16.3.2. Policy- and lawmakers outreach and education

In 2025, Middle East Technical University (METU) actively delivered specialized outreach, upskilling, and capacity-building programmes for policy-makers, public sector professionals, regulatory officials, and state institutions across vital strategic domains, including energy transition, international relations, military diplomacy, artificial intelligence, and technical safety regulations.

1. Energy Transition and Strategic Development Certificate Programme (December 2025)

• Institutional Collaboration: Jointly launched by METU and SOCAR Türkiye in December 2025.
• Target Audience: Designed for public-sector professionals working in, or specializing in, energy transition.
• Curriculum Scope: A comprehensive 32-hour certificate programme taught by METU academics and SOCAR Türkiye experts, covering digitalization, sustainability, artificial intelligence, energy security, green finance, and carbon management.
• Total Reach: 30 public-sector professionals completed the programme.

2. Specialized Capacity-Building Programmes for State Institutions (2025 Summary)

METU conducted dedicated educational and upskilling tracks for key state organizations, military leadership, and regulatory bodies in 2025:

 https://sem.metu.edu.tr/img/sayfa/sem-birim-faaliyet-raporu-2025.pdf