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Renewable Energy Specialist Module 1 – Principles of Renewable Energy and Solar Radiation • Energy and Sustainable Development • Technical Implications • Standards and Regulations • Atmospheric Transmission, Absorption and Reflection • Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation • Components of Radiation • Measuring Solar Radiation • Site Estimation of Solar Radiation • Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change Renewable Energy Specialist Module 2 – Solar Water Heating and Thermal Applications • Calculation of Heat Balance: General Remarks • Flat-plate Collectors • Selective Surfaces • Instrumentation and Monitoring • Social and Environmental Aspects • Air Heaters • Crop Driers • Water Desalination • Solar Salt-Gradient Ponds and Solar Concentrators • Fuel and Chemical Synthesis from Concentrated Solar Renewable Energy Specialist Module 3 – Photovoltaic (PV) Power Technology and Hydropower • Photovoltaic Circuit Properties • Applications and Systems • Maximizing Cell Efficiency • Types and Adaptations of Photovoltaics • Social, Economic and Environmental Aspects • Assessing the Resource Hydropower • Impulse and Reaction Turbines • Hydroelectric Systems • Pumped Hydro Storage Renewable Energy Specialist Module 4 – Wind Resource and Wind Power Technology • World Wind • Characteristics of the Wind • Wind Instrumentation, Measurement and Computational Tools and Prediction • Turbine Types and Terms • Linear Momentum and Angular Momentum Theories • Blade Element Theory • Power Extraction by a Turbine • Electricity Generation • Mechanical Power Renewable Energy Specialist Module 5 – Photosynthesis and Bioenergy Technologies Trophic Level Photosynthesis • Photosynthesis at the Cellular and Molecular Level • Energy Farming: Biomass Production for Energy • R&D to ‘improve’ Photosynthesis • Biofuel Classification • Direct Combustion for Heat • Anaerobic Digestion for Biogas • Wastes and Residues • Biodiesel from Vegetables and Algae Renewable Energy Specialist Module 6 – Wave Power and Tidal-Current and Tidal-Range Power • Wave Motion, Energy and Power • Real (Irregular) Sea Waves: Patterns and Power • Energy Extraction from Devices • Wave Power Devices • The Cause of Tide • Enhancement of Tides • Tidal-Current/Stream Power • World Tidal Power Sites Renewable Energy Specialist Module 7 – Ocean Gradient and Geothermal Energy • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) • Practical Considerations about OTEC • Devices • Related Technologies • Osmotic Power from Salinity Gradients • Geophysics • Dry Rock and Hot Aquifer Analysis • Ground-Source Heat Pumps Renewable Energy Specialist Module 8 – Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency • Distribution Technologies • Electricity Supply and Networks • Comparison of Technologies for Energy Storage • Energy Storage for Grid Electricity • Batteries and Fuel Cells • Energy End-Use by Sector • Energy-Efficient Solar Buildings • Transport • Manufacturing Industry • Domestic Energy Use Renewable Energy Specialist Module 9 – Institutional and Economic Factors • Socio-Political Factors • Economics • Life Cycle Analysis • Policy Tools • Quantifying Choice • Present Status of Renewable Energy • The Way Ahead LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 1 – Understanding LEED • Tiers of the Credentialing Process • Application Process • Why Earn LEED Credentials? • Benefits of Green Building • Systems Thinking • Life Cycle Approach • Do Green Buildings Cost More? • Traditional Approach • Integrative Approach to Design and Construction • USGBC and GBCI LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 2 – LEED Green Building and Concepts • Building Design and Construction • Homes • Interior Design and Contraction • Building Operations and Maintenance • Neighborhood Development • The Categories of LEED • LEED-Online • Program Requirements • Steps to Certification • Special Projects LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 3 – Location and Sustainable Sites • Location • Transportation • Neighborhood Pattern and Design • Site Design and Management • Rainwater Management • Heat Island Effect • Strategies LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 4 – Water Efficiency and Energy • Indoor Water Use • Process Water • Outdoor Water • Atmosphere • Commissioning • Minimum Energy Performance • Refrigerants • Existing Buildings • EA Prerequisites and Credits LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Module 5 – Materials and Indoor Environmental Quality • Conservation of Materials • Environmentally Preferable Materials • Waste Management • Indoor Air Quality • Thermal Comfort • Lighting • Acoustics • Innovation • Regional Priority The Certified Sustainability Specialist Certification (CSS) national exam distinguishes individuals as leaders in sustainable development. National Career Certification Board’s (NCCB) Certified Sustainability Specialist (CSS) designation is designed for individuals who want to stand out and earn professional credentials to lead businesses in the best sustainable practices. A sustainability professional must be able to impart cooperation in sustainable programs within a business. As a Certified Sustainability Specialist (CSS), your role will be to organize and analyze sustainability strategies using knowledge and informed opinions on the future of energy and the lasting impacts energy has on the economy, health, and the environment. 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. 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Program Description Description Audience Learning Objectives Support Description Completion Time Renewable Energy Specialist This Renewable Energy Specialist course addresses the main characteristics of the emerging generation of technologies which will be employed to provide energy for the power grid over the next 20 years. This course covers solar energy in its various forms, such as photovoltaic, thermal and thermodynamic energy conversion, taking into account the various issues associated with the connection of these solar plants to the grid. We will also cover wind technologies, wave power and geothermal energies. This Renewable Energy Specialist course is a must for anyone interested in moving into the field of green energy. LEED Green Associate Training Course Our Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate course provides the foundational concepts and standards for the residential, commercial and institutional green building industry. This course prepares students to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam and forms the foundation for a career as a LEED Professional. Course content covers green building core concepts and strategies, sustainable thinking and implementation, LEED standards and rating systems, and an overview of the LEED Green Associate credentialing exam. Photovoltaic Energy Professional Master the principles of PV electricity and how to effectively incorporate it into stand-alone or utility-connected electrical systems OSHA Construction Industry Training Occupational fatalities caused by falls, struck-by’s, caught-in-between, and electrocution are a serious concern. This lesson will help workers identify these hazards at construction worksites so that they can better protect themselves. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! This program is targeted at individuals pursuing a career in solar installation. Solid knowledge of math and sciences is useful. 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