Education & Training Plan Renewable Energy Specialist Online

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1 Education & Training Plan Renewable Energy Specialist Online MyCAA Information Tuition: $3600 (1 exam included for LEED) MyCAA Course Code: LIT-RES3 Course Contact Hours: 365 Hours Program Duration: 6 Months (Please note these courses are approved as one course block) This training program combines: Renewable Energy Specialist Sustainability Professional LEED Green Associate Program Description This very comprehensive program covers three areas Renewable Energy, Sustainability Professional and LEED Green Associate. In the Renewable Energy Specialist course you will learn 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. After completing this course, you should be able to: Define the core elements of photovoltaic systems and solar energy, Identify features of wind system energy, Comprehend energy systems based on water and geothermal production, Define main features of biofuels and bio-gas and Comprehend the process of energy production from burning wood. In the Sustainability Professional course exposes the student to financially, environmentally, and socially responsible objectives that are supported by strategies and achieved by clear tactics that have measurable outcomes. The student is introduced to methods of implementing technologies and practices and will also learn how to measure the consequent social and environmental performance for written reports and persuasive presentations. After completing this course, you should be able to: Comprehend the core elements of energy production, Identify various sources of energy and the features of each, Identify methods of energy production for electricity and travel, Comprehend the elements of smart energy consumption and Identify key components of environmental management and leadership. Lastly in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate course you will learn 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. After completing this course, you should be able to: Define the core elements of photovoltaic systems and solar energy Identify features of wind system energy Comprehend energy systems based on water and geothermal production Define main features of biofuels and bio-gas Comprehend the process of energy production from burning wood Comprehend the core elements of energy production Identify various sources of energy and the features of each Identify methods of energy production for electricity and travel Comprehend the elements of smart energy consumption

2 Identify key components of environmental management and leadership Comprehend the principles of the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED standards and ratings Identify strategies for efficiently using energy, water, and other resources in the building industry Identify methods for promoting occupant health and productivity in indoor environment design Identify principles for reducing waste, pollution, and environmental degradation in the building industry Comprehend the principles of sustainable thinking, iterative and innovative design, and the implementation process Outline Photovoltaic & Solar Energy Photovoltaic Electricity Production Photovoltaic Conversion Cells with a Crystalline Silicon Base Cells in Thin Films Photovoltaic Market Photovoltaic Systems Connected to the Grid Problems of Photovoltaic Power Generation Physical Architectures Constraints Related to Supplying Energy Algorithmic Architectures Solar Heating Flat Solar Panels Solar Heating Systems Solar Thermodynamic Power Stations Concentrating Solar Power Technologies Wind System Technology Wind Power Today Description of a Wind Generator Operation of a Wind Turbine Controls of Energy Conversion Fixed & Variable Speed Systems Connection to the Grid Voltage at the Point of Connection Stability & Protection Design Auxiliary Systems Possible Connection Problems Comparison of Technologies Marine Energy, Hydropower & Geothermal Electricity Productivity from Marine Resources Energy Sources from the Sea Ocean Wave Generator Systems Tidal Energy Converters (TEC) Ocean Thermal Energy Converter (OTEC) Small Hydropower Hydraulic Energy Exploitation of Hydraulic Force Research & Development in Small Hydropower Geothermal Energy Production Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Direct Production of Heat Electricity Production

3 Biofuels, Biogas & Wood Biofuels in the Energy Environment Current Biofuel Systems Future Biofuel Systems The Use of Lignocellulose The Bioethanol System Biogas: The Renewable Natural Gas Naturally Occurring Biogas History of Anaerobic Digestion Biogas Units Uses of Biogas Energy Production from Wood Overview of Wood Fuels Converting Wood into Energy Generators of Thermal Energy from Wood Understanding Energy We Need Energy Primary and Secondary energy Energy and First Law of Thermodynamics Entropy and Second Law of Thermodynamics Energy Sources We Use Oil and Natural Gas Properties of Hydrocarbons Oil Fields Coal: Fossil Fuel of the Future Classification of Coals Coal Combustion for Power Generation Coal-to-Liquid Technologies Fossil Fuels and Greenhouse Effect Weather and Climate Anthropogenic Emissions Kyoto Protocol Energy Options Hydropower Dams and Diversions Small-Scale Hydropower Energy from the Ocean Marine Current Energy Osmotic Energy Producing Biomass Direct Combustion Technologies Biomass and the Environmental Impact Biofuels Solar Energy Thermal Solar Energy Concentrated Solar Power Plants Photovoltaic Systems Geothermal Energy Wind Energy Electricity & Transportation Nuclear Energy

4 Uses of Nuclear Energy Thermonuclear Energy Electricity: Smart Use of Energy Energy Sources for Electricity Production From Mechanical Energy to Consumer Energy Storage Weak Points of Energy Supply Chain Large-Quantity Storage Technologies Thermal Energy Storage Underground Energy Storage History of Transportation Energy and Transportation CO 2 Emissions Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Smart Energy Consumption Toward More Efficient Housing Different Regions, Different Solutions Bioclimatic Architecture Energy Use in a Household Improving the Way We Consume Energy Cogeneration Hydrogen Production to Distribution Hydrogen: Energetic Applications Fundamentals of Fuel Cells Direct Combined Heat and Power Hydrogen Safety Environmental Management Systems Defining Sustainability Social Responsibility Environmental Responsibility Conveying & Reporting ISO 9000 ISO ISO Social & Environmental Responsibility Measures Return on Responsible Investments Financial-Ecological Returns Energy Performance Contracting Financial-Social Returns Sustainability Leadership New Applications in Research Sustainable Commercial Plants Sustainable Industrial Plants LEED Green Buildings Energy Auditing The Energy Plan Responsible Lean Logistics Process Mapping A Sustainable Economy Macro-Micro Disconnect GDP Systems Thinking

5 U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Associate Certification Intro to Green Building USGBC Programs USGBC Policies LEED Ratings and Standards USGBC Certifications Sustainable Sites About Green Building Efficient Water Systems Efficient Energy Waste Reduction Durability Comfort Utility Sustainable Materials and Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovative Design Sustainable Thinking and Implementation Green Buildings and Communities Environmental Impact of Buildings Green Building and Climate Change Green Building Over Time Green Building Costs and Savings Sustainable Thinking Life Cycle Approach Systems Thinking Establishing an Iterative Process Team Selection Goal Setting Observation Use of Technologies and Strategies Implementation Green Building Core Concepts and Strategies Application Strategies Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy and Atmosphere Materials and Resources Indoor Environment Innovative Design Innovative Operations History of USGBC USGBC Today Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design System Requirements: Internet Access

6 Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections. Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible. Hardware Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptable Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) 1 GB RAM minimum recommended Operating Systems o Windows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with Windows Web Browsers o Google Chrome is highly recommended o Internet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and links Cookies MUST be enabled Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.) Adobe PDF Reader Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.) Adobe Flash Player (Required for many of our career courses and ALL of our IT courses.) Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don't have PowerPoint) **Subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**