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Graduate Diploma in Sales Coaching Overview The principles governing the application of this unique approach to the understanding and acquisition of sales coaching skills have been drawn from extensive research into the professional coaching methodologies used by successful coaches in the fields of sports, music, dance, and acting. In these professions, coaches have a clearly defined system and they stick to it. In business the  more...

Rhino Modeling for Marine Designers Six-Week Course, instructed by Cliff Estes (www. basline. com) In this course, wea ™ll assume that the student does not know Rhino at all, except that he/ she has acquired and installed the program. We will begin by learning to work with curves, then surfaces, then move into fairing a simple chine hull, followed by a more complex sailing schooner hull. Finally, when you have mastered the  more...

Managing to Lead Author: Jonathan Gosling Leadership is an important aspect of managing. But what does this mean in your day-to-day work? As you will see, leadership is a complex interplay of factors which requires balance. This session explores the three key factors which contribute to leadership: qualities, behaviors and context. As a group you will: * Determine which factors contribute to  more...

Reducing Lead Hazards During Residential Renovations Most homes built before 1978 contain some lead-based paint. Lead-based paint was more common and was used more extensively in homes built before 1950. This course provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations, which explain and show what you need to do to protect you and your clients if you are working in older housing that could contain lead paint. The listed procedures will reduce the  more...

Reconstruction Standards for Historic Buildings Overview This (two-hour) course will be specifically based on the portion of those standards and guidelines, which concern "Reconstruction" of historic buildings. Reconstruction is defined as the act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure, or object for the purpose of replicating  more...

Building Design Specifications and Tools Attention New York Engineers: This course cannot be taken to fulfill your continuing education requirements for the state of New York since the course does not fall under the category of "Areas of Practice" or "Laws / Rules." For more information, check the New York State Board Requirements. Overview This course will introduce you to the single most comprehensive source of ?hands-on?  more...

Preservation Standards for Historic Buildings Overview The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing professional standards and providing advice on the preservation and protection of all cultural resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, apply to all proposed development grant-in-aid  more...

Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Buildings Overview The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing professional standards and providing advice on the preservation and protection of all cultural resources listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, apply to all proposed development grant-in-aid  more...

Restoration Standards for Historic Buildings Overview Rather than maintaining and preserving a building as it has evolved over time, the expressed goal of the Standards for Restoration and Guidelines for Restoring Historic Buildings is to make the building appear as it did at a particular-and most significant-time in its history. As opposed to other treatments, the scope of work in Restoration can include removal of features from other  more...

Energy Savings in Building Electrical Mechanical and Plumbing Systems Overview In today's building industry, the concept of integrated sustainable design has taken root and is branching out into full blossom. Green is in. Green is considered the responsible way to design. Integrated design is a process whereby the various disciplines involved in design-architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, interior design professional, etc.-work together to  more...

Developing a High Performance Project Team The Project Management Institute labels the four stages of a project as, ? forming, storming, norming, and performing? . The inclusion of a stage called ? storming? is an admission that we could do a better job with the human side of projects: especially on large projects involving hundreds of people and hundreds of millions of dollars. This course is designed for any project manager or  more...

Preparing to Lead Human Resource professionals know that the quality of the relationship between employees and their immediate supervisor is the primary factor that determines the employee? s performance, productivity, and morale. The best way to recruit and retain employees is for an employer to develop the organization? s leadership skills from top to bottom. This course will be an essential tool for those  more...

Project Negotiation Skills - Strategies and Tactics This course will help participants understand the risk involved in a traditional ? win-win? approach to project negotiations and develop a new strategy and supporting tactics that will either assure ? satisfaction? on both sides or at least maintain good will if an agreement cannot be reached. They learn to analyze the nature of their satisfaction for every negotiating situation and develop  more...

Managing Teams in the Workplace Overview Research studies suggest that employees who indicated better interpersonal relationships with supervisors and co-workers report higher levels of job satisfaction (Valerius L., Shinew, K. & Waut, J. (1996). Job satisfaction and interpersonal relationships often develop as a result of teamwork within organizations. Hence, contemporary organizations have placed an increasing emphasis  more...

Contract Writing for Engineers Overview As a professional engineer, you will likely be called upon to write (or at least review) contracts at some point in your career. If you intend to bid on a project, purchase equipment or hire a sub-contractor, a contract will be required. Except for the simplest of transactions, almost all agreements to provide a product or a service for commercial, industrial, or government work will  more...

Analyzing Employee Performance Problems This online course will teach you how to analyze employee performance problems quickly and identify methods of dealing with them effectively. It takes you systematically through ten sequential steps to discover whether something that management controls is the root of the problem. This technique allows managers to retain good will with employees by looking at reasons other than the employee first  more...

Understanding Performance and Productivity This course will help you understand the ? why? behind work performance principles and help you develop the ? how? that is best for your situation. There is a significant difference between being busy and being productive and a simple way to make sure your employees are always productive. Additionally, participants will learn to define productivity and identify the difference between work  more...

Conflict - Understanding and Managing Conflict is part of everyday work life. We may not even notice only minor irritations because we are so used to them. However, these can easily build into something that can cause great tension within a work team. This course will help you identify typical reasons for conflict, the three escalating stages of it, and devise strategies for preventing it from getting disruptive. There is also a  more...

Principal-Agency Issues and the Engineer-Manager Overview Agency theory applies to all aspects of the licensed professional engineer in describing that person?s motivation, their interaction with other engineers and other disciplines, and in dealing with external non-engineer decision makers such as political office-holders. The course applies centuries-old theories developed in economics and finance and behavioral sciences, which are still  more...

Delegation and Empowerment What Why When and How There are many management topics that will teach you about coping in a world of rapid change, managing productivity, tips on goal setting, and the need for dividing the existing work among employees via delegation. It doesn? t take a rocket scientist to realize that a shared workload gets accomplished quicker with less wear-and-tear on each participant. There aren? t as many resources, though,  more...

Measuring Performance and Productivity This course will help you apply the foundation taught in Understanding Performance and Productivity (Course #BS-2005) to real work settings. Students can use these practical tools to construct performance measurements processes that include graduated performance levels, feedback loops, and defensible documentation of results for ? hard? and ? soft? skills as well as any activity requiring a  more...

Creating and Retaining a Diverse and Productive Workforce Major league baseball broke the color barrier not because of social consciousness but because they could no longer ignore the talented black players who performed so superbly. This course will teach you how to work with senior management in your organization as an internal consultant to focus on performance measurements and issues that will help create and retain a diverse and productive  more...

Negotiating Skills for the Workplace Participants will learn some very simple, yet powerful, principals about negotiations that are applicable in any situation. Whether you are very confident and assertive or introverted and compliant, these techniques will help you prepare for and conduct negotiations more successfully than you ever have before. You will also learn how to identify and counter some of the typical 'dirty tricks'  more...

Leadership Fundamentals II This online course will teach you how to develop practical leadership skills for use with any workforce regardless of educational, professional, or social background. You will learn effective and proven techniques in dealing with employee conflict, counseling employees effectively on work performance issues, a guide to developing an effective work team, problem solving with employees, and  more...

Leading the Multi-Generational Workforce Recorded history shows us there has always been concern about generational differences. Excavations of Roman ruins dated hundreds of years B.C. provided translated statements of alarmed city officials talking about their problems with the younger generation and wondering what will become of their society when the ? stabilizing influence? of their elders passes away. Technological advances in  more...

Manage Productivity to Maximize Profit This course is for people wanting to understand the design and management of efficient work processes in any environment for any product. Public organizations will benefit as much as private because work efficiency and productivity is essential to both. The concepts presented here are universal whether processing legal documents or building toasters on an assembly line. Plenty of practice  more...

Drainage Design Truly Understand What Year Event Really Means Overview Hydrologic analysis and results are statistically based. The term 'year event' is the common way to express the hydrologic magnitude of precipitation and runoff quantities, but it does not tell the entire story. What does it really mean? Discussing drainage and flood issues with the general public and policymakers sometimes needs more than thinking just in terms of 'year  more...

The Last Straw Water Use by Power Plants in the Arid West Overview Power plants consume a large chunk of the available water supply in the arid Western United States. While the consumption is small relative to agricultural users, power plants can have a significant impact on available source water in localized areas where drought conditions exist. This course examines the uses of water in power plants and the water use conflicts that can arise when  more...

Using Excel for Soil Testing This course covers many soils tests that can be done in Excel. Liquid Limit Plastic Limit Sieve Analysis Specific Gravity Proctor Each test includes a description of the equipment used, the procedure used along with how the calculations and graphs look in Excel. Many engineers used to use a slide rule to calculate and graph paper to plot up the results. Excel can be used to do the  more...

State-of-the-Art Water Use Efficiency Overview It's no secret that the Southwestern part of the U.S. is one of the driest regions in the country. Given that water is so precious and scarce in the Southwestern U.S., it is particularly important for municipalities in the Southwest to encourage water use efficiency - both on the supply-side and the demand-side. This course covers water use efficiency measures in the Southwestern  more...

Reducing Lead Hazards During Construction Overview Employers must be aware of workplace hazards facing their workers and must take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to these hazards. The interim OSHA standard aims to reduce the exposure to lead for construction workers. The most significant way to achieve this was by lowering the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of lead from 200 micrograms per cubic meter of air as  more...

Preparation of Contract Documents for Highway and Traffic Engineers Overview This four hour course focuses on the Preparation of Contract Documents for Highway and Traffic Engineers. It is extremely important for Highway and Traffic Engineers to be able to adequately inform Contractors regarding what is to be left as is, and what is to be constructed, removed, or replaced. The course focuses on the items to be placed on the Contract Plans and Specifications  more...

Scaffolding Use in Construction Overview OSHA's recent rule, Safety Standards for Scaffolds Use in the Construction Industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in the construction industry. In this course the student will learn some of the basics of scaffolding requirements in the construction  more...

Design of Hydroelectric Power Plant Structures Overview This course presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of hydroelectric power plant structures. It is realized that departures from these standards may be necessary in some cases in order to meet the special requirements and conditions of the work under consideration, or to comply with additional codes which may be in effect. This course presents a  more...

Analysis and Design of Dams for Earthquakes Overview The FEMA guidelines presented in this course provide a basic framework for the earthquake design and evaluation of dams. The general philosophy and principles for each part of the framework are described in sufficient detail to achieve a reasonable degree of uniformity in application among the Federal agencies involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and  more...

Radionuclides in Drinking Water - Regulations Treatment and Residual Disposal Overview The revised Radionuclides Rule came into effect on December 8, 2003. U.S. EPA's revisions to the Rule provide standards that, if met, ensure that all customers served by community water systems (CWSs) receive water that meets the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for radionuclides in drinking water. In accordance with the Rule, all CWSs must complete initial compliance monitoring  more...

Design and Construction of Earth Dams Overview This course presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees. The objective of this course is to present guidance on the design, construction, and performance monitoring of and modifications to embankment dams. The design and  more...

Traffic Controllers Phasing Sequence and Signal Timings This course will discuss different types of traffic controllers, phasing, phasing sequences, signal timings, and maintenance. The phasing operations and phasing sequences work in conjunction with phase timings, to determine the length of each cycle of the traffic signal operation. Vehicle Phasing includes the Green interval, plus the Yellow Change interval, plus the Red Clearance Interval.  more...

Countermeasures to Reduce Red-Light Running ...ers What is a "red-light hold" system and how does it work The eight-stage process used by North Carolina to control red-light running Differences in how police, research and engineering address red-light running The best way to determine if there is indeed a red-light running problem The role of back plates for red-lights Definitions of yellow and red change intervals  more...

Filter Backwash Recycling Rule - Practical Guidance Overview The Filter Backwash Recycling Rule (FBRR) under the Safe Drinking Water Act establishes regulatory provisions governing the way that certain recycle streams are handled within the treatment processes of conventional and direct filtration water treatment systems. The FBRR also establishes reporting and recordkeeping requirements for recycle practices that will allow States and EPA to  more...

Using Membrane Bioreactors MBR for Water Reclamation Wastewater reclamation is gaining popularity worldwide as a means of conserving natural resources used for drinking water supply. The use of membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology, which combines conventional activated sludge treatment with low pressure membrane filtration, has been proven to be a feasible and efficient method of producing reclaimed water. The membrane component of the MBR process  more...

Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites Overview The most common 120 volt electrical hazard on construction sites is ground fault shock Proper insulation and grounding and the use of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) can greatly reduce the risk of injuries and accidents from electrical hazards. In this course, the student will review OSHA 3007, "Ground-Fault Protection on Construction Sites". This publication  more...

Controlling Electrical Hazards Overview Electricity can expose workers to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires and explosions on the job. Electrocutions resulted in 278 work-related deaths in the U.S. in 1999. Most work-related injuries and deaths can be prevented by employing OSHA electrical safety standards. In this course, the student will review OSHA 3075, "Controlling Electrical Hazards". This  more...

RF Systems Fundamental Concepts Overview This course describes the primary components used in typical RF (radio frequency) systems and describes their functions and characteristics as they relate to system performance. Terminology is explained where necessary for the benefit of the non-RF student. The level of discussion is aimed at students who have some familiarity with the concept of RF devices. While this course does not  more...

Introduction to Particle Accelerators Overview This course will provide the student with a general introduction to various types of particle accelerators, their construction, and their practical uses. This course is useful for anyone that may be involved with electrical, civil, or other type subprojects for particle accelerator laboratory construction, renovation, or maintenance projects, as well as engineers who work with low  more...

A Unique and Understandable Way to Look at Three Phase Circuits I wrote this course with the intention of removing the magic and mystique that surrounds the idea of three phase circuits. With that in mind, this course starts by reviewing single phase alternating current circuits including resistive, capacitive, and inductive circuits. This is a quick review emphasizing voltage, current, and power relationships in these three common circuit elements. Waveforms  more...

Variable Frequency Drives I wrote this courses with the intention of showing how the various parts of a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) work and how they are integrated to make an operating system. It starts with a review of AC and DC theory that is applicable to the way that an Inverter (another name given to VFD? s) works. An explanation is given of how the various solid state electronic components work. This course then  more...

Electrical Components - What They Are How They Work and What They Look Like on Drawings I wrote this course with the intention of showing engineers in all disciplines how to recognize drawings of a variety of common electrical components. This is, by no means, a complete list. A task of that magnitude would be almost impossible. I have selected, however, those components that I have used the most in my career. I did start with a review of the three basic elements from which most  more...

Industrial Motor Control The intention of this course is to show how many types of motors are turned on and off. A number of different AC motors are looked at, and ways to start and stop them are addressed. Reversing techniques are also addressed. Then various Electronic techniques for controlling motors are addressed. Both Alternating Current motors and Direct Current motors are covered. All in all, this is a very nice  more...

Introduction to Matter Energy and Electricity Have you ever wondered about all the material or matter around us? What is it? Is there any universal explanation for its appearance, properties, and behavior? One theory that explained some of the properties of matter was the molecular theory of matter, which states that matter consists of small molecules in motion. This theory provides an explanation of many characteristics of matter,  more...

Electrical Forensics Engineering Overview This course is a discussion of the science of forensics and how electrical energy fits into that science. Designed for engineers of all disciplines, this course contains much of the basic theory that is needed to even begin looking at the causes of failures in the electrical world. The discussion will include an emphasis on energy concepts. It is relatively easy to see and understand  more...

Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Overview A confined space is a space with limited or restricted means of entry or exit, is large enough for a worker to enter and perform assigned work and is not designated for continuous occupancy. A permit-required confined space (permit space) is a confined space that contains health or safety hazards, thereby requiring a permit for entry. OSHA estimates that more than 2 million U.S.  more...

Chemical Hazard Communication Overview Many businesses transport or use hazardous chemicals which can potentially come into contact with employees. Chemical exposure can cause health problems and some chemicals are safety hazards with the potential to cause fires, explosions or other serious accidents. Employers have a legal responsibility to communicate to employees the chemical hazards present in their work areas and to  more...

Small Business Safety and Health Management Overview Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. In this course the student will learn some  more...

Engineering Economics - Fundamentals Overview The "dollars and cents" business side of Engineering often doesn't receive the emphasis that employers would like. While engineers typically work towards a goal of finding the most efficient solution to a problem, in the business world, "efficiency" often means the least-cost solution. Engineering Economics provides the tools for determining the most  more...

Engineering Economics - Project Analysis Overview The "dollars and cents" business side of Engineering often doesn't receive the emphasis in college that employers would like. While engineers typically work towards a goal of finding the most efficient solution to a problem, in the business world, "efficiency" often means the least-cost solution. Engineering Economics provides the tools for determining the most  more...

ISO 9000 and 10000 Quality Documents - 1994 to 2000 Development and Application Overview This course is intended to give a review of how the ISO 900N:1987 Quality Standards progressed to the ISO 900N:1994 versions and then were transformed into ISO 9001:2000. Also the course describes how the complementary (guidance) documents were developed and coalesced into more compact versions. The course goes on to discuss the development of a quality system and to summarize  more...

Finding the Root Cause Statistical Solutions for Problems in Engineering Systems Overview Whether in electrical, industrial, or mechanical systems, problems always seem to pop up at the worst time. Engineers are often seen as resorting to "shot-gun" methods to find solutions. When faced with a problem, the engineer must resist the natural tendency to reinvent the system based on speculation about the cause of the problem. When the engineer "thinks like an  more...

Wireless Sensor Network Implementation in the Industrial Plant Setting Overview Talk of wireless instrumentation and wireless applications is all around us. But, practically speaking, how do we, as engineering professionals, "break the ice" with our operating units on installing wireless devices in the plant? Once we have determined that wireless is a viable option for an application, how can we help our organizations take the first step into the "world of wireless"  more...

Programmable Logic Controllers I wrote this course with the intention of showing how Programmable Logic Controller systems are constructed, and how to get started on programming these systems. After taking this class, an engineer should be able to design and build a simple PLC controller. This course was designed for electrical engineers with limited experience with PLC? s as well as engineers of other disciplines. Most  more...

Industrial Sensors and How They Work This course was written with the intention of showing engineers in all disciplines how to think about and apply standard electrical sensors. This is, by no means, a complete list. A task of that magnitude would be almost impossible. I have selected, however, those sensors that I have used the most in my career. The course starts by covering temperature sensors. This is followed by force measure  more...

Code of Ethics for Engineers Overview Engineers are expected to exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity. With the many interfaces that an engineer potentially faces in his/her profession - including clients, employers, employees, elected officials, etc.- it is imperative that even the perception of dishonesty or unethical behavior does not exist. While ethics clearly encompasses broad principles, such as  more...

Ethics - Standards of Professional Conduct Overview Many organizations, particularly smaller businesses, do not have a written set of standards to provide guidance to their employees on ethical matters related to their job duties. While each job title, company and industry deals with unique circumstances, there are some standards of professional conduct for engineers that are considered the norm across a broad range of job titles,  more...

Copyright of Engineering Drawings Plans and Designs Overview You've no doubt seen them many times. Those little © symbols at the bottom of the page in books, magazines and even on websites. But, have you ever thought about whether your engineering drawings can be copyrighted? What about your designs? If so, do you have to do anything to obtain a copyright? And just what kind of protection can you get by obtaining a copyright? Can  more...

EPA Definitions - Mechanical Overview In working in the profession of mechanical engineering today, it is essential that a command of the technical language and terminology used in codes and standards be understood in order to properly communicate with other professionals in the engineering, environmental and legal fields. In this course the student will learn some of the basic terminology that is used in EPA standards  more...

Industrial Heat Pumps Overview Industrial heat pumps are a class of active heat-recovery equipment that allows the temperature of a waste-heat stream to be increased to a higher, more useful temperature. Consequently, heat pumps can facilitate energy savings when conventional passive-heat recovery is not possible. In this course the student will learn why heat pumps save money, how heat pumps work, how much energy  more...

Combustion Dust in Industry A combustible dust explosion hazard may exist in a variety of industries, including: food, plastics, wood, rubber, furniture, textiles, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dyes, coal, metals and fossil fuel power generation. The vast majority of natural and synthetic organic materials, as well as some metals, can form combustible dust. The primary factor in an assessment of these hazards is whether the  more...

Acoustical Considerations in HVAC Systems Overview Acoustics and noise have been proven to be factors that affect indoor environmental quality and work, as well as students' performance in a classroom. Although noise and sound are sometimes confused in definition and different factors affect individual hearing ability, the perception of noise and sound is the reality by which people function. Although acoustic considerations are  more...

Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical Biological or Radiological CBR Attacks Overview In today's complex political world, the buildings in which we live, work and enjoy entertainment are becoming targets of evil minded individuals who seek to harm other humans. Part of the job of being a professional in the building industry now, more than ever, involves taking into consideration these possibilities. There are measures that can be taken to help minimize the  more...

Sound Attenuators - Aerosonics Products and Applications Overview Sound attenuators (silencers) are used in HVAC systems to help absorb noise that is generated by fans or other air moving equipment. Attenuators can also be used to prevent cross-over noise between rooms, such as conference rooms or toilet rooms. Manufacturers of attenuators such as AeroSonics offer a variety of attenuator types and models uniquely designed for a multitude of  more...

Duct Sealing with Aerosolized Sealant Particles Considerable research has been conducted on the leakage levels of various types of ducts and duct fittings. Electricity energy savings potential by eliminating air leakage from ducts in large commercial buildings is on the order of 10 kWh/m2 per year. The research discussed in this paper is based on two large commercial buildings, using a new technology that simultaneously seals duct leaks and  more...

Centrifugal Pumps Overview This 3-hour online course describes the advantages, disadvantages, characteristics, and applications of the centrifugal pump. It defines, derives, and describes the performance parameters, performance curves, and all the characteristics that an engineer needs to know to intelligently specify a centrifugal pump for a specific application. The student not presently knowledgeable about  more...

Thermodynamics of Cogeneration Overview This three hour online course explores the thermodynamic aspects of cogeneration (generation of electric power and utilizing the waste heat for thermal energy needs). It briefly explains basic thermodynamic concepts in terms that mechanical engineers can grasp, and provides a refresher for those who have not worked with heat engine cycles for a while. Carnot and Rankine cycles are  more...

Lighting HVAC Plumbing - High Performance Sustainable Design Overview Sustainability has gained momentum in the building design industry over the past few years. Sustainability is a term that embraces engineering, architecture, facility construction, operation and maintenance for the life of a building from conception of the idea - to constructing the building - to the demolition of the building. Design professionals who work with clients that are using  more...

Ins and Outs of Chemical Process Engineering This 3-hour audio online course covers chemical process engineering. It provides a wealth of practical advise and anecdotes from the course author, who has over 40 years of experience designing, installing and troubleshooting process systems in multiple industries. Many aspects of process engineering are covered, ranging from considerations during system analysis to relying on plant operators  more...

International Plumbing Code A Guide for Use and Adoption Overview This subject matter for this course is The International Plumbing Code: A Guide for Use and Adoption* published by the International Code Council (ICC). This document was developed by the ICC to assist in the analysis of the International Plumbing Code (IPC). The IPC is founded on plumbing principles utilized in the plumbing codes of more than 30 states across the U.S. Every code  more...

Photovoltaic Power Systems This four-hour course is a review of how photovoltaic systems work and the components that constitute a photovoltaic system. The course discusses the types of photovoltaic systems, the characteristics of solar radiation, the types of materials used to make solar cells, characteristics of solar components, and a few issues concerning solar power installations. The student must take a  more...

Profiles of Energy Efficient Technologies This four-hour course is an overview of several promising technologies that may help the United States to reduce greenhouse gases and to improve the efficient use of energy in the country. The course reviews several specific technologies, how they work, and the status of development of the technology, including commercialization status. The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of  more...

Fluid Power Part 1 Hydraulic Principles Most modern machinery today uses fluid power principles to do work so as to make our lives easier. Think about your car's brakes and how, by stepping on the brake pedal, you apply stopping pressure on the brakes on all four wheels. The ease with which we drive and steer our cars today is because of fluid power. You see fluid power at automobile service centers lifting the cars so that mechanics  more...

Filtration and Air Cleaning Systems Overview The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Public Law 91-596 assures, so far as possible, safe and healthful working conditions for every employed man and woman in the Nation. The Act charges the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with conducting research and making science-based recommendations to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and  more...

Fire Protection Fundamentals Overview The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Public Law 91-596 assures, so far as possible, that every working man and woman in the nation has safe and healthful working conditions. The Act charges the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) with conducting research and making science-based recommendations to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and  more...

HVAC Applications Through Computer Simulation Overview Solving some HVAC problems can be, quite frankly, very tedious work. Mixing of air streams, heating and cooling coil processes, and HVAC system simulation all require laborious calculations by the engineer. In this course, you will learn how to solve these problems using a spreadsheet program, which is included as part of the purchase price for the course. The course first covers the  more...

HVAC - Ventilation Exhaust Systems Ventilation systems supply and remove air to/from buildings and other structures. In doing so, these systems control the quality of breathing air and protect personnel and sensitive equipment from potentially hazardous airborne contaminants, fires, explosions, and excessive heat/cold. Ventilation systems include a supply, or makeup air system and an exhaust system. Supply systems replace  more...

HVAC Pumps Characteristics and Energy Efficiency Most HVAC systems are designed to handle the maximum potential temperature extremes, keeping the building cool on the hottest days and warm on the coldest days. As a result, the HVAC system only needs to work at full capacity on the ten or so hottest and coldest days of the year. On the other 345 days, the system could be operated at reduced capacity. HVAC pumps are generally designed for peak  more...

Coatings - Surface Preparation Overview The objective of surface preparation prior to applying a coating system is to create proper adhesion of the coating to the underlying substrate. Proper adhesion will occur if a suitable level of surface cleanliness and roughness (profile) is achieved. There are a wide variety of surface preparation methods available, such as solvent cleaning, power-tool cleaning and abrasive blast  more...

Creating Successful Bid Proposals Engineers routinely design and bid projects. The Bid Proposal Form, which summarizes how the contractor will be compensated, becomes a major factor in the tone for the working relationship between the engineer/owner and the contractor. By considering variations on how items can be measured and paid, the engineer may create more win-win conditions between the owner and staff, the contractor and the  more...

Change Orders Block 3 - How to Execute a Change Order In this course - the third in a 3-part series on Change Orders - we examine how to execute a change order. Once a change is identified and is found to really be a change, not just a clarification, then a change order will need to be processed. Before a project is initiated, the format for change orders should be defined. The engineer and architect should also identify in the contract documents the  more...

Reducing Post Project Blues This course will be a guide to leading your team? s pending project in assuming it has failed in a spectacular fashion ? not just asking what could fail. This assertion of what has happened instead of what could happen will help the team visualize the hypothetical disaster more clearly to avoid it in reality. No, this is not another walk down the heavily-trafficked project preview road asking, ?  more...

Assuring Project Quality The implementation of major engineering projects usually begins with the development of conceptual feasibility studies followed by the performance of site selection and suitability investigations, the development of site-specific designs and finally by the construction and operation of the structures or facilities in question. It is not unusual for such major projects to take a decade or longer to  more...

Change Orders Block 2 - Is This Really a Change As the engineer or architect on a project, you will likely be asked to review change orders submitted by contractors and/or the owner. But, how do you determine whether a change is really a contract change? And why would someone request a change for work already shown on a drawing? In this course - the second in a 3-part series on Change Orders - we answer the question "Is this really a  more...

Creating a Successful Vendor Relationship This online course will teach you how to design and develop a practical foundation for a successful relationship with nearly any vendor. You will learn effective and proven techniques in identifying the wants and needs of the client and vendor, methods of translating them into measurable performance reports, and questions to ask potential clients or vendors as you search for the most compatible  more...

Be a Successful Project Manager - Beginning to Intermediate Concepts and Techniques Overview Private and governmental organizations conduct a variety of projects every year, some with excellent results, but far too many of them do not achieve the intended results, cost more or take longer than intended, or are simply abandoned. Projects that are not well managed, and therefore go awry, are a drain on productivity and overall organizational effectiveness. Upon successful  more...

Project Performance Secrets This course is designed for new, ? seasoned? or potential project managers who are willing to consider a fresh way of looking at project execution in a search for improving performance. This course can help them avoid many traditional problems that impact a project? s performance while learning tips on decreasing the time-to-productivity time gap of new team members. The potential benefit to the  more...

Wind Energy Systems This three-hour course is a review of how wind energy power systems work and the components that constitute a wind energy system. This course discusses the types of wind energy systems, their characteristics, the methods used to classify and analyze wind resources, and the impacts of wind energy systems on electric power systems as well as their impact on the environment. The student must take a  more...

Indoor Cycling Instructor Course Start training to become a professional, indoor cycling instructor right now with this innovative online study option which also gives you the unique advantage of professional personal tutor support from the course creator - top indoor cycling presenter and motivational coach Debbie Kneale. This online certification option offers you the ultimate in flexible, cost effective high quality indoor  more...

Six Sigma eBlack Belt Black Belts are a critical core of every Six Sigma Implementation. They are the change agents and the leaders, the project managers and the problem solvers. Often the best and the brightest employees of an organization, Black Belts work full-time to solve the chronic problems that plague company performance. This course will be delivered completely online. Certification is equal to classroom  more...

Six Sigma eGreen Belt Green Belts are a vital component of every successful Six Sigma deployment. They are part of the critical mass of people needed to achieve breakthrough results and culture change. Our Green Belt training is one of the most challenging and robust curriculums offered. Our goal is not just to train Green Belts we want to shape the very best Green Belts in the world. With that goal in mind, BU  more...

Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, ExCEL Track Industrial & Organizational (I/O) Psychology is one of the fastest growing areas for the application of professional psychology. Learn skills to help individuals perform more effectively, solve problems, and grow professionally in today's global, multicultural work environment. Our I/O ExCEL track is designed specifically for professionals who work in fields such as human resources, private and  more...