energy auditor aiming to become proficient in auditing large commercial and institutional facilities. This course introduces the student to the wide variety of energy using systems found in large commercial and institutional facilities. This 16-hour course will cover components that make up the various systems; how they work, how they are controlled, and the many ways in which energy consumption can be reduced. Energy using systems to be studied include: HVAC systems, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, lighting, fans, pumps, motors, etc. This class dovetails into Advanced Energy Auditing, where calculation methodologies are taught. This class will grant 16 PDHs or 1.6 CEUs. (16 hours) $499 3/24-5/12 analytical skills to calculate energy savings in large commercial and institutional facilities. The course will cover data manipulation and analyses techniques that are necessary to calculate energy savings that are acceptable to utilities for a wide variety of energy conservation measures (Envelope, DHW, Water, Motors, VFDs, HVAC, Fan, Pumps, Chillers, Boilers, Lighting, etc.). Measurement and verification of savings will be discussed. Detailed analyses of weather data and utility billing, including interval data, will be included. VBA macros will be provided and developed in class. Simple analysis techniques (such as using degree days) will be reviewed as well as detailed bin tables with regression analyses. To get the most from this class each student will need to bring a laptop computer with Excel loaded (Excel 2010 or higher is necessary to take full advantage of the class, although not a lot will be missed if earlier versions of Excel are used.) Note: this class is not a beginner Excel class. This class will grant 16 PDHs or 1.6 CEUs. (16 hours) $499 3/24-5/12 primarily for HR Professionals seeking credentials that focus on identifying and testing the knowledge and practical real-life experiences needed to excel. Earning your SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential establishes you as a recognized expert in the HR field. For more information visit www.SHRMCertification.org. These new certifications recognize that HR professionals are at the core of leading organizational success: · Built on one singular Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK Organization, Workplace and Strategy as well as eight behavioral competencies: Leadership & Navigation, Ethical Practice, Business Acumen, Relationship Management, Consultation, Critical Evaluation, Global & Cultural Effectiveness, and Communication. The course investment includes all course materials but does not cover registration for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP examinations. Exam and course prep material are developed by SHRM. (33 hours) $1,250. Enrollment deadline February 18. For Commonwealth of Massachusetts Employees: Course is eligible for tuition waiver only. Material/text fee is student paid. 3/2-5/18 resource roles and responsibilities. We will provide participants with critical knowledge to help reduce potentially costly lawsuits and improve the ability to handle challenging HR issues. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the HR profession, small business owners, or those who are looking for an effective way to improve their employee management skills. Tuition includes all SHRM Recruitment and Selection; Compensation and Benefits, Employee Development and Performance Management. In cooperation with SHRM Commonwealth of Massachusetts Employees: Course is eligible for tuition waiver only. Material/text fee is student paid. (15 hours) $595 3/16 & 3/18 |