About the course
Utilising energy in a buildings sustainably is crucial, not only for mitigating climate change but also for enhancing the performance of facilities and boosting business competitiveness. Thus, individuals involved in the energy, oil, manufacturing, construction, and transportation sectors need in-depth knowledge of energy efficiency.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Energy Efficiency and Sustainability online short course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the energy efficiency landscape and its economic impact. In this eight-week course, you’ll explore the latest industry developments and regulations, analyse energy consumption in industrial and commercial settings, and master industry-recognised techniques for validating energy savings. Additionally, you’ll learn how to evaluate the financial feasibility of energy-efficient initiatives and create a compelling business case for such interventions.
This course has been certified by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for CPD points. It is suitable for many professionals, including practicing and consulting engineers, architects, building designers, facility managers, energy managers, energy auditors, manufacturing experts, and environmental consultants. The course is specifically designed to provide these professionals with the skills to identify opportunities for energy conservation, ultimately improving building and business efficiency. Professionals will also acquire knowledge that will enable them to specialise their business offerings and take advantage of this increasingly significant trend. Basic mathematical skills are required to complete the course, as students will be expected to apply formulas and perform calculations.
This course is approved by the University of Cape Town and is validated by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for CPD credits. The course has an estimated 80 hours of learning and South African engineering professionals can earn up to eight CPD credits.*
International students need to consult their national professional engineering bodies to check whether this course is recognised for points towards maintaining professional status.
Course content
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: Introduction to energy efficiency: Importance, strategies, and challenges
- Module 2: Energy metrics, economics, and the business case for energy efficiency
- Module 3: Energy-efficient and sustainable buildings: General considerations and regulations
- Module 4: Energy-efficiency management and technologies in buildings
- Module 5: Energy-efficiency management and technologies in the industrial sector
- Module 6: Energy auditing
- Module 7: Measurement and verification
- Module 8: Energy management systems
Registration
This course is offered by GetSmarter. Enrol and pay directly with the course provider.
More information
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Email: admissions@getsmarter.com
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