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Energy and Environmental Training Courses

Please contact the Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options. You can reach us by phone: 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie

Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Management of Invasive Species in Ireland - Identification, Prevention and Biosecurity
The course will provide engineers with the capacity to identify most of the principal invasive alien plant species in Ireland, particularly those present in aquatic, riparian and terrestrial habitats. It will also provide specific details regarding what control methods are most effective and how they should be applied.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Marine Ecology Considerations for Engineers
This one-day online course provides engineers with essential knowledge and practical insights into marine ecology, emphasising its application in engineering projects. Through a combination of theoretical background and case studies focusing on offshore and coastal infrastructure, participants will explore key ecological concepts and considerations critical for engineering projects.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Energy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings: Introduction to Systems, Services and Renewables
This course is intended as an introduction to the complex retrofitting challenges presented by the traditional building stock in Ireland and the role of systems, services and renewable energy in those retrofit works.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Introduction to Wind Energy
The aim of the course is to develop a detailed understanding of the issues associated with the development of wind energy. The course will focus on the current state of wind energy technology domestically and internationally and will consider the future development of wind resources.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Introduction to Solar Energy
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with an extended foundation of the main concepts of solar energy and to enable them to practically apply their knowledge in the design of solar energy systems for small (domestic) and large (commercial) applications.
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Available in-company and as an open course - Half Day
Essentials for Engineers on Environmental and Planning Law
The purpose of this course is to give an overview of how environmental law is integrated into the planning system. Delegates will learn about the key legal requirements, how the Courts have interpreted these processes and the common pitfalls.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Technical Design of Nature Based Solutions within the Urban Environment
The purpose of this course is to outline the key processes in the detailed design of nature based solutions within the public realm. As well as illustrating how to identify, establish and use key design parameters to appropriately size and specify proposed SuDS interventions, this course will also outline methods for overcoming key barriers to construction.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Fundamentals of Nature Based Urban Infrastructure Design and Practical Steps for Delivery
This course is intended to be an introduction to the design and delivery of urban infrastructure founded on nature based principles. Structured on the Statutory NTA work stages, it will walk through the process and provide a guide on how to identify and respond to conditions as a project typically proceeds.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Fundamentals of Biodiversity Considerations for Engineering Projects
The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to biodiversity and how, as a practicing engineer, to navigate it to manage project risks, provide more robust assessments and deliver a better outcome for both the environment and engineering projects.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Fundamentals of Hydrogen Production, Storage and Transportation
This course aims to provide an independent, hype-free, business-focused introduction to the market growth opportunities and barriers in clean hydrogen production, storage and transportation.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Fundamentals of Carbon Accounting for Engineers
This course aims to provide delegates with an overview of the Greenhouse Gases (GHG’s) which contribute to climate change.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Engineering for Offshore Renewables
This course aims to provide candidates with an overview of the geotechnical and structural engineering requirements of offshore renewable energy with a focus on offshore wind. This one-day course will include an introduction to design approaches and examples from offshore wind.
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Available as an open course - 5 Days
Environmental Essentials for Engineering Projects CPD Programme
This programme provides all engineers managing projects with a comprehensive introduction to the environmental essentials covering Water, Air, Noise, Solid Waste and Effluent/Contamination.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 5 Days
Retrofitting Domestic Buildings for Energy Efficiency CPD Programme
This programme focuses particularly on the recommendations set out in NSAI SR54 “Code of Practice – Methodology for the Energy Efficient Retrofit of Existing Dwellings” and is divided into 5 distinct modules. The modules will cover topics including; Near Zero Energy Buildings, Basic Building Physics, Building Fabric, Building Services and Renewable Energy.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Electric Vehicle Charging for Sustainable Developments
The aim of this course is to allow engineers to gain a level of knowledge of EVSE’s in line with more matured technologies and ensure the client receives the highest quality project outputs. Engineers will gain a grounding which allows them to converse confidently regarding EVSE requirements.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 4 Days
Certified Energy Auditor
The Certified Energy Auditor is an individual who evaluates and analyses how energy is being used in a facility, identifies energy opportunities, and makes recommendations where consumption can be reduced or optimized. The aim of this course is to prepare individuals for taking the AEE Certified Energy Auditor Examination.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Response of Flexible Structures to Dynamic Wind Loading
This course will provide an introduction to dynamic structural wind engineering. The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts and methods of structural design and analysis for dynamic wind loading to practicing engineers.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Wind Loading of Structures
The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts and methods of structural design and analysis for wind loading to practicing engineers. Delegates will learn about the physical processes causing the wind and how they impose loads on structures.
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Available as an open course - 1 Day
Specification & Design of Heating Systems with Heat Pumps
This blended learning course aims to enhance the knowledge base of the construction sector in Ireland with respect to heat pumps in homes and commercial buildings.
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Available as an open course - 1 Day
Introduction to Specification & Design of NZEB Buildings
This course aims to educate the construction industry in the requirements of deep renovating homes in Ireland. It will cover all elements of upgrading the building fabric of an Irish building. It will cover wall, floor and roof upgrades, required regulations, ventilation, air-tightness, interstitial condensation.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Pathways to the Circular Economy: Designing for Circularity to Unlock Opportunity
This course will provide participants with a practical understanding of the circular economy, the barriers, challenges, opportunities and impacts as well as an understanding of the strategies to design practically for circularity before solutions are built.
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Available in-company and as an open course - Half Day
Whole Life Carbon Training
This blended programme, which consists of 3 pre-recorded videos and 1 live online session, offers an introduction to whole-life carbon and lifecycle analysis.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Fundamentals of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage
CCUS is vital for achieving 'net zero' decarbonization, offering opportunities across various industries like oil, gas, and low-carbon technologies. This course provides a clear, independent view on current and future CCUS developments, covering technology, business drivers, and policy.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Introduction to Specification & Design of NZEB Dwellings for Energy Efficiency
The aim of the course is to develop a technical understanding of the issues relating to the energy efficient design and specification of new dwellings. The course will focus on building fabric and services systems while providing some underpinning principals of building physics.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Fundamentals of Sustainability for the Built Environment
This course covers core sustainability concepts relevant to the built environment, such as operational and embodied carbon in buildings, energy efficiency, resource use, circularity, nature, and climate adaptation. It aims to connect engineers to the main concepts in green building.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Odour Management for Licensed Sites
This course will provide attendees with a thorough understanding of how odours are assessed, managed and regulated. Odours discharged from a large variety of sources in the agricultural, commercial, industrial and municipal sectors may cause adverse effects for people who are in the neighbourhood of these sources.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Introduction to Battery Energy Storage
The aim of this course is to provide an entry level understanding of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market in Ireland and the technical requirements of BESS projects. The key objective is to provide participants with sufficient knowledge to engage with the energy storage market, identify key areas of interest and to highlight areas that require further learning.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Introduction to Wind Engineering and Urban Climates for Industry Professionals
With the increasing complexity of urban environments and the growing emphasis on sustainability and occupant comfort, analysing wind dynamics and microclimate conditions has become essential. Understanding wind behaviors can lead to better structural solutions, energy-efficient buildings, and healthier, more resilient urban spaces.
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Available in-company and as an open course - 1 Day
Fundamentals of District Heating
This course aims to introduce the key concepts and fundamentals of district heating systems across the main stages in a heat networks development from initial heat planning and policy, business case development, through to the design and construction of the network.
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