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          • Air-to-Water Heat Pumps - An Introduction
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          • An introduction to the development of a cold rolled purlin secondary steel system with consideration of the role of physical testing
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          • Certificate in Leadership for Performance & Change
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          • Irish Wind Power – Our Competitive Advantage
          • Overview of Jacopa's Wastewater Treatment Equipment Selection as required by Irish Water
          • Seminar 2. Rotational Biological Contactors Design and Manufacturing
          • The Engineer as an Expert Witness
          • The most up to date protective and anti corrosive coatings 2013
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          • Leading the rEVolution - An introduction to Commercial Electric Car Charging and Payment processing
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          • Specifying Irish Blue Limestone: A Technical Guide
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          • Introduction to Emergency Lighting Standard IS3217:2013
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          • Network Management - Leakage Control (Network Manager)
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          • Medium Voltage Switchgear
          • Concrete Repair and Surface Protection to I.S. EN1504 (Modules 1-2)
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          • Industrial Resin Flooring for Ireland's Leading Industries (Modules 1-2)
          • BEMS, FMS (Façade Management System) and Systems Integration (BACnet)
          • Small Scale Wastewater Treatment Design Challenges
          • Masterclass in Contaminated Land
          • Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty - Level 1 (CT002)
          • Foundation Course in Measurement and Calibration (CT001)
          • Practical Temperature Measurement and Calibration (CT004)
          • Operation of Electrical Installation, High Voltage Safety Procedures
          • Access Auditor Training incorporating Part M 2010 and the Disability Access Certificate Application Process
          • How to Make Buildings Accessible
          • How to prepare or review a Disability Access Certificate Application (incorporating Part M 2010)
          • Introduction to Part M 2010 and Technical Guidance Document M 2010
          • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2011 - Essentials
          • Revit MEP (Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing) 2011 - Essentials
          • Revit Structure 2011 - Essentials
          • Air Tightness & Vapour Control in Modern Homes
          • Designing for Safety in Construction Based on the DSC Practical Guide for Permanent Works Designers
          • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems Revised Standard Update
          • Fire Safety in Apartment Buildings
          • I.S.3217:2013 Emergency Lighting One Day Review Course
          • Certified Machinery Safety Expert, CMSE®
          • SIL - The Total Compliance Approach
          • SIL and the Process Safety Lifecycle
          • The ATEX Directives 1999/92/EC & 94/9/EC
          • Microsoft Access Database
          • Microsoft Excel Expert - Advanced Spreadsheets
          • Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations
          • JEMICLAD Rigid PVC Hygienic Wall Cladding System
          • KOMASTYLE Rigid PVC Wall Cladding System
          • Introduction to Schedule Forensic Delay Analysis
          • P6-001 Introduction to Primavera P6
          • P6-002C Advanced Costing in Primavera P6
          • P6-002R Advanced Resourcing Techniques in Primavera P6
          • P6-002S Advanced Scheduling Techniques in Primavera P6
          • P6-005 Introduction to Primavera P6 Web
          • P6-005D Dashboards and Portfolios in Primavera P6 Web
          • P6-FDA-001 Using Primavera P6 for Schedule Forensic Delay Analysis
          • PRA-001 Managing Risk in Primavera Risk Analysis
          • 1 Day Introduction to Thermography Training Course
          • Arc Flash PPE Safety Awareness Training Course
          • Lockout Tagout Safety Awareness Training Course
          • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) 1-Day Training Course
          • Arc Flash Hazard in Electrical Networks
          • Harmonic Distortion in Electrical Networks
          • Power Factor Correction in Electrical Networks
          • Power Quality in Electrical Networks
          • Understanding Grease Trap and Interceptor Systems
          • Higher Diploma in Business Studies (part-time)
          • Higher Diploma in Business Studies
          • Specialist Diploma in Lean & Quality Systems
          • Expert Witness Training for Engineers
          • New Construction Contracts Act - Introduction to Adjudication in Ireland
          • Procurement: Best Practice for Contractors
          • Procurement: Best Practice for Public Bodies
          • Public Works Contracts
          • Risk, Time and Money in the Public Works Contract
          • Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Contracts
          • Roadstone: I.S. EN 206 Explained
          • Roadstone's General Aggregates and Fill Advice
          • Roadstone's General Asphalt Specification and Production Information
          • Roadstone's General Concrete Advice (Application and Use)
          • Roadstone's Solution to Permeable Paving
          • Roadstone's Solution to TGD Part L
          • Design Guidelines for Copper & Fibre Optics solutions
          • IP CCTV - A Design Overview
          • Calculation Competency: Conventions and Standards for Thermal Bridging Calculations and Compliance
          • Creating Effective Drainage and Insulation on Flat Roofs
          • Part L 2011, Fabric Performance and towards Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and Zero Carbon House standards
          • U-Value calculations as per standard EN 6946 and in accordance with BR 443 conventions
          • Saniflo Macerators - Pumping Waste Water Where Gravity Is An Issue
          • Energy University (40+ Free Courses)
          • Emerging Audio Visual Technology
          • Six Sigma Executive / Champion
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          • The Employment Success Programme
          • Height Safety Systems
          • Certificate of Competence in Environmental Noise Measurement
          • Safety in Excavations
          • Testing and Inspection of Plant Machinery
          • Fire Alarm Module 1: Fire Detection and Alarm Systems and Standards
          • Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
          • Intruder Alarm System Design
          • Structural Connector Solutions
          • Analytical Problem Solving Methodologies and Tools (Course 1)
          • Knowledge Management best practice for Industry and SMEs
          • SOLIDWORKS Certification Day
          • SOLIDWORKS Essentials
          • SOLIDWORKS Training Passport
          • Water & Heat Metering - How to Comply with Current Regulations
          • Wireless Temperature Sensing Systems
          • Communications for the Disabled
          • Understanding Voice Alarm Systems
          • Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers
          • Electrical Components
          • Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives
          • (Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits
          • Steam and Heat Exchange
          • Steam Trapping
          • Steam Fundamentals
          • Certified Energy Manager
          • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt QQI (HET) Diploma in Process Engineering, Special Purpose Award 8S20275
          • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt SQT
          • Process Validation & Equipment Validation
          • Achieving Low Carbon Development through the Planning Process
          • Energy Mapping for Spatial Energy Demand Analysis
          • Environmental Considerations for Renewable Energy Strategies
          • Planning and Implementing Community Engagement for Local Authority Renewable Energy Strategies (LARES)
          • Renewable Energy in the Urban Environment
          • Renewable Energy Policy, Resources and Conversion Technologies
          • EC Motors
          • Mastering Lubrication Technology
          • Passive Optical Networks Explained
          • CPD Seminar on F-Gas Regulations
          • Fundamentals of Heat Pump Design (Geothermal, Air/Water and Exhaust Air)
          • Polyethylene (PE) Electrofusion & Butt Fusion Welding (Gas)
          • Polyethylene (PE) Electrofusion & Butt Fusion Welding (Water)
          • Dynamic Simulation Modelling
          • Natural Ventilation
          • Passive House Design
          • Design and Control for Natural Ventilation
          • Basic Principles for "Artificial Lighting" in Architectural Spaces
          • Diploma in Critical Business Skills (Level 8)
          • Innovate Together
          • Designer Training Program – Hydronic Systems
          • Sound Masking
          • Smart LV Panels
          • Best Practice in Selecting LED Lighting Solutions
          • Human Centric Circadian Lighting – How it works and why it is beneficial
          • LEDucation
          • UPS as a Reserve / Understanding the concept
          • Forms of separation to EN61439
          • Introduction to Windfarm High Voltage Electrical Installations
          • Application of Irish Legislation and Standards in the Procurement & Takeover of High Voltage Assets
          • Management & Control of Electrical Installations and Application of IS EN 50110 1&2
          • Basic Steam System Design Consideration
          • Condensate Management
          • Energy & Steam
          • Steam Quality
          • (ISC)² Official Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP®)
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          • (ISC)² Official Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP®)
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          • Influencing Virtual Teams
          • Mitigating Measures
          • Lean Sigma Master Black Belt
          • Passive Fire Protection Solutions
          • Fabric Ducting Design
          • Climate Action Raising Awareness Training for Local Authorities
          • An Introduction to IIoT
          • An Introduction to Machine Learning & Data Science
          • UPS Installation Safety Requirements
          • Championing Leadership: Local Authority Climate Action Training Programme
          • Modular Wiring Systems & Electrical Regulations I.S.10101:2020
          • TGD PART F 2019 – Achieving Compliance with Mechanical Ventilation Systems
          • Commercial Grease Separation
          • Practical Control Systems
          • Innovation through Robotics
          • EU Competitive Funding for Manufacturing Industry