critical field
• Supports ESG, risk, procurement and supply-chain maturity
• Improves organisational decision-making and resilience
• Fits comfortably within annual training budgets

About AECTL Learning & Innovation

AECTL is a Sydney-based engineering and materials-technology firm.
Our Training & Innovation division transforms advanced technical expertise into industry-grade, CPD-accredited learning trusted by organisations in energy, resources, manufacturing and advanced technology sectors.